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HERMAN GALLEGOS Obituary

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

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican on Oct. 23, 2012.

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Priscilla Melgar

November 5, 2012

Words will never be able to describe our relationship Daddy...You were my best friend, my protector,and I will never ever forget everything you taught me...

Wendy Abeyta-Ortega

November 2, 2012

Priscilla and the entire familia - I offer my most sincere condolences for your loss. God bless you all.

Alfonso Sanchez

October 25, 2012

To all the Gallegos Family:

My father was very sad to here of the passing of his compadre Hermen.Dads now in a nursing home.
Your father was best man in his wedding and they worked and retired from the pen together. On behalf of my father Ramon, my brother and sister Chris and Margaret and my family, please accept our deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace. Sincerely
Alfonso R. Sanchez and Family
Las Cruces, NM

October 24, 2012

Jerry, Sandra, Adrianna and family,
May you find strength and comfort in the Lord during this diffult time. May the memories of your Dad, father-in-law and grandfather live in your hearts.
God Bless!
Dolores G. Baca

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