Brenda Gallegos

BRENDA GALLEGOS, 49, a resident of La Madera, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017. Brenda was preceded in death by her loving husband, Max A. Trujillo; son, Brendon Herrera; parents, Juan and Perfilia Gallegos. Brenda loved being a grandma and being with her grandkids and her family. She enjoyed being outdoors, loved picking pinion, and enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting. She truly loved everything she did. She made endless tortillas and always took care of everyone. Brenda is survived by her children, Candice Herrera and spouse Anita of Albuquerque, Delbert Herrera and spouse Nicole of Los Lunas, Max Trujillo and spouse Shiann of Ojo Caliente, Carissa Herrera of and Damian Herrera both of La Madera; grandchildren, Brandon Herrera, Jeremiah Herrera, and Maxis Trujillo; siblings, Tina “Goosie” Griego and husband Henry of La Madera, Marcella Martinez and husband Orlando of Vallecitos, Amelia Giron and husband  Isaac of La Madera, Balvina Martinez and husband Ben of Santa Fe, Berlinda Dominguez of Albuquerque, Valentin Gallegos and wife Joella of Taos, Andres Gallegos of Española, Johnny Gallegos of El Rito and Joe Gallegos and wife Denise of Vallecitos, and numerous nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. Public Visitation will begin on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ojo Caliente. Burial to follow at Vallecitos Catholic Cemetery with the following serving the family as pallbearers, Delbert Herrera, Max Trujillo, Candice Herrera, Carissa Herrera, Devin Griego, Jason Trujillo, Greg Trujillo, Joe Trujillo and Mark Berry. The family of Brenda Gallegos has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.

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