1942
Leonard
2015
Leonard Gallegos
March 15, 1942 — August 23, 2015
Farmington
Leonard G. Gallegos
March 15, 1941 - Aug. 23, 2015
Leonard G. Gallegos, 74, of Farmington, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, in Farmington. He was born March 15, 1941, in Pagosa Springs, Colo.
He was an avid fisherman, hunter, antique car restoration, and knife building. He won many awards in local fairs.
Leonard was preceded in death by his father, Sedonio Gallegos; mother, Senaida Montoya Gallegos; and sister, Donelia Gallegos Silva. He is survived by his loving wife, and partner of 22 years, Charlotte Gallegos of Farmington; son, David Gallegos of Cortez, Colo.; daughters, Sharla Gallegos of Denver, Colo. and Sheryl Tapscott of Gunnersville, Ga.; brother, Floyd "Levie Gallegos" Maestas of Farmington; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Leonard served as Chief of Police in Pagosa Springs, Colo. for 10 years, prior to serving as a correctional officer for San Juan County. He retired after 24 years of service.
A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Pagosa Springs.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, also at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church with Father Kenny Udumka as celebrant.
Leonard's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Burial and Cremation, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington, 505-325-9611. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com http://www.serenityandcompany.com.
Leonard G. Gallegos
March 15, 1941 - Aug. 23, 2015
Leonard G. Gallegos, 74, of Farmington, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, in Farmington. He was born March 15, 1941, in Pagosa Springs, Colo.
He was an avid fisherman, hunter, antique car restoration, and knife building. He won many awards in local fairs.
Leonard was preceded in death by his father, Sedonio Gallegos; mother, Senaida Montoya Gallegos; and sister, Donelia Gallegos Silva. He is survived by his loving wife, and partner of 22 years, Charlotte Gallegos of Farmington; son, David Gallegos of Cortez, Colo.; daughters, Sharla Gallegos of Denver, Colo. and Sheryl Tapscott of Gunnersville, Ga.; brother, Floyd "Levie Gallegos" Maestas of Farmington; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Leonard served as Chief of Police in Pagosa Springs, Colo. for 10 years, prior to serving as a correctional officer for San Juan County. He retired after 24 years of service.
A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Pagosa Springs.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, also at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church with Father Kenny Udumka as celebrant.
Leonard's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Burial and Cremation, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington, 505-325-9611. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com http://www.serenityandcompany.com.
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