Christy Gallegos Obituary

Christy Ann Holbrook Gallegos

SHREVEPORT, LA - Memorial services celebrating the life of Christy Ann Holbrook Gallegos, 46, will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Officiating will be Fr. Karl Daigle. Directly following the service, the Life Air Team will conduct a fly-by in honor of Christy.

A prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, April 16, 2012 at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel with a visitation following from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Christy was born on October 24, 1965 in Vivian, LA and passed away Friday, April 13, 2012 in Shreveport. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Christy was a graduate of Trinity Heights Christian Academy and received her BS degree in Nursing from Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, LA. Upon graduation, she began her career as an Emergency Room Nurse with Christus Schumpert Medical Center and later with Willis-Knighton Health Systems. In March 2009, her lifelong dream had become reality when she became a Flight Nurse with Med Trans Corp's Life Air Rescue Team. The LSU Health Science Foundation recently interviewed Christy for The Evening for Heroes Event, which will be held May 3, 2012 at the Shreveport Civic Center.

Christy's father, Lewis William Holbrook, preceded her in death. Left to cherish wonderful memories are her husband of 18 years, Francisco Javier Gallegos; son, Anderson Benoit Gallegos; daughters, Josephine Alicia Gallegos, Victoria Francis Gallegos, Lewis Ann Gallegos and Rebecca Gabrielle Gallegos; mother, Mildred Josephine Zick Holbrook; sisters, Linda Faye Holbrook Wall, Pauline Holbrook Hollis and husband, Mike, Paulette Holbrook Barron and husband, David and Billie Lou Holbrook Miller and husband Travis and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Med Trans Corp's Life Air Rescue Team; Director, Jon Johnson; Nurses, Pam Anderson, Sheila Ramsey, Travis Schulze, Caryn Courtney, Kim Culpepper, Robbie Jones and Robynn Melton; Paramedics, Shane Terral, Eric Moses, Michael Covert, David Dinger, Mike Mackey, Dave Morgan, Steve Gaskin, Danny Mathews and Rick Watkins; Pilots, Rick Rappleyea, Harry Leonard, Mike Jerrell and John McLure and Dispatchers, Wendy Mathews, Brandi Alexander, Matt Burnett, Paul Holeyfield, Susan Barnes, Angela Boiter and Paige McCathran.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at LSU Health Science Center, for the compassion and care given to Christy.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Christy Gallegos Capital One Fund, American Cancer Society or charity of donor's choice.

Published by Shreveport Times from Apr. 15 to Apr. 17, 2012.
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Susan Steen

April 23, 2012

Christy and I were close friends in high school but as so often happens lost touch during our college years. I remember the pharmacist we worked for telling me a story Christy had shared with him about her first week in the ER. I knew then she was going to be a great nurse, focused always on those she could help. The love and admiration shared here by those who knew her in more recent years is evident and not surprising. My prayers go out her mother, husband and children.

Melissa Ragan Myers

April 19, 2012

This will be the first in many to come honoring her legacy.

Julie Turpen

April 17, 2012

She will be missed! Now she is @ peace, no pain~having a grand time with JESUS! She has left an imprint on every heart that she came in contact with. Her children will and have called her...BLESSED!

Jen Johnson

April 17, 2012

I, TOO, AM SADDENED BY THE DEATH OF CHRISTY. WE BECAME GOOD FRIENDS WHEN I WAS WORKING IN ER ADMITTING AT SCHUMPERT. LOVE AND CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY. DIANE LAWRENCE

April 17, 2012

I am saddend by the loss of Christy. I was fortunate enough to get to work with her at Schumpert. She was an amazing person. Anderson, I worked with her when she was pregnant and then when you were born. I can remember every time she would talk about you or someone would ask about you her pretty eyes would shine like the sun. The biggest smile would come across her face. She loved you so much. I know she loved the girls the same. I ran into her some months ago and I asked about y'all. I got to see that big beautiful smile and those bright shining eyes one last time. I will alway remember her and will miss her dearly. May y'all find peace with the Lord in these trying times..

Deniese Crofton

April 17, 2012

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.MAY GOD BE WITH YOU.{LSUHSC}

ANDREA PECK

April 17, 2012

Christy was a wonderful nurse and a beautiful person. I am blessed having known her and worked with her. Praying for your family.

Kelly Novak

April 16, 2012

I am sorry for your lost. I worked with Ms Christy in the ER. I will keep you all in my prayer
Judy McDaniel

April 16, 2012

To the Holbrook family.I am so sorry for the lose of Christy.May God comfort each one of you.I will keep the family in my prays.Teresa Brice Garrett

Teresa Brice Garrett

April 16, 2012

Dear Paco, children and family. We are so very sorry about Christy's passing. I am so glad we got to see our family down South the last couple of years when we were on vacation. Ya'll are in our prayers. God bless you all: Paco and family, Aunt Millie and all the cousins. RIP in peace Christy.

Chris & Maxine Sinkbeil

April 16, 2012

I worked with Christy seems like so many years ago. We worked together before families entered our lives. Christy was a wonderful person to work with in the ER and a caring nurse. My prayers are with her family, children and Paco. She will be missed.

