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GALLEGOS -- Desi The meaning of "True Love" sent Mr. Desi (Desiderio) Gallegos "Grandpa Sudu" home suddenly to be with his beloved wife Irene on October 12, 2006. Mr. Gallegos, 66 an Albuquerque resident all his life, born on August 31, 1940 was preceded in death by his wife Irene Gallegos 9-09-06, mother Lola Gallegos 11-00, and father Marshall Gallegos 2-88. Mr. Gallegos is survived by his loving children, his sons are Paul and wife, Jeannie, Jerry and wife, Marlene, Desi and wife Michelle, Joe and wife, Joestte, Jimmy and wife, Jenice. His loving daughters are Illene and Pete, Lorraine and husband Edward, Maria and Bruce. Mr. Gallegos has 17 loving grandchildren, 2 great-granddaughters, and 1 great-grandson on the way. Mr. Gallegos is also survived by his brothers Leo, Robert, Andy, Ruben & Pete. He also had many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends. Desi worked for the Furr's Grocery Store for over 20 years as a Produce Manager. He later retired due to visual impairment and attended Highlands University where he received his Bachelors Degree in Sociology. He than became a successful business owner running Desiree's Caf later becoming Desriee's Snacks. Desi was always trying to make people laugh with his never ending jokes and great since of humor. Dad and Mom "together forever" go in peace you taught us well, see you soon. In lieu of Flowers, Desi's wish was that donations be made to the New Mexico Commission for the Blind located at 2200 Yale Blvd SE 87107, 505-841-8844. A public viewing will be held on Mon Oct 16 2006 from 11:00am to 4:00pm at the Riverside Funeral Home. All services will be held at Our Lady of Assumption Parish: a Viewing will be held on Monday, October 16, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. A Rosary for Mr. Gallegos will be recited following the Viewing, at 7:00p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday October 17, 2006 where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00a.m. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Gallegos, Paul Gallegos , Leonard Gallegos, Jimmy Pat Gallegos, Andrew Gallegos & Jonathan Hernandez, "Daddy we'll miss you & we all love you" # 44. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE www.Riversidefunerals.com 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
        Published on: Sun October 15, 2006