Aurelio Al"" Gallegos

GALLEGOS - Aurelio “Al” Gallegos, 69, went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2011; after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy. He is survived by his wife Molly, his daughter Andrea, & husband John Romero, son David, & wife Amy Gallegos, stepdaughters Debbie, & husband BJ Schwaner, Lisa, & husband Alan Robertson, and Gina, & husband Jeff Grothaus. Papa will be lovingly remembered by his nine grandchildren, Bambi, Gobolo, Gajube, his four Dawgs and his Monkey. His sisters Lily, & husband Delfido, Celita Montano, Frieda Alderette, Evelyn Ortiz, Gloria Chacon, Martha,& husband Alfonzo Abeyta. His brother Walter, & wife Epi Gallegos, and his sister-in-law Mercy Atencio. Al was a avid Dallas Cowboy fan, self proclaimed fish whisper, and professional grandpa. If Al didn’t know your name or better yet, didn’t like your name, he gave you one you would remember the rest of your life. He served honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Rosary will be held Tuesday, February 1st at Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming NE. Viewing begins at 6pm with the rosary following at 7pm. Funeral services will be Wednesday February 2nd at St Thomas Aquina 1502 Sara Rd SE Rio Rancho at 10:30 am. Pallbearers will be BJ Schwaner, Carl Fitzgerald, Robert Lopez, Al Candelaria, Nestor Montano, and Tom Gallegos. Honorary pallbearers are Andrew Abeyta, Renard Ortiz, Walter Gallegos, Robert Garcia, Gene Gallegos, and Randy Chacon. Donations can be made to the American Heart Association in lieu of flowers. The family would like to thank all the medical staff, family, and friends that supported them throughout his illness. Aurelio’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010