Jose L. Gallegos
Marriages
Victoria Gallegos
Obituaries
Daily Sentinel page 3D - December 29, 2019
Dr. Jose Luz Gallegos was
born on November 2, 1939, to
Jake and Ella Gallegos in Los
Valdezes, CO.
He is survived by his wife,
Victoria Gallegos and six
children, Jose Jr. Gallegos
(Peggy), Matthew Gallegos
(Tori), Mac Anthony Gallegos
(Roxane), Marquita Gallegos
(Adelmo), Eric Gallegos (Becky)
and step-daughter, Roberta Moore (Lance). He is also survived by
Aunt Lillian Gonzales; brothers, Jake Gallegos, Gene Gallegos, and
Willy Harold, and sisters, Marcella Manis Gallegos, Lorraine Cyr
(Paul), and Lupe Simmons. Jose leaves behind 27 grandchildren; 21
great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by parents, Jake and Ella; grandmother,
Rufina Gallegos; brothers, Isaac Gallegos and Soloman Gallegos;
sisters, Dorothy Byrd and Lydia Bennett; step-son, Tommy Abeyta;
one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
He retired as a Professor from Mesa State College. His hobbies
included hand gliding, handball, gambling, and he loved watching
the Broncos play!
Jose was involved in many worthy charities. He played guitar,
accordion, and piano while his wife sang in the Mariachi choir.
Jose found solace in the Catholic Church and is resting after a
long battle with Cancer, with the loving support of his family by
his side.
Special thanks to Kimberly Pachl and HopeWest.
A gathering will take place Monday, December 30, 2019, 5:00
p.m. at Callahan-Edfast with a rosary starting at 6:00 p.m. Memorial
Mass will be held Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church with inurnment to follow at Orchard
Mesa Cemetery. After the cemetery a lunch will be provided back
at St. Joseph’s.
