Evangeline M (Medina) Gallegos

Evangeline M. Gallegos passed away on January 19, 2018, she was 83 years of age. Ms. Gallegos was born on May 17, 1934 in Rainsville, New Mexico.
Ms. Gallegos was a devoted member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, she served as member of the Third Order of St. Francis. A member of the prayer group and bible study. She was a volunteer and then became a resident at the Grants Good Samaritan Center. She enjoyed crocheting. Ms. Gallegos was very proud of her family, she loved them and spoke of them often. She was deeply loved and will be missed.
She is survived by her children; Robert Gallegos and his wife Connie of Milan, NM., Flora Dole of Albuquerque, NM., and Gary Gallegos of Rio Rancho, NM. Five Grandchildren; Kerry, Brandon and his wife Laura, Kendra, Tim, and Alysia. Four Great-Grandchildren; Jaynelle, Savannah, Arianna, and Julianna. Her siblings; Lucy Lovato and her husband Dan of Farmington, NM. Her sisters-in-law; Grace Gallegos of Los Alamos, NM., and Eloisa Rodriguez of Santa Fe, NM. Along with numerous nieces and nephews that also survive her.
She was preceded in death her husband: Orlando Gallegos in 2004. One son; Earl Gallegos. One granddaughter; Tyra Martinez. Her parents; Richardo Medina and Flora Cruz Medina. One sister; Jane Martinez. Two brothers; Benses Medina and Amador Medina.
On Friday January 26, 2018 at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church at 7:00 pm a Rosary will be recited. On Saturday January 27, 2018 at 10:00 am, also at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church a Mass will be celebrated by Father Robert Badger. Burial will follow at Grants Memorial Park.
Pallbearers include; Brandon Dole, Timothy Gallegos, Joe Mike Medina, Lawrence Maes, Ubaldo Gallegos, and Gary Gallegos.
Cope Memorial Chapel of Gallup is entrusted with arrangements.