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GALLEGOS, GILBERT LEE age 69 passed away on November 9, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle, teacher and friend. He went home to join his Father Joseph Manuel Gallegos, Mother Caroline Lilly Vigil Gallegos, and Baby Brother Raymond. Gilbert is survived by his son Steve, daughter-in-law Shirley, grandchildren Victoria, Katerina, Michael, and Noel. Brothers and Sister: Alicia Joanne, Gerald (Jerry), and David. He graduated from Saint Mary's High School in 1962. Served in the United States Navy aboard the Aircraft Carrier, USS Constellation CVA 64 and was on the bridge during the Gulf of Tonkin incident on August 5th 1964. Gilbert attended NMSU, UNM, and Graduated as a Mathematics Major from the University of Albuquerque (College of St. Josephs on the Rio Grande). Gilbert loved teaching and taught Math/Science at Polk Middle School, Rio Grande HS, and Los Lunas HS over 25 years. He spent the rest of his life as a rancher in Anton Chico, NM along the Pecos River and was very involved with the Elks lodge in Las Vegas, NM. He loved to travel throughout the USA and the World with friends including Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Peru, and Costa Rica. I know he wishes the best of future to all his friends and family. Mass of Katholicos (St. Ignatius AD 107) burial will be celebrated by Rev. Brian Escobedo at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Catholic Church at 10 A.M. Wednesday, November 13th , 1837 Alvarado Dr. NE.
        Published on: Sun November 10, 2013