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GALLEGOS -- Daniel Gallegos, "Dan the Iron Man", died peacefully at home Saturday, January 5, 2008 at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his mother, Filadelphia Baca; his father, Henry Gallegos; his grandparents who raised him, Pete and Veronica Baca; his father-in-law, Raymundo Mares; grandson, Steven Gallegos, and two sisters, Della Aguirre and Connie Gallegos. Daniel is survived by his wife of 28 years, Bennie Mares; his children, Christina Gallegos, Lisa Laycock, Daniel Gallegos, David and wife, Carla Gallegos, Dominic Gallegos, Veronica and husband, Mike Godinez, Sammy and wife, Teriann Chavez, Robert Chavez, Michael and Rachel Salway; 27 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters, Henry, Robert, Abraham, Margaret, Bennie, Pete and wife, Rosie, Ronald, Francis, Dolores and Joe; many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who loved and will miss him. Daniel served his time as a Police Officer in San Bernardino, CA in the early '70s. He moved back to Albuquerque and began his career with the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department, retiring in 1985. He ran for Sheriff in 1982 and in 1992. Daniel was also the owner of Custom Iron by Gallegos, where he designed iron for 25 years. Services and Visitation will be held at Queen of Heaven Parish, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE, near Menaul and San Mateo. A visitation will begin on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 6:30 with the Rosary following at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery off Coors and Arenal SW. Pallbearers will be David Gallegos, Sammy Chavez, Robert Chavez, Steve Mares, Raynaldo Encee, and Jimmy Garcia. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dominic Gallegos, Michael Salway, and Phillip Padilla. His memory will be cherished forever by many family and friends. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Tue January 08, 2008