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Debbie Gallegos Smith

Debbie Smith Obituary

Debbie Gallegos Smith "TICA" Our beloved mother, daughter, wife, sister, and friend, Debbie, returned to her Heavenly Father July 22, 2009. Born April 8, 1960 in Los Angeles, California to Mary and Ozzie Gallegos. Married Zac Smith on August 17, 1991 in San Jose, California. Debbie had the ability to light up a room with her infectious smile. She had a bubbly personality and was loved by everyone. She will be dearly missed and we will hold memories of her in our hearts forever. Survived by parents, Mary and Ozzie Gallegos; husband, Zac Smith; daughters, Quirsten and Amber; brother, Manuel (Teri), and extended family. Preceded in death by grandparents, four uncles and three cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 30th, 11:00 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd., West Jordan. Friends and family may come for a visitation one hour prior to services at the mortuary. Interment, Redwood Memorial Cemetery.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Jul. 29, 2009.

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August 24, 2009

August 24,2009

I worked with Debbie at Lexar Media, she made me laugh. Everyday I would hear that wonderful laugh and just smile.
God Bless to Debbie's family and just smile and you will hear her laugh anytime you need to.

Chrise Monahan Sunnyvale CA

Barbara Frank

August 11, 2009

I am so saddened that Debbie had to leave us.

My heart goes out to all of you and her daughters.

She will be deeply missed here in California as well as in Utah. Debbie had so many friends. I knew her for 9 years. I worked with her at Creative Labs and at Lexar Media. She was always telling funny stories and smiling. She was always organizing things to keep her friends in touch.

Her daughters meant the world to her. They were her priority. Along with her family in Utah. She would share worries of her father’s health with me, as I would share my father’s health with her. We both had family in another state, and could not see them as often as we would like.

She was so full of Life. It is so unbelievable that she is no longer with us.

I will keep all of her Family in Utah and the daughters back in CA in my prayers.

May she rest in peace.

Laura Blackwell

August 11, 2009

I will always remember Debbie for her way of making everyone laugh. Amber and Quirsten your mom was a very special person. I know that we will all see her again in heavan. My prayers and sympathy go out to your entire family.

Rachael Vasquez

August 10, 2009

Dear Quirsten, Amber and Family,

I had the great pleasure of knowing your mother, daughter & sister for only a year, working with her in the AR dept at Data Domain. Debbie was such a caring and compassionate person. Just hearing her laughter made us all laugh. She will be missed greatly by so many people that had the opportunity to come into her path. She left footprints in my heart and I am grateful for the opportunity of having her as a friend and co-worker. My prayers are continually with you.

Michelle Giampaoli

August 10, 2009

It was truely a pleasure knowing Debbie, she was a great friend who always knew how to make me laugh. I will miss her dearly. My heart goes out to the family of Debbie. My thoughts and prayers are with you- Quirsten, Amber and Family.

Dennis Lemar

August 4, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Irma Munoz-Martinez

August 1, 2009

Dear Quirsten and Amber & Family,

I had the pleasure of knowing your beautiful mother over thirty years
she was a ray of sunshine where ever
she went. We lost contact until last year I Thank god he gave us other year to laugh and cry togehter. I will miss my friend Debbie.......My condolences to the both of you and your Family.......

July 31, 2009

Dear Family,
I had the pleasure of meeting Debbie when she came to work at Data Domain. I'll always remember how sweet and caring she was. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on her passing.
Peace, prayers and blessings
Nora Orr

Gloria Lee-Nowicki

July 30, 2009

Please accept my sincerest condolences and sympathy to you and your family. I met Debbie when she came to work at Lexar Media in Fremont, CA. She was always a ray of sunshine when she came in and when her children visited at work they were so well mannered .

Sylvia Rodriguez

July 30, 2009

Hello,

I had the pleasure of working with Debbie at Lexar Media.Her laughter and sense of humor will be missed. It was such a joy working with Debbie and having our lunches together.Debbie was a very generous and loving person. Each and every day Debbie brought smiles to everyone.My prayers and blessing to the family and especially to Quirsten and Amber.

Mindy Luong

July 30, 2009

My heart and prayers are with Debbie and her family. Hope her kids and family be blessed.

Chris Nordlund

July 30, 2009

Family & Friends,
I was fortunate to work with Debbie at Fujitsu, Creative Labs, and McAfee. She was a pleasure to manage, and I'm honored to have called her my friend. She is one of the sweetest people I have ever known. I am better for knowing her. I will miss her.

To her children, be strong like your Mother would expect, and keep her deep in your heart and she will always be there when you need her.

Maryann Dagnino

July 30, 2009

My heart and prayers go out to Debbie and her family. I met Debbie about a year ago at Data Domain. I would work with her almost daily, I remember her kindness and positive attitude. Debbie, you will be missed.

Mary Lou Heires

July 30, 2009

Please accept my sincerest condolences and sympathy to you and your family. Debbie was a fun person and a joy to work with. She always had such outrageous stories to tell. Debbie's presence and influence will be missed.

LINDA KIRBY

July 30, 2009

DEAR MARY
YOU WILL REMEMBER ME FROM LHM. I LOST MY DAUGHTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS AGO, SO I CAN SAY I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL AND WHAT THE NEXT DAYS WILL BRING. EVERYONE HERE SENDS YOU OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS, TAKE THESE AND WRAP THEM AROUND YOU LIKE A BLANKET. WE HOPE THAT THEY WILL BRING YOU SOME PEACE. IF I CAN DO ANYTHING PLEASE CALL ME.

Sjalon Collins

July 30, 2009

My heart and prayers are with you and to her beautiful girls. I had the pleasure of Working with Debbie at Creative in San Jose and then again at Data Domain. Debbie is such a wonderful person and so full of laughter. I say "is" because she's still her in spirit. God Bless you and your family.

David & Marlena Griego

July 29, 2009

We are so sorry for your lost. Just know that she touched may lifes. Her memories will be in your hearts forever. Keep her close to your heart. Many prayers and our thoughts be with you. Need anything please call.

Annette Tawakoli

July 29, 2009

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

Liz Lopez

July 29, 2009

Dear Mary, Ozzie and Manuel,
My heart goes out to you and the whole Family. I will continue to pray that you all can get peace of mind as you grieve such a great loss. I will always remember Debbie for her laughter and funny sense of humor. The way she would like to tease her Dad and laugh like crazy. She was great and a beautiful person. I know she will be missed dearly and leave a void that cannot be filled. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Love:

Willie & Carma Martinez & Family

July 29, 2009

Ozzie, Mary & Family, our hearts and prayers are with you at this time of the loss of your beautiful daughter,
May God Bless You and Your Family,
"Cry not for me for im in good hands and we will meet again"
Love:

Kristina Gutierrez-Flores

July 29, 2009

Aunt Mary & Uncle Ozzie & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. it seems like our family cant get a break. but I just want you to know that my families prayers are with you guys and if you need anything let me know. I just wanted to say we all love her. Remember when she told me that she met Prince the artist? I thought she was so cool and still do. and I will miss her very much.I love you all-Tina

Tony Gonzales

July 29, 2009

Uncle Ozie Aunt Marie Manul; I'am very sorry to hear about Debbie.Iknow we have been out of touch for to long.She has awlays fun growing up together. I'am very sorry for your loss and want you rto know my toughs and parys are with you tody and always. your nethew Troy Gonzales

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