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John Gallegos, Sr., 87, passed away on February 12, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth; children, Elaine Shugart, Carol Gallegos, Julie (Dave) Morton, John (Eva) Gallegos II, Lisa (Chris) Jung; 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents; and 1 brother (Carlos Gallegos) and 1 sister (Frances Ortiz).
John was born to Jose R. and Rafaelita Gallegos on October 13, 1938, in Ocate, New Mexico. He moved …
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