Leroy Fred Gallegos was born and raised in Las Vegas, NM. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, Isidro and Manuelita Gallegos, his brothers, Ben Gallegos and Arthur Gallegos.
Leroy is survived by his loving wife, Frances Gallegos, they had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, his two daughters, whom he adored, Anita Lee Gallegos her husband, Greg Griego and Christine Marie Denzer and her husband, David Denzer. Leroy was an awesome husband and father. Leroy is also survived by sisters, Annie and Inez, and numerous nephews and nieces.
Leroy proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp., stationed in the Far East. Leroy was employed by the Boeing Aircraft Co. in Seattle, WA. Leroy retired from the City of Albuquerque. Leroy loved fishing and fished the waters of Washington State, Alaska, Colorado, New Mexico and Cabo San Lucas. Leroy looked forward to his annual fishing trip with his daughters. Leroy and his wife enjoyed traveling through nine countries, Asia, South America, the South Pacific, across the Panama Canal, the Grand Mediterranean, 19 countries in Europe. Leroy enjoyed western movies, collected all of John Wayne and Clint Eastwood movies. Leroy was a member of the Manzano Mesa Woodcarvers. Leroy played for the Master's 65+ softball league with the Bears. Leroy was a third degree Knight of Columbus, with Father Hammer Council 10697, a member of our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Leroy will be missed greatly by all of those who knew and loved him.
A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, 811 Guaymas on the corner of Lomas and Tennessee NE, on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow. Private burial will take place in Las Vegas, NM. Pallbearers will be Roman Padilla, Carmen Gonzáles, Edker Matthews, Fred Mirabal, Troy Wingo and Ralph Manchego. Honorary Bearers will be the Senior Softball League and Manzano Mesa Woodcarvers.
Leroy is survived by his loving wife, Frances Gallegos, they had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, his two daughters, whom he adored, Anita Lee Gallegos her husband, Greg Griego and Christine Marie Denzer and her husband, David Denzer. Leroy was an awesome husband and father. Leroy is also survived by sisters, Annie and Inez, and numerous nephews and nieces.
Leroy proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp., stationed in the Far East. Leroy was employed by the Boeing Aircraft Co. in Seattle, WA. Leroy retired from the City of Albuquerque. Leroy loved fishing and fished the waters of Washington State, Alaska, Colorado, New Mexico and Cabo San Lucas. Leroy looked forward to his annual fishing trip with his daughters. Leroy and his wife enjoyed traveling through nine countries, Asia, South America, the South Pacific, across the Panama Canal, the Grand Mediterranean, 19 countries in Europe. Leroy enjoyed western movies, collected all of John Wayne and Clint Eastwood movies. Leroy was a member of the Manzano Mesa Woodcarvers. Leroy played for the Master's 65+ softball league with the Bears. Leroy was a third degree Knight of Columbus, with Father Hammer Council 10697, a member of our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Leroy will be missed greatly by all of those who knew and loved him.
A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, 811 Guaymas on the corner of Lomas and Tennessee NE, on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow. Private burial will take place in Las Vegas, NM. Pallbearers will be Roman Padilla, Carmen Gonzáles, Edker Matthews, Fred Mirabal, Troy Wingo and Ralph Manchego. Honorary Bearers will be the Senior Softball League and Manzano Mesa Woodcarvers.
Leroy Fred Gallegos was born and raised in Las Vegas, NM. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, Isidro and Manuelita Gallegos, his brothers, Ben Gallegos and Arthur Gallegos.
Leroy is survived by his loving wife, Frances Gallegos, they had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, his two daughters, whom he adored, Anita Lee Gallegos her husband, Greg Griego and Christine Marie Denzer and her husband, David Denzer. Leroy was an awesome husband and father. Leroy is also survived by sisters, Annie and Inez, and numerous nephews and nieces.
Leroy proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp., stationed in the Far East. Leroy was employed by the Boeing Aircraft Co. in Seattle, WA. Leroy retired from the City of Albuquerque. Leroy loved fishing and fished the waters of Washington State, Alaska, Colorado, New Mexico and Cabo San Lucas. Leroy looked forward to his annual fishing trip with his daughters. Leroy and his wife enjoyed traveling through nine countries, Asia, South America, the South Pacific, across the Panama Canal, the Grand Mediterranean, 19 countries in Europe. Leroy enjoyed western movies, collected all of John Wayne and Clint Eastwood movies. Leroy was a member of the Manzano Mesa Woodcarvers. Leroy played for the Master's 65+ softball league with the Bears. Leroy was a third degree Knight of Columbus, with Father Hammer Council 10697, a member of our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Leroy will be missed greatly by all of those who knew and loved him.
A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, 811 Guaymas on the corner of Lomas and Tennessee NE, on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow. Private burial will take place in Las Vegas, NM. Pallbearers will be Roman Padilla, Carmen Gonzáles, Edker Matthews, Fred Mirabal, Troy Wingo and Ralph Manchego. Honorary Bearers will be the Senior Softball League and Manzano Mesa Woodcarvers.
Leroy is survived by his loving wife, Frances Gallegos, they had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, his two daughters, whom he adored, Anita Lee Gallegos her husband, Greg Griego and Christine Marie Denzer and her husband, David Denzer. Leroy was an awesome husband and father. Leroy is also survived by sisters, Annie and Inez, and numerous nephews and nieces.
Leroy proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp., stationed in the Far East. Leroy was employed by the Boeing Aircraft Co. in Seattle, WA. Leroy retired from the City of Albuquerque. Leroy loved fishing and fished the waters of Washington State, Alaska, Colorado, New Mexico and Cabo San Lucas. Leroy looked forward to his annual fishing trip with his daughters. Leroy and his wife enjoyed traveling through nine countries, Asia, South America, the South Pacific, across the Panama Canal, the Grand Mediterranean, 19 countries in Europe. Leroy enjoyed western movies, collected all of John Wayne and Clint Eastwood movies. Leroy was a member of the Manzano Mesa Woodcarvers. Leroy played for the Master's 65+ softball league with the Bears. Leroy was a third degree Knight of Columbus, with Father Hammer Council 10697, a member of our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Leroy will be missed greatly by all of those who knew and loved him.
A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, 811 Guaymas on the corner of Lomas and Tennessee NE, on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow. Private burial will take place in Las Vegas, NM. Pallbearers will be Roman Padilla, Carmen Gonzáles, Edker Matthews, Fred Mirabal, Troy Wingo and Ralph Manchego. Honorary Bearers will be the Senior Softball League and Manzano Mesa Woodcarvers.