Rena' Smith

April 16, 2012

Gallegos family,I am so sorry about Christy's passing. I enjoyed our visits during many SJS school events- Christy was so easy to talk to. I also enjoyed seeing your family at church through out the years, and loved seeing all those precious Gallegos children dressed in lovely smocked outfits. A beautiful bunch to behold. I will miss visiting with Christy in the years to come. My prayers are with you all.
God Bless you,
Tanya McMaster,(Anthony, Sadie, and Roses mom)

Tanya McMaster

April 16, 2012

God bless your family during this difficult time.

Julia,Terry,and Austin Scott

April 16, 2012

Dear Paco, children and family: I am so sorry for your loss and know how much you will miss Christy. Love and prayers, Vera from TES Regional Healthcare FCU

Vera Paddy

April 16, 2012

Even though we are cousins, I did not know Christy and I am very sorry for that fact. She seems like a wonderful person who touched many hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with Paco, and their children, Aunt Millie and all the rest of the family. RIP Christy

Nancy Miller

April 16, 2012

Prayers from my heart to you Paco. The love of family that both you Christy have is easily known by anyone that has had the pleasure of knowing you, Christy,and any if not all five of your children. Anderson, Josephine, Victoria, Louis Ann and Becca. The courage and strength shown by Christy during the past few weeks is just another example that her faith and love for the six of you was truly amazing.
God Bless you, Paco, your children, and the Holbrook's and Gallegos families. And all that were in Christy's friendship family.

Pam Clark

April 16, 2012

To the Holbrook family, I am sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Jackie Wormington Gould

April 16, 2012

Dear Paco, Anderson and Girls, I have very fond memories of your wonderful Mom. We were roommothers and church friends. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember the fun times with her. May Christy rest in peace. God bless you all. Betty Miller (Jerrod's Mom).

Betty Miller

April 16, 2012

You didn't have to know Christy very long to realize what was important in her life. Family and Career, she was a Great Mom and Nurse. Prayers to her family. She will be missed.

Andy Holley

April 16, 2012

May God bless you all and continue to lift you up during this time.

Ryan Stehr

April 16, 2012

It was truly an honor to work with Christy. May Godl bless and Keep you.
Psalm 23: 4 Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.

Beverly Jackson

April 16, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in these times of grief and sorrow. May the peace of our Lord and our God comfort you.

Dan and Katherine Garceau

April 16, 2012

Holbrook Family,
My heart is with you at the loss of your sister. Though I did not know Christy, I remember all of you older sisters riding the bus to school many years ago. I am praying for you and her family.

Denice Clark Jones

April 16, 2012

It was truly an honor to work with Christy, I had the pleasure to meet her in 1992 while working in the ER at Schumper. She was always kind and caring. Psalm 23:4 Yea, though i walk through the valley of te shadow of death, I will far no evil: for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Beverly Jackson

April 16, 2012

As part of Gods Great Plan we look forward to meeting again...Bill and "Max" Oberle

Billy Oberle

April 16, 2012

I am Honored to have know & worked with such a great lady!! Prayers for her family!

Kelly Dick

April 16, 2012

I will remember Christy for her endless abundance of energy, her smile and compassion for people. She was a wonderful nurse. Praying for her family.

Jewel Jaudon

April 15, 2012

Peace and comfort to your entire family!!

Tara Horton-Woodman

April 15, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Terry McNaight

April 15, 2012

Christy was an excellent nurse and mother. I worked with her in the Er at wk. She adored her family!! She was an awesome person, nurse, friend and mother! Prayers to us all who miss her and especially her beautiful family.

Amy W. Lawrence

April 15, 2012

Words cannot express the loss of such a wonderful friend. She set an example for us all as an excellent nurse and mother. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Christy I will miss you very much.

Julie Turpen

April 15, 2012

Christy was a wonderful person and nurse. Praying for her family.

Judy Candella

April 15, 2012

Bella Michels

April 15, 2012

Lisa Anderson

April 15, 2012

Christy will be deeply missed by all! She was an excellent nurse, co-worker & friend! Prayers will continue to be lifted for Paco & the children!

Lisa Anderson

April 15, 2012

Sending prayers for the family. May God comfort you during this time of great sorrow.

Angela McKinney Volentine

April 15, 2012

Christy was a wonderful person and a pleasure to know. She will be sorely missed. Paco and her family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Jerry and Helen Gaines

April 15, 2012

Christy, Paco, and her entire family have been and will continue to be in our prayers.
Susan and David Belanger

susan Belanger

April 15, 2012

RIP, Love you Christy, until we meet again!

TJ Boemmels

April 15, 2012

I did not know Christy, but I knew of her through my EMS family. My deepest condolences to the family and to all who loved her. God Bless and she just earned her wings in heaven.God Speed and keep watch over all....

Rebecca Rivera

April 15, 2012

Sending love and prayers of comfort to all of you. She will be greatly missed.

Kristi Wilkins Schott

April 15, 2012

I'm so thankful I had the pleasure to meet Christy when she interviewed for An Evening for Heroes. She made an impact on me in a short time and I know she will be greatly missed. I wish I had known her sooner. I am praying for strength and comfort for all the family.

Mary Marshall Cobb

April 15, 2012

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