Juanita Gallegos

Age 79, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. She is survived by her loving and caring husband of 57 years, Manuel Antonio (Tony) Gallegos; six children, daughter, Loretta Otero and husband, Tony, son, Anthony Lee Gallegos and wife, Lorraine, son, Louis Gallegos and Sophie Serna, son, Robert Gallegos and wife, Geraldine, son, David Gallegos and wife, Joselyne and daughter, Lisa Lujan and husband, Michael. She was a loving and inspirational grandmother to thirteen grandchildren, Joseph, Rebecca, Charlene and fiancé, Adam, Anthony, Jr., Clarisa, Stefanie, Jessica and husband, Ric, Veronica and fiancé, Joseph, Alexandra, Arynn, Isabel, Michelle and Monica. She was also great-grandmother to Isaac and Eric. She is preceded in death by granddaughter, Melissa. Juanita will be remembered for her enduring faith in God, an incredibly warm heart, her wonderful sense of humor, and for the way she touched the hearts of all those around her. Rosary for Juanita will take place Monday, June 17, 2013, 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne's Church (1400 Arenal Rd. SW) with Funeral Mass immediately following. Burial will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 9:45 a.m. at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. Pallbearers will be her four sons, Anthony Lee Gallegos, Louis Gallegos, Robert Gallegos, David Gallegos, and two grandsons, Joseph Otero and Anthony Gallegos, Jr. Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in the form of Memorial Masses paid in the name of Juanita Gallegos at St. Anne's Church (please contact St. Anne's Church at 877-3121 for instructions on how to dedicate and purchase masses). If desired, friends may also make contributions to Living Through Cancer, 3401 Candelaria Rd NE Albuquerque, NM 87107 in Juanita's name. Please visit our online guest book for Juanita Gallegos at .