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Desert Springs Church. All of us can not make him stay I feel bad for his passing. I love...Read More »
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1 of 11 | Posted by: Holly Elizabeth Gallegos - NM
“God saw he was getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around Robert and whispered "Come with Me." With tearful eyes we watched...Read More »
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2 of 11 | Posted by: Kathryn Gallegos and Family - NM
“Robert was a wonderful support for many suffering with Carcinoid Cancer. I will miss his wisdom and encouragement as I continue on my cancer journey...Read More »
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3 of 11 | Posted by: Kathy Wright Peoples - TX
“I knew about Robert through his wife, Kathy. I know that he fought corageously for years to beat the cancer. I know that he left a beautiful gift...Read More »
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4 of 11 | Posted by: wynette smith - los ranchos, NM
“Best wishes to his family and friends.
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5 of 11 | Posted by: Caitie
“My condolences to the Gallegos family. Robert and I were good friends and worked for the same agency a few years ago. He was a very nice gentlemen...Read More »
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6 of 11 | Posted by: David L. Otero - Albuquerque, NM
“Robert and I became good friends since we were 8 years old. We did everything together until I enlisted in the Marine Corps and left NM. We still...Read More »
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7 of 11 | Posted by: Johnnie Montoya - Centennial, CO
“I miss you daddy.
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8 of 11 | Posted by: Christina Gallegos-Romero - NM
“I had the priviledge and pleasure of working in the same government office with Robert and his wife, Kathy.
Robert and I shared many memories of our...Read More »
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9 of 11 | Posted by: Phil M Rodriguez - Albuquerque, NM
“My friend Robert, first I have a very heavy heart this morning thinking about all the trip we shared going to Santa Fe and back..and all the...Read More »
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10 of 11 | Posted by: Ronald R Beserra - Albuquerque, NM
“On behalf of the French Family of Companies, we express our deepest condolences.
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11 of 11 | Posted by: Faith Miner and Staff - NM
Gallegos, Robert Lee
Robert Gallegos, 64, died January 3rd, 2012 in Houston, TX with his wife, daughter and friends by his side. He was born July 1947 in Springer, NM to Natividad and Frances Gallegos. He grew up in Northern New Mexico until his family moved to Albuquerque in 1957. Robert Served in the Marine Corps and attended the University of New Mexico for History and Liberal Arts. He married Kathryn White in June 1972 and worked for the State of New Mexico until his retirement with the NM State Treasurers office in 2006. Robert was an active member of Desert Springs Church where he devoted much of his time and effort. He was an avid sportsman and collector. Robert was also active in politics and was a member of the Democratic Party of NM where he served on NM State Central Committee for several years. Robert is survived by his wife, Kathryn and four children- Christina and husband Jesus; Melissa; Samantha and fiance Daniel; son Tyree; six grandchildren- Saul, Jaide, Caleb, Hazel, Holly and Madison; mother Frances and six siblings. He was preceded in death by his father and six siblings. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 10 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd, Albuquerque, NM. Services will be held on Wednesday, January 11 at 10:00 am at Desert Springs Church, 705 Osuna Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, Pastor Kelly officiating. A reception will be held at the church immediately following services. Interment will take place at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM., at a later date. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Desert Springs Church. The family would like to extend thanks to Dr. Steven Curley and his team of doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center for their loving care and continued fight against Robert's cancer. Also, a special thanks to Arthur Gradi, Marvin Gibson and Joe Romero for their support and fellowship to Robert in the hospital.
