Manuel C. Gallegos, age 41, a resident of Española, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Manuel was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Eilario Gallegos, Rosabel Vigil; maternal grandparents, Antonio and Luz Ortega; father, Gonzalo Gallegos; sisters, Suzie Acosta, Silvia Martinez and brother, Gonzalo Gallegos Jr. Manuel loved his motorcycles, working on cars, spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed. Mr. Gallegos is survived by his wife, Darlene Gallegos; sons, Manuel Ray Gallegos, Brandon Labadie; mother, Evila R. Gallegos; sisters, Dora and Andrew Aragon, Susie Gallegos, Sandra Gallegos and Mario, Sally and Benjie Jaramillo; nephew who was like a brother, Elmer Martinez; best friend, Abby Lujan; special nephew, Oliver Gallegos; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory. In Lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. The family of Manuel C. Gallegos has entrusted the care of their beloved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory of the Beautiful Española Valley. 1-505-747-7477 or www.devargasfuneral.com