George James Galanis, September 14, 1943- August 17, 2021 - Gallup New Mexico.
George was preceded in death by his father, James George Galanis, his mother, Vera Galanis and sister, Linda Galanis.
George is survived by children, Georgene Galanis-Dimas, Jimmy Galanis, Willy Galanis and his wife, Anne Galanis, beloved grandchildren, RJ Dimas, Olivia Dimas, Hazel Galanis, Owen Galanis and ex-wife, Shirley Baker.
George's life work was serving the public. George loved our Lord Jesus Christ first, his family and all others. George's father, born in Greece came to Gallup from Detroit and was head of the restaurant and hotel union and worked at the Manhattan Café (George also worked there as a young boy). His mother Vera born in Delores, Colorado, worked at the Busy Bee Diner. Then came George.
George's first job was at the age 13 was at the California Market on Coal Street across from his home. He worked there 6 years and then Dandees Supermarket for three years as a butcher. George then went on to work at the City of Gallup as a lineman and the State of New Mexico at the Motor Vehicle Department.
George was a graduate of Cathedral High School.
George opened the County Barn (a hamburger/chicken joint) in the late 1960s, early 1970s. A customer asked him one day to go to Zuni and buy some jewelry. George and his life long friend who was like a brother to him, Dominic Biava bought and sold jewelry during the boom in the early the early 1970s in their spare time and turned it into a life long career and successful family business, Galanis Trading Company and later returned also to he restaurant business, reopening the Ranch Kitchen.
As a businessman, community advocate, husband and father saw that he could make change; "If your intention is to go forward and not live in the unsuccessful past, I offer you a partnership with hope. I will simply make clear what I stand for with my own words and I am willing to stand up with actions", and thus his public service took flight.
George served two terms as McKinley County Treasurer from 1980 until 1984. George served two terms as New Mexico State Representative from 1985 until 1988.
George served four terms as Mayor of Gallup, from 1991 until 1999. George served two terms as Magistrate Judge from 2001 until 2007. George served on dozens of community committees and board.
Love of God and reverence to his Catholic upbringings drove him. George loved, supported and provided for his family without restriction and served all others to make a better life for everyone he knew and didn't know. George was especially and advocate of the underprivileged and troubled.
George was a friend to everyone.
Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and Funeral mass to be held on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Gallup, NM.
Resting place, Hillcrest Cemetery. Reception will follow services at Red Rock State Park. Visitation and viewing will be on Monday, August 30, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Rollie's Mortuary.
Pallbearers are RJ Dimas, Richard Marino, Robert Dimas, Esco Cháves, Brent Pacheco and Leander Harvey. Honorary Pallbearers are Owen Galanis, Dominic Biava, Joe Athens, Nash Khalaf, Steve Harper, Danny Oweis, Benny Padilla, Rudy García, Frank Gonzáles, Frank García, Nick DeSantis, Toby Michael, George Athens, Alex Alverez, David Ruiz and Roberto Aguliar.
George was preceded in death by his father, James George Galanis, his mother, Vera Galanis and sister, Linda Galanis.
George is survived by children, Georgene Galanis-Dimas, Jimmy Galanis, Willy Galanis and his wife, Anne Galanis, beloved grandchildren, RJ Dimas, Olivia Dimas, Hazel Galanis, Owen Galanis and ex-wife, Shirley Baker.
George's life work was serving the public. George loved our Lord Jesus Christ first, his family and all others. George's father, born in Greece came to Gallup from Detroit and was head of the restaurant and hotel union and worked at the Manhattan Café (George also worked there as a young boy). His mother Vera born in Delores, Colorado, worked at the Busy Bee Diner. Then came George.
George's first job was at the age 13 was at the California Market on Coal Street across from his home. He worked there 6 years and then Dandees Supermarket for three years as a butcher. George then went on to work at the City of Gallup as a lineman and the State of New Mexico at the Motor Vehicle Department.
