Jose Leandro Gallegos' Obituary
Tuesday October 15, 2024, Jose Leandro (Joseph Lee) Gallegos, 94, was reunited with the love of his life, who predeceased him, Olojia Carrillo Gallegos. Together they raised their nine children Lee (Stephanie), Mike (Cindy), Steve (Wendy), Carlita (Rich Lucero), Shayla (Scott Moffitt), Paul (Karie), Pete (Angela), Danny (Dave Losee), and Belinda (Bill Nelson). He also oversaw the growing troop of 27 Grandchildren and 42 Great Grandchildren as well as 3 Great Great Grandchildren.
Dad was born July 30, 1930 to Guzman Belarmino and Carlota Quintana Gallegos in Antonito Colorado. He and mom were married September 5, 1955 in Salt Lake City.
Dad worked for the Denver and Rio Grande RailRoad for over 40 years. He taught all of his children to be hard working and honest. Dad was a man of faith, that was attributed to his parents. He was living at the Escalante at Coventry at the time of his passing, leaving many good friends behind.
A Celebration of Life will take place December 7, 2024 at 5905 South 4000 West in Taylorsville. The service will begin at 2:30 pm with a rosary led by Daughter Shayla Moffitt. Afterward and until 5:00 pm the time will be for visiting and sharing memories of Dad.
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