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1957
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2019
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Joel Gallegos Obituary
Services will be at 2 pm Friday at Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel. Burial will be at Llano East Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St.
Joel was born on Nov. 13, 1957 in Espanola, NM. He moved to Amarillo in 1974 and attended Caprock High School. He worked in the custodial department at Texas Panhandle Centers for more than 30 years, retiring in 2013.
Joel was an avid guitarist. He enjoyed playing praise and worship music at various churches in Amarillo. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Maria Gallegos, a sister, Sally Green and a brother, Carlos Gallegos.
He is survived by one son, Michael Gallegos; one sister, Kathy Rosales and her husband Johnny; four brothers, George Griego, Victor Gallegos, Rudy Gallegos and Gilbert Gallegos; two sister, Margaret Mestas and Patsy Arguello; three grandchildren, Presley, Joe Michael and Adan.
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Johnny Arguello
July 26, 2019
To My Aunt and My cousins, My heart felt sympathy goes out to you guys in this time of grief and sorrow. Sorry my family and i could not be there on such short notice, be know we are with you in prayer.
Earnie Ray
July 26, 2019
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and promise to return your loved ones who passed away in death . 1 Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .
Velma Maloney
July 25, 2019
God has another wonderful Angel by His side. You will be greatly missed!
Josue Griego
July 24, 2019
Condolences to Kathy Jo and Michael for your loss. May God grant you peace and comfort very quickly. His grandkids will miss him alot.
Matilda Shamy
July 24, 2019
To My Aunt Katy, and Cousins, Kathy JO and family, and Michael, I am so sorry to have heard of uncle's Joel passing. Bill and I will keep you and all of the family in our prayers and blessing. To Uncle Joel may you rest in peace. Your niece in Espanola New Mexico.
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