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George Galaz

1945 - 2017

George Galaz obituary, 1945-2017, Las Cruces, NM

BORN

1945

DIED

2017

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Getz Funeral Home - Las Cruces

1410 E. Bowman Ave.

Las Cruces, New Mexico

George Galaz Obituary

It is with great heaviness of heart, the family of George Santiago Guzman Galaz, 72 wish to inform family and friends of the passing away of our Brother, Father, and Friend who left us to spend Christmas with Jesus. George was born on February 22, 1945 to Santiago T. Galaz Jr. (Chago) and Manuela Guzman Galaz. Paternal grandparents Santiago A. Galaz Sr. and Maria T. Galaz, Maternal grandparents Julio Guzman and Mercedes Rodriguez. George was a member of St. Genevieve's church and devoted to the Virgin de Guadalupe.
George graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1964 and enlisted with the United States Navy where he was stationed at the Naval training Center in Bainbridge, Maryland. He received numerous certificates and awards including the National Defense Service Medal. He received his honorable discharge in 1972. He then served as SGT with the 642nd Maintenance Company, together with his brother David G. Galaz. They had many adventures attending their weekend drills, summer camps, and annual trainings in Fort McClellan Alabama. He was awarded certificates for top recruiter. He worked for the City of Las Cruces as a Water Tech and in 1976 was very involved in the remembered strike. George worked at McGregor Range as a guard, mostly as the graveyard shift.
After his retirement of 27 years, to keep himself busy he worked part time at the Anthony Rest area, where he made many friends. He also worked for Tresco as a caregiver.

George had a passion for fishing, hunting, watching sports with his brothers. He loved cooking and just had to have the hottest Chili he could find. He enjoyed listening to music and had many collections of oldies, Spanish and Country. He was known to many family members as "Big Brother."

George is survived by his Daughter Alexandria Ann Galaz Leal and husband Ramiro of Tucson Arizona. His two granddaughters, Rosemary Galaz and Rosanna Galaz and Grand-Baby on his way due April 2018. Also, his son Cruz Galaz and two grandchildren Cruz Romero and Dominque Romero.
George also leaves behind his Baby sister Sally Guzman Galaz, sister Herminia (Minnie) and Ramon (Monchie) Lara, and sister Gloria (Rudy) Venzor. Two brothers Roberto (Bobby) and Veronica Galaz, and Alfredo (Freddie) Gloria Galaz. His sister-in-law Ramona Rosales Galaz. Also his Uncle Leo Nevarez, and many, nieces, nephews, and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers David G. Galaz+ November 2, 2016, and Paul (Chapo) Galaz+ November 9, 2005, and many Special Aunts, Special Uncles and cousins.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Sally Guzman Galaz, Robert Galaz Jr, Gabriel Galaz, Dominic Galaz, Santiago Lara, and Arthur Lara.

Visitation will be held at 9:00 am, Thursday, January 4, 2018 at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church with a Rosary at 10:30 am. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, January 4, 2018 at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church. Burial will be held at 2:30 pm, Friday, January 5, 2018 at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery.
Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, corner of Solano and Bowman Ave. To sign our local online guestbook please log onto www.GetzCares.com.

Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Jan. 3, 2018.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Angelica Sebestat

March 21, 2018

I went to Court Junior High with George in the 50's . He was a great person hang around with, we had a great time. My heart felt condolences go out to the entire Galaz family.

Jerry Apodaca

January 9, 2018

To Sally and the Galaz families, we offer our sincerest condolences on the loss of George. We all grew up together and have many memories of George. May you have God's peace and comfort during this difficult time.

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Michaele Galvan

January 7, 2018

"Los acompanio en su dolor"

Rommie Torres

January 3, 2018

On behalf of the family of the late Rudy Frausto. I offer our deepest condolences.

Edward R Frausto

January 3, 2018

We cannot even begin to understand what you are going through right now, The Galaz family would like to offer our prayers and condolences to you and your family.

Ruben Galaz and Family

Ruben Galaz

January 3, 2018

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Visitation

9:00 a.m.

St. Genevieve's Catholic Church

NM

Jan

4

Rosary

10:30 a.m.

St. Genevieve's Catholic Church

NM

Jan

4

Liturgy

11:00 a.m.

St. Genevieve's Catholic Church

NM

Jan

5

Burial

2:30 p.m.

Ft. Bliss National Cemetery

NM

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Getz Funeral Home - Las Cruces

1410 E. Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88001-3001

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