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Joseph "Joe" Gallegos

October 12th, 1948 - November 23rd, 2022

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Joseph "Joe" Gallegos, born on October 12th, 1948 in Denver, CO to mother, Agnes Jaramillo and father, Theodore Gallegos. Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Shirley Gallegos, children Corey Gallegos, Josette Martinez, Amy Weist and Scott Carlson. Also survived by sister, Isabell Dellgado and his cherished grandchildren, Ayden, Estrella and Leilah. Joe passed away at his home in Pueblo West, CO on November 23rd, 2022. As a young boy Joe was a paperboy and shoe salesman then proudly served his country during the Vietnam War Era as a US Navy Seabee. After his honorable service, Joe was a patron drywall finisher, handyman and a jack of all trades. Joe began his career working for The Rocky Mountain News, where he worked for 20+years as a Maintenance Mechanic until he retired. Joe was a lifelong fan of Classic Cars and was an active member of the Mile Hi Cruisers Club. Joe was very proud of his many cars over the years including his 1936 Chevy. Joe was always there to answer the phone for any question you had and wouldn't ever forget a name or a face, Joe never met a stranger and every goodbye was followed by "Love You, God Bless." He will dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation for Joe will be Monday, December 12, 2022 from 10:30am at Romero Funeral Home, 1805 S. Sheridan Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80232 with a memorial service to follow at 12 pm. Following the memorial service Joe will be laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, CO. at 2:15pm . A celebration of life will be held at the VFW Post 501 at 3pm on Monday, December 12, 2022. Cemetery Details Ft. Logan National Cemetery - Staging Area - "C" 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd Denver, CO 80235 Loading map Previous Events Viewing DEC 12. 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (MT) Romero Family Funeral Home & Ft. Logan Mortuary - Lakewood 1805 S Sheridan Blvd Lakewood, CO 80232 [email protected] Loading map Memorial Service DEC 12. 12:00 PM (MT) Romero Family Funeral Home & Ft. Logan Mortuary - Lakewood 1805 S Sheridan Blvd Lakewood, CO 80232 [email protected] Loading map Burial DEC 12. 2:15 PM (MT) Fort Logan National Cemetery - Staging Area 'C' Celebration of Life Reception DEC 12. 3:00 PM (MT) VFW - Colfax 4747 W. Colfax Ave Lakewood, CO 80204 Loading map

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