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Obituary for GALLEGOS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday January 08, 2015

GALLEGOS, DAMIAN ZACHARIAH 23 years old, born December 8, 1991 and passed away peacefully on December 26, 2014 at home with his mom and sisters. Damian was born in Albuquerque, NM and graduated from Valley High School in 2010. He was passionate in his love of sports at a very young age. He always had his dad by his side coaching him throughout football, baseball and junior wrestling. Damian worked for the City of Albuquerque and Transportation Co and he planned on getting his CDL license and driving his own big truck. He had a passion for riding his Honda CBR motorcycle which he received as a graduation gift from his dad, Chris Romero. Damian loved his baby "Icon", his beloved German Shepherd with all his heart. He had a love for art, which he expressed in his tatoos, his drawings and his paintings. He loved playing pool, fishing, training his beloved "Icon" to compete in frisbee competitions and loved most of all spending time with his family and all his friends. He was loved by so many and had a special relationship with all who knew him. He is survived by his parents, Chris and Geri Romero; his sisters, Michelle, Reese and Sidney; grandparents, Roger and Trudy Gallegos (Pa and Gama) and Viola Hunter; uncles, Joe, (best big brother in the world) Marcel, D.J. and Frank; aunties, Julia (best auntie in the world), Sandy and many cousins. He had a strong bond with his cousin "Heaven". Funeral Services will be held at Calvary Church on Osuna NE, Friday, January 9, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery. Reception to follow at Sunset Grill. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services.