Manuel Gallegos

MANUEL J. GALLEGOS, 63, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Medardo Gallegos; Godfather, Guzman Jaramillo; daughter, Lisa Gallegos; siblings, Nick (Spook), Eddie (Flappers); sister, Donna Gallegos and grandparents who he was raised by Julian and Trinidad Gallegos from El Rito and Fidel and Adelina Martinez from Rio Chama; brother-in-law, Tony Garcia. Manuel is survived by his mother, Teresa Gallegos of Rio Chama; companion, Marina Garcia of El Guache; daughter, Roseann Gallegos and companion Robbie Pacheco; stepchildren he raised, Eric, Yvonne, and Maribel Garcia; siblings, Gilbert (Germana), Michael (Darlene), Sadie (Louis) Martinez, Carlos (Melissa), Jackie (Diane), Ray (Margaret) Gallegos; sister-in-law, Joann Gallegos; Godmother, Julia Jaramillo; bestfriend, Joe and wife Corine Martinez; grandchildren, Miranda, Vanessa, Jared, Devon, Jesus, Shantel, and Eric Jr.; great-grandchild, Layla; Godsons, Antonio and Gabriel; brother-in-;law, Raul Garcia (Rosa), sisters-in-law, Betty Gallegos, and Christine Gonzales and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family would like to give a special thank you to Ambercare Hospice for the wonderful care given to Manuel. Memorial mass will be celebrated on Monday, July 29, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Espanola, with a burial to follow at the Sacred Heart Cemetery.  The family of Manuel J. Gallegos has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477-www.devargasfuneral.com