Louis G. Gallegos

Louis G. Gallegos OGDEN – Our loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Louis Gonzaga Gallegos, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010. He was born January 24, 1930 in New Mexico, a son of Telesfaro and Margarita Fresquez Gallegos. On February 25, 1952, Louis married Rose Emma Maes. He was an active member of the Catholic Church, St. Joseph’s Parish in Ogden. Louis served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was the recipient of the Army Occupation Medal (Japan), Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Meritorious Unit Commendation. He was honorably discharged on June 13, 1955. He retired from Hill Air Force Base following many years of service as an aircraft painter. Louis was a great family man. He loved spending time with his family and he was an inspiration to us with his wisdom and knowledge. He was well known for his generosity, kindness and unconditional love, but most of all, for his love and faith in God and Jesus Christ. He enjoyed spending time restoring cars and trucks and teaching his sons his restoration passion. “It rained today! The rain woke me from my sleep. This morning is a good day. The sun came out to play. The sage is burning, God has prepared a place in Heaven for my father and grandfather. It rained today. A rock in my life has been lifted. It rained today. My father’s life has been gifted. What’s done is done. There is a time for everything. A time for laughter, a time for sorrow. Today God rained a blessing upon us for better days and tomorrows.” Amen. Surviving are his wife, Rose and their children, Evelyn Ivory, Salvador Gallegos, Louis Jr. Gallegos, Charrissa Marin, Bernadette Gallegos, Ted Gallegos, Fred Gallegos, Maggie Gallegos, 33 grandchildren and 52 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother, John Avila and his sister, Aurora Martinez. Funeral Mass will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 514 – 24th Street. Friends may visit with the family at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment, Utah Veterans Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the charity of your choice. Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com