HERMAN S. GALLEGOS

Herman S. Gallegos Age 82, long time Santa Fe resident, formerly of Hernandez, New Mexico passed away peacefully on the morning of October 19, 2012. Herman is preceded in death by his wife, Manuelita; mother, Finiana Medina; and brothers, Gilbert and Joe Gallegos. Herman is survived by his four children: daughters, Frances Gibbs of Santa Fe and Priscilla Melgar of Pecos, New Mexico; sons, Gerald Gallegos (wife Sandra) and Herman Gallegos Jr., both of Santa Fe, New Mexico.; grandchildren: Jeffrey, Gregory (Lizette), Jacqueline Gibbs, Roxanne and Xavier Melgar, Adrianna Gallegos and first great grandson Gregory Gibbs Jr.; brother, Luis Gallegos and wife, Emma, of Hernandez, New Mexico. Herman is also survived by a special goddaughter, Brenda Gallegos, and many other relatives and friends. Herman was a well-respected correctional officer for the State of New Mexico for 27 years. He always had a kind and gentle word for everyone he met. Visitation will be held at Berardinelli Chapel on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 from 5 - 7 p.m. with a Rosary following at 7p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at 9 a.m. with Internment following at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3 p.m. A special heartfelt thank you to Herman Gallegos Jr., Priscilla Melgar PMS Hospice and the Pecos Valley Medical Center for providing the care to allow our dad to stay in his home throughout his illness. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505)984-8600 Please sign our guestbook for the family at: www.berardinellifuneralhome.com