Jerry Gallegos

After a long battle with cancer, Jerry E. Gallegos 74, peacefully passed away in his home surrounded by family and friends on September 16, 2010. Jerry was born August 29, 1936 in Pastura, NM to the home of Antonio and Josefita (Via) Gallegos. He was reared and attended schools in Pastura and Santa Rosa. Jerry served in the United States Air Force from 1955 through 1959. He married Patricia Gallegos on June 16, 1962 in Santa Rosa. Jerry owned and operated Jerry’s Super Shell in Santa Rosa for many years. He was also a longtime Guadalupe County Rancher. Jerry was a faithful member of the St. Rose of Lima Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5146 in Santa Rosa where he served as Grand Knight and held many other offices. He was a past member of the Santa Rosa Volunteer Fire Department where he served as Fire Chief. He was currently serving on the Guadalupe County Live Stock Producers Organization. Jerry enjoyed welding, hunting, camping, fishing, being at his ranch and spending time with his friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters; Carolina Gallegos who passed away as an infant, Carrie Campos and Ernestine Trujillo, and his brother; Tony Gallegos. Survivors include his wife Patricia of the family home in Santa Rosa, his son; Greg Gallegos and significant other Barbra Bailey of Santa Rosa, his daughter; Janice McCord and husband Marcus of Rio Rancho, his grandchildren; Brandon Roybal, Michael Roybal, Marcus McCord, Gabriel McCord, Daniel McCord and Michael Bailey. Also surviving are his sisters; Cordelia Snow, and Oma Mettert both of California, Grace Gallegos of Santa Rosa and his brother; Arnold Gallegos of Santa Rosa along with numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. Rosary services will be held on Sunday, September 19, at 7:00 PM at St. Rose of Lima Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 20, at 10:00 AM also at St. Rose Church with Father Joseph Thomas, CMI officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be; Manuel Flores, Eduardo Lucero, George Gonzalez, Max Tenorio, Mark Gallegos and Glenn Gonzalez, Fred Gomez, Toni Chavez, Tim Campos, Dale Houlihan, Leroy Gallegos, Helen Dimas, Benito Via, Carlos Campos, Friggie Campos, Marty Gurule. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be all his many friends and classmates. All services for Mr. Gallegos have been entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa. To place an online condolence please visit our website at www.chavezfuneralhome.com