George was a graduate of Cathedral High School.
George opened the County Barn (a hamburger/chicken joint) in the late 1960s, early 1970s. A customer asked him one day to go to Zuni and buy some jewelry. George and his life long friend who was like a brother to him, Dominic Biava bought and sold jewelry during the boom in the early the early 1970s in their spare time and turned it into a life long career and successful family business, Galanis Trading Company and later returned also to he restaurant business, reopening the Ranch Kitchen.
As a businessman, community advocate, husband and father saw that he could make change; "If your intention is to go forward and not live in the unsuccessful past, I offer you a partnership with hope. I will simply make clear what I stand for with my own words and I am willing to stand up with actions", and thus his public service took flight.
George served two terms as McKinley County Treasurer from 1980 until 1984. George served two terms as New Mexico State Representative from 1985 until 1988.
George served four terms as Mayor of Gallup, from 1991 until 1999. George served two terms as Magistrate Judge from 2001 until 2007. George served on dozens of community committees and board.
Love of God and reverence to his Catholic upbringings drove him. George loved, supported and provided for his family without restriction and served all others to make a better life for everyone he knew and didn't know. George was especially and advocate of the underprivileged and troubled.
George was a friend to everyone.
Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and Funeral mass to be held on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Gallup, NM.
Resting place, Hillcrest Cemetery. Reception will follow services at Red Rock State Park. Visitation and viewing will be on Monday, August 30, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Rollie's Mortuary.
Pallbearers are RJ Dimas, Richard Marino, Robert Dimas, Esco Cháves, Brent Pacheco and Leander Harvey. Honorary Pallbearers are Owen Galanis, Dominic Biava, Joe Athens, Nash Khalaf, Steve Harper, Danny Oweis, Benny Padilla, Rudy García, Frank Gonzáles, Frank García, Nick DeSantis, Toby Michael, George Athens, Alex Alverez, David Ruiz and Roberto Aguliar.
George James Galanis, September 14, 1943- August 17, 2021 - Gallup New Mexico.
George was preceded in death by his father, James George Galanis, his mother, Vera Galanis and sister, Linda Galanis.
George is survived by children, Georgene Galanis-Dimas, Jimmy Galanis, Willy Galanis and his wife, Anne Galanis, beloved grandchildren, RJ Dimas, Olivia Dimas, Hazel Galanis, Owen Galanis and ex-wife, Shirley Baker.
George's life work was serving the public. George loved our Lord Jesus Christ first, his family and all others. George's father, born in Greece came to Gallup from Detroit and was head of the restaurant and hotel union and worked at the Manhattan Café (George also worked there as a young boy). His mother Vera born in Delores, Colorado, worked at the Busy Bee Diner. Then came George.
George's first job was at the age 13 was at the California Market on Coal Street across from his home. He worked there 6 years and then Dandees Supermarket for three years as a butcher. George then went on to work at the City of Gallup as a lineman and the State of New Mexico at the Motor Vehicle Department.
George was a graduate of Cathedral High School.
George opened the County Barn (a hamburger/chicken joint) in the late 1960s, early 1970s. A customer asked him one day to go to Zuni and buy some jewelry. George and his life long friend who was like a brother to him, Dominic Biava bought and sold jewelry during the boom in the early the early 1970s in their spare time and turned it into a life long career and successful family business, Galanis Trading Company and later returned also to he restaurant business, reopening the Ranch Kitchen.
As a businessman, community advocate, husband and father saw that he could make change; "If your intention is to go forward and not live in the unsuccessful past, I offer you a partnership with hope. I will simply make clear what I stand for with my own words and I am willing to stand up with actions", and thus his public service took flight.
George served two terms as McKinley County Treasurer from 1980 until 1984. George served two terms as New Mexico State Representative from 1985 until 1988.
