Jose I. Gallegos obituary: Jose I. Gallegos's Obituary, Denver
In Memory Of
Jose I. Gallegos
1933 - 2017
In Memory Of
Jose I. Gallegos
1933 - 2017
Jose I. Gallegos , 83, of Westminster, passed away July 15, 2017.
He was born December 14, 1933 in Questa, New Mexico, the son of Nick and Anita (Vilapando) Gallegos.
He graduated High School in Rock Springs, WY.
On May 6, 1956, he married Virginia Lovato.
He honorably served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from Local #17. Jose was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in North Denver.
Jose enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and spending time in the mountains. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycles and would take frequent rides through the mountains. He was also very devoted to his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Jose is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Virginia Gallegos; two sons, Paul Gallegos and Joseph Gallegos; three grandchildren, Joseph (Claudette) Gallegos, Cheryl Gallegos and Angela Gallegos; six great-grandchildren, Athena Gallegos, Danazha Maestas, Sebastian Montano, Aaliyah Gallegos, Cairo Gallegos, Cosmo Gallegos and one great-grandchild on the way; sister, Madeline Boyer; three brothers, Aaron Gallegos, Albert Gallegos and George (Laura) Gallegos and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
He is preceded in death by father, Nick Gallegos; mother, Anita Gallegos and son, Jerald Gallegos.
The family will announce a service at a later time.
To share a memory of Jose or leave a special condolence message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
He was born December 14, 1933 in Questa, New Mexico, the son of Nick and Anita (Vilapando) Gallegos.
He graduated High School in Rock Springs, WY.
On May 6, 1956, he married Virginia Lovato.
He honorably served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from Local #17. Jose was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in North Denver.
Jose enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and spending time in the mountains. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycles and would take frequent rides through the mountains. He was also very devoted to his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Jose is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Virginia Gallegos; two sons, Paul Gallegos and Joseph Gallegos; three grandchildren, Joseph (Claudette) Gallegos, Cheryl Gallegos and Angela Gallegos; six great-grandchildren, Athena Gallegos, Danazha Maestas, Sebastian Montano, Aaliyah Gallegos, Cairo Gallegos, Cosmo Gallegos and one great-grandchild on the way; sister, Madeline Boyer; three brothers, Aaron Gallegos, Albert Gallegos and George (Laura) Gallegos and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
He is preceded in death by father, Nick Gallegos; mother, Anita Gallegos and son, Jerald Gallegos.
The family will announce a service at a later time.
To share a memory of Jose or leave a special condolence message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Jose I. Gallegos , 83, of Westminster, passed away July 15, 2017.
He was born December 14, 1933 in Questa, New Mexico, the son of Nick and Anita (Vilapando) Gallegos.
He graduated High School in Rock Springs, WY.
On May 6, 1956, he married Virginia Lovato.
He honorably served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from Local #17. Jose was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in North Denver.
Jose enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and spending time in the mountains. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycles and would take frequent rides through the mountains. He was also very devoted to his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Jose is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Virginia Gallegos; two sons, Paul Gallegos and Joseph Gallegos; three grandchildren, Joseph (Claudette) Gallegos, Cheryl Gallegos and Angela Gallegos; six great-grandchildren, Athena Gallegos, Danazha Maestas, Sebastian Montano, Aaliyah Gallegos, Cairo Gallegos, Cosmo Gallegos and one great-grandchild on the way; sister, Madeline Boyer; three brothers, Aaron Gallegos, Albert Gallegos and George (Laura) Gallegos and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
He is preceded in death by father, Nick Gallegos; mother, Anita Gallegos and son, Jerald Gallegos.
The family will announce a service at a later time.
To share a memory of Jose or leave a special condolence message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
He was born December 14, 1933 in Questa, New Mexico, the son of Nick and Anita (Vilapando) Gallegos.
He graduated High School in Rock Springs, WY.
On May 6, 1956, he married Virginia Lovato.
He honorably served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from Local #17. Jose was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in North Denver.
Jose enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and spending time in the mountains. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycles and would take frequent rides through the mountains. He was also very devoted to his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Jose is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Virginia Gallegos; two sons, Paul Gallegos and Joseph Gallegos; three grandchildren, Joseph (Claudette) Gallegos, Cheryl Gallegos and Angela Gallegos; six great-grandchildren, Athena Gallegos, Danazha Maestas, Sebastian Montano, Aaliyah Gallegos, Cairo Gallegos, Cosmo Gallegos and one great-grandchild on the way; sister, Madeline Boyer; three brothers, Aaron Gallegos, Albert Gallegos and George (Laura) Gallegos and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
He is preceded in death by father, Nick Gallegos; mother, Anita Gallegos and son, Jerald Gallegos.
The family will announce a service at a later time.
To share a memory of Jose or leave a special condolence message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Memorial Service
Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 10:30am
Newcomer - West Metro Chapel
901 South Sheridan Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80226
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West Metro Chapel (303-274-6065) is assisting the family
West Metro Chapel (303-274-6065) is assisting the family