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Anthony "Tony" Gallegos

  • August 29, 1938 - December 10, 2011
  • Wichita, Kansas
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“I was unable to attend Tony's services because I was out of town. I worked with Tony when I was in the DA's office. Tony was a wonderful man and...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Greg Waller - Wichita, KS

“My family lived next door to Judy Cline. when I was in high school I babysat Shannon and sometimes Michael. I always thought Tony was so nice. He...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Janet (Cooper) Newlin - Wichita, KS

“We will miss him!!! ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: David and Sherry Buffington - OK

“Dear family: so sorry to hear of Tony's passing; let me know if there is anything I can do. We (the cousins) are looking for a place and time to get...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Bruce Buffington - McAlester, OK

“I am sorry that so much time had to passed before we got to know one another. I sure could have used help with my (so-called) golf game. I am...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Eddie Rodriguez - Wichita, KS

“As a child, I lived across the street from my best friend Mary Gallegos, and that's how I met Tony. I have fond memories of Tony as always being fun,...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Ginger Berry Maxey

“Sorry I am unable to attend the funeral service. My deepest sympathy for your loss. ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Willis Muth - Wichita, KS

“I remember Tony as a young cadet, dispatcher, S/O reserve and later as an officer on WPD. What a truly fine man. I am sorry for your loss. ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: anonymous - Wichita, KS - Friend

“My condolences on your loss. Tony and I were detectives together and worked many cases long into the night on many occasions. Someone that always...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Bob Hinshaw - Wichita, KS


Gallegos, Anthony "Tony" M., 73, a retired Sedgwick County Sherriff's Officer and lifetime resident of Wichita, KS passed away December 10, 2011. He joined the Army at a very young age and served in Korea for a short time. In 1960 he met Joanne Buffington, and they married in 1961. Tony served as a Sherriff's Officer for 20 years, retiring in 1992. He was also a member of the Sherriff's Honor Guard. As an avid golfer, he began working as a golf pro and continued doing so for 10 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rumalda; and his father, Frank. Tony is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joanne; son, Michael Gallegos; 3 granddaughters, Anaya, Gabriella, and Payton; former daughter-in-law, Miranda Broderick, and many, many friends and relatives. Memorial service: 2 pm, Wednesday at Lakeview Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.