Maria Elsie Gallegos Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

San Luis resident Maria Elsie Gallegos, 73, passed away August 22, 2018 at her home under Hospice care with her loving family by her side. Elsie was welcomed into the world on May 17, 1945 in San Luis, the beloved daughter of Jose DeHerrera and Anna Maria Mares DeHerrera. Elsie was the center of her families world, she was selfless and always was the first to help anyone in need. Holidays were her favorite time of year because she took pride in always making sure to have her annual turkey giveaways, holiday giveaways and her special rummage on Monday's. When she wasn't devoting her free time to helping others she loved cooking, cleaning, attending bingo, going gambling and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her husband Walter Gallegos of San Luis, CO; daughters Tiffany Gallegos of San Luis, CO; Tammy (Ronald) Montano of Colorado Springs, CO; sons Toby (Michelle) Gallegos of San Luis, CO; Troy Gallegos of Alamosa, CO; step-children Michael Gallegos, Mitchell Gallegos, Mark Romero all of San Luis, CO; 6 grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren, sisters Betty Atencio of Colorado Springs, CO; Ruth Perez, Olivia (Charlie) Espinoza, Mary Olivas all of San Luis, CO; Agatha Medina of San Francisco, CO; brother Fred (Louise) DeHerrera of Colorado Springs, CO. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Elsie was preceded in death by her parents Jose and Anna Maria DeHerrera, brothers Maclovio DeHerrera, Alirico DeHerrera, Pedro DeHerrera, Gilbert DeHerrera, Billy DeHerrera, Henry DeHerrera, Adonise DeHerrera, Alfonso DeHerrera, Timoteo DeHerrera and Christy Maes. A Prayer Service will be held on August 31, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Romero Funeral Chapel in San Luis. Viewing and visitation will also be held on August 31, 2