Johnny Gallegos

Johnny L. Gallego, 69, of Commerce City, Colorado passed away on August 23, 2019.   He was born in Hernandez, New Mexico on April 24, 1950 to Luis and Elena (Sandoval) GallegosJohnny grew up in Hernandez helping on his family’s farm. He joined the Army and volunteered to serve his country in Vietnam, which he did with great pride. In 1970, he met and married RosaLee. He graduated from Highlands University New Mexico in 1974 with an Associates degree in Business.He was passionate about researching his family genealogy and passing that information on to all of his family and friends. Johnny spent most of his retirement at the library doing research. He was a fan of the Denver Broncos and loved spending time with his family watching WWE, playing and listening to music.He is proceeded in death by his parents Luis and Elena Gallegos, sisters Gertrude Rael and Susan Bautista.He is survived by his wife RosaLee, daughters Lynde (Ben) Vallejos and Patricia. Grandchildren, Heaven Griffin, Cameron Gallegos, Jessyka (Austin) Suppes, Micheal (Sarah Deer) Vallejos, Dustin, Ashlie and Amy Vallejos. Great-grandchildren Evalette Griffin and Dante Deer-Vallejos. Sisters, MaryAnn Gurule, Vickie (Percy) Espinoza, Sarah Herrera, Dolores Garcia, Lucy (Robert) Perea, Terry Ramirez and Agnes (Orlando) Lopez as well as numerous nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.Services to be held:Our Lady Mother of The Church6690 E. 72nd AveCommerce City, Co 80022September 4, 2019Rosary at 8:00PMSeptember 5, 2019Viewing at 10:00AMMass at 11AMInterment1:00PMFort Logan National Cemetery4400 W. Kenyon AveDenver, Co 80236