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FRANCES GALLEGOS Obituary
October 12, 1947 -
September 7, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Frances Mary Gallegos of Santa Fe. She left us on September 7, 2025, at the age of 77, after a beautifully lived life.
Full of love, laughter, and resilience, Frances touched the lives of all who knew her.
She was predeceased by her husband, Leroy Sanchez; her parents, Margaret and Victor Gallegos; and her brothers, Ernest, Lawrence, and Roy.
She leaves behind her loving family: two daughters, Monica and Jeanette; her son, Leroy; eight grandchildren - Arianna, Taylor, Tori, Santiago, Nathaniel, Marcos, Antonio, and Amaiyah; and six great-grandchildren - Lilyanna, Olivia, Mateo, Kasen, Jayden, and Kyara.
A Memorial Service will be held in her honor at Rivera's Funeral Home on September 23, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services will take place at Cristo Rey Church in Santa Fe on September 24, 2025, with the Rosary beginning at 10:00 AM and Mass at 11:00 AM.
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DAVID & BRAYAN ABEYTA
September 23, 2025
We are very saddened to hear about the loss of Frances.
Bryan and I have many fond memories of growing up with her children-Jeannetta, Monica, and Junno-at the Gallegos house.
Frances always welcomed us and treated us like true Familia.
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