Clarabel J. Gallegos

Clarabel was born September 23, 1922, and died peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2014, at the age of 91. She was the beloved wife of Tony Gallegos, Jr., to whom she was married for almost 64 years until his death in 2008. She was the loving mother of two, Kathy and Norman Gallegos, who both reside in Albuquerque. Clarabel was preceded in death by her father, Ramon Gutierrez and mother, Beatrice Gutierrez, both of Albuquerque; and by her youngest brother, Ulysses "Buddy" Gutierrez. She is survived by her brother, Ramond "Monchie" Gutierrez; sister, Ella Chaves; and brother and sister-in-law, Eliu and Helen Vigil, all of Albuquerque; as well as by numerous nieces and nephews. The loves of the latter years of her life were three grandchildren, Julian and Adan Gallegos of San Antonio, TX and Mario Gallegos of Rio Rancho; and three great-grandchildren, Makalya, King, and Maximus "Max" Gallegos, all of San Antonio, TX. Clarabel was a Student Activities Director at UNM. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her purpose in life was to make a safe, comfortable, and loving home for her loved ones; this she did, and for this we are all grateful. May she rest in peace now that her life's work is complete. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, March 20, 2014, 9:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE. A Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.