George served four terms as Mayor of Gallup, from 1991 until 1999. George served two terms as Magistrate Judge from 2001 until 2007. George served on dozens of community committees and board.
Love of God and reverence to his Catholic upbringings drove him. George loved, supported and provided for his family without restriction and served all others to make a better life for everyone he knew and didn't know. George was especially and advocate of the underprivileged and troubled.
George was a friend to everyone.
Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and Funeral mass to be held on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Gallup, NM.
Resting place, Hillcrest Cemetery. Reception will follow services at Red Rock State Park. Visitation and viewing will be on Monday, August 30, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Rollie's Mortuary.
Pallbearers are RJ Dimas, Richard Marino, Robert Dimas, Esco Cháves, Brent Pacheco and Leander Harvey. Honorary Pallbearers are Owen Galanis, Dominic Biava, Joe Athens, Nash Khalaf, Steve Harper, Danny Oweis, Benny Padilla, Rudy García, Frank Gonzáles, Frank García, Nick DeSantis, Toby Michael, George Athens, Alex Alverez, David Ruiz and Roberto Aguliar.
George was preceded in death by his father, James George Galanis, his mother, Vera Galanis and sister, Linda Galanis.
George is survived by children, Georgene Galanis-Dimas, Jimmy Galanis, Willy Galanis and his wife, Anne Galanis, beloved grandchildren, RJ Dimas, Olivia Dimas, Hazel Galanis, Owen Galanis and ex-wife, Shirley Baker.
George's life work was serving the public. George loved our Lord Jesus Christ first, his family and all others. George's father, born in Greece came to Gallup from Detroit and was head of the restaurant and hotel union and worked at the Manhattan Café (George also worked there as a young boy). His mother Vera born in Delores, Colorado, worked at the Busy Bee Diner. Then came George.
George's first job was at the age 13 was at the California Market on Coal Street across from his home. He worked there 6 years and then Dandees Supermarket for three years as a butcher. George then went on to work at the City of Gallup as a lineman and the State of New Mexico at the Motor Vehicle Department.
George was a graduate of Cathedral High School.
George opened the County Barn (a hamburger/chicken joint) in the late 1960s, early 1970s. A customer asked him one day to go to Zuni and buy some jewelry. George and his life long friend who was like a brother to him, Dominic Biava bought and sold jewelry during the boom in the early the early 1970s in their spare time and turned it into a life long career and successful family business, Galanis Trading Company and later returned also to he restaurant business, reopening the Ranch Kitchen.
As a businessman, community advocate, husband and father saw that he could make change; "If your intention is to go forward and not live in the unsuccessful past, I offer you a partnership with hope. I will simply make clear what I stand for with my own words and I am willing to stand up with actions", and thus his public service took flight.
George served two terms as McKinley County Treasurer from 1980 until 1984. George served two terms as New Mexico State Representative from 1985 until 1988.
George served four terms as Mayor of Gallup, from 1991 until 1999. George served two terms as Magistrate Judge from 2001 until 2007. George served on dozens of community committees and board.
Love of God and reverence to his Catholic upbringings drove him. George loved, supported and provided for his family without restriction and served all others to make a better life for everyone he knew and didn't know. George was especially and advocate of the underprivileged and troubled.
George was a friend to everyone.
Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and Funeral mass to be held on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Gallup, NM.
Resting place, Hillcrest Cemetery. Reception will follow services at Red Rock State Park. Visitation and viewing will be on Monday, August 30, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Rollie's Mortuary.
Pallbearers are RJ Dimas, Richard Marino, Robert Dimas, Esco Cháves, Brent Pacheco and Leander Harvey. Honorary Pallbearers are Owen Galanis, Dominic Biava, Joe Athens, Nash Khalaf, Steve Harper, Danny Oweis, Benny Padilla, Rudy García, Frank Gonzáles, Frank García, Nick DeSantis, Toby Michael, George Athens, Alex Alverez, David Ruiz and Roberto Aguliar.
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