“Steve sat in front of me (alphabetically, don't ya know) in Mr.Braig's Latin class for 2 years. He was a jock. Me, just the average SHS student --...Read More » ”
1 of 24 | Posted by: Judy Galloway - Boulder Creek, CA

“Dearest Girlfriend: I do believe that we should all hope to look back at the end of our lives and hope that we have made a difference in at least...Read More » ”
2 of 24 | Posted by: Marilyn Cerino - Jenkintown, PA

“Steve Was great friend and football teammate He was great leader of man and I will miss His smile and how he could lead our team on The...Read More » ”
3 of 24 | Posted by: Marty watts - Albuquerque, NM

“To Papa Smurf, I'll never forget the day you told me, "I hate to rain on your parade son, but you don't have a prayer playing quarterback for us,....Read More » ”
4 of 24 | Posted by: Ted "Boo" Humphreys - Albuquerque, NM

“Coach, I will always remember your sense of humor and that look in your eyes that you knew better. I will remember our football wagers and those...Read More » ”
5 of 24 | Posted by: Kirk Morin - NM

“Even as a youngster, Steve emanated that accessible, loving, grounded and discerning spirit. He could be stern but that was always tempered with...Read More » ”
6 of 24 | Posted by: Annelie Gallea - Albuquerque, NM

“Dear Linda and family, I am so glad we renewed our friendships! Ian really loved Steve and REX! I'm sure he will miss them. You are truly blessed...Read More » ”
7 of 24 | Posted by: susana and ian beck - albuquerque, NM

“Linda, Roy & Elizabeth, My thoughts & prayers are with all of you! Love, Cuz Kev ”
8 of 24 | Posted by: Kevin D. Hurd - AL

“My lasting memory of Coach Gallea was the expression on his face when I would mess something up on the football field. It was this look of disbelief...Read More » ”
9 of 24 | Posted by: Nick Loftis - Albuquerque, NM

“Steve's step-father, Frank Burton, was my husband,Alan's, brother and when we visited Anne and Frank in 2000 and 2001, we were feted and treated by...Read More » ”
10 of 24 | Posted by: Donna and Alan Burton - Fairview, NC

“Coach: Thanks for your committment to showing me, and guys like me for 30 years, how to play football the Sandia way. I remember you and your beard...Read More » ”
11 of 24 | Posted by: Stan Quintana - Albuquerque, NM

“Oops, I pressed submit too quickly. Let's try this again... My fondest memories of Steve are from the cabin. I always thought of him as such a ...Read More » ”
12 of 24 | Posted by: Natasha Hall - Steamboat Springs, CO

“Coach thanks for all the great memorys. You are a good man and a great coach. ”
13 of 24 | Posted by: chris cordova

“My fondest memories of Steve are from the cabin. He would take all of us kids tubing down the Dolores River, driving us to the put-in as many times...Read More » ”
14 of 24 | Posted by: Natasha Hall - Steamboat Springs, CO

“Mr. Gallea, i know I had the desire to call you or contact you somehow between high school and now, but I never got the courage to do so. I regret...Read More » ”
15 of 24 | Posted by: Tara Matzick/Chavez - Albuquerque, NM

“Steve Gallea was an extraordinary man with a giant heart and always a whisper of love with that hearty laugh of his. I spent my childhood as Steve...Read More » ”
16 of 24 | Posted by: Debbie (Loy) Torres-Rudin - NM

“Linda, Roy and Lizzy: We have many fond memories of Steve. He was a gentle giant with a huge heart. We send you our sincere sympathy. Please know...Read More » ”
17 of 24 | Posted by: Juli &Kerri - Minneapolis, MN

“I'll miss you. Thanks for taking care of my sis and for raising such a good set of kids. ”
18 of 24 | Posted by: Bill Hasse, Jr. - Los Lunas, NM

“Steve you will be missed! I had the opportunity to meet him through family and he was always doing for others. He was a caring and kind man. ...Read More » ”
19 of 24 | Posted by: Kim Russo - Yonkers, NY - friend

“Steve was my best friend from 2nd grade on. Steve was a better man than most (and a much better man than I could ever be). His spirit, his ethics,...Read More » ”
20 of 24 | Posted by: Steve and Linda Loy - Scottsdale, AZ

“Steve was my best friend. More like a brother to me. He was a loving and caring friend to all and was always there to lend a helping hand or to just...Read More » ”
21 of 24 | Posted by: Jerry Easterly - Montgomery, TX

“Steve was one of the most caring individuals that has ever graced this world. An outstanding coach, teacher, caring father, devoted husband and...Read More » ”
22 of 24 | Posted by: Blaine Clarke - Albuquerque, NM

“I will remember Steve most for his smile and easy-going personality. He was the first teacher I taught inclusion classes with and he had a marvelous...Read More » ”
23 of 24 | Posted by: Heidi Draper - Albuquerque, NM

“On behalf of the French Family of Companies we want to express to you our deepest condolences. ”
24 of 24 | Posted by: Dave Slaten - Albuquerque, NM