Mary B. Gallegos

Mary B. Gallegos (Mary B. Garcia) age 85 died peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 and was a long-time residence of Las Vegas, New Mexico. Mary B. Garcia was born on June 04, 1934 and was married to Mike Garcia for 45 years. Mary B. Garcia married Andy Gallegos after Mike her husband passed away in 1999 and became to be Mary B. Gallegos on May 12, 2001 and were married for 24 years. Mary was a good mother a great wife and kind hearted, she was loved by everyone who knew her. Mary loved music, singing, dancing, cooking and traveling. She always cared about her kids and took care of everyone's children. Mary had a big heart and never said nothing bad about anyone. Mary always said if you don't have something nice to say about someone don't say anything at all. Mary was a member of the VFW and American legion, she helped out in the kitchen when needed, in her younger days she worked at the Kiva, Surf and Coronado Theatre. I always thought my mother should have been a movie star, she was a real beautiful woman. Mary B. Gallegos is preceded in death by her first husband Mike Garcia, grandmother Ponciana (Chana) Romero, mother Evangelina (Angie) Romero, son David Garcia, daughter Elizabeth (Lizzie) Marrujo of Las Vegas, NM. Godson Greg Medina of Mora, NM. Mary B. Gallegos is survived by her husband Andy Gallegos he has a Son, Luis Gallegos, fiancé LoriLee Trujillo, grandson Harold Vigil, and granddaughters Lorena (Weda), Amor, and Trinity Gallegos. Mary's daughter Yolanda and (Gilbert) Baca & families of Albuquerque, NM. Son Robert and (Yolanda) & families, Son Artie Garcia & families, daughter Kathy and (Joseph) Vigil & families of Las Vegas, NM. Daughter Rita and (Randy) Tenorio & families of Idaho. Son Jeffery and (Brenda) & families of Las Vegas, NM. She also had many numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Mary's sisters Dolores Martinez & families of Las Vegas, NM and Virginia Romero & families mof Florida. Mary had other numerous relatives and friends. A Very Special Thank You to Luis and LoriLee who committed themselves to Mary's care, 24 hours a day, during the remaining two weeks before her passing. They were very compassionate and loving to Mary. Thank you and God Bless. The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 at 7pm at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 811 6th St. Las Vegas, NM. The Mass will be held Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at 8am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Procession will follow after mass to The National Cemetery 501 North Guadalupe St. Santa Fe, NM at 11am where Mary will be laid to rest with her first husband Mike Garcia. Honorary Pallbearers will be Robert, Artie, Jeffery, Nick, Chris, Mikey. Please visit the on-line guest register for Mary at www.RiversideFunerals.com Arrangements entrusted to the caring professionals of: Riverside Funeral Home of Santa Fe 3232 Cerrillos Road (505) 395-9150 www.riversidefunerals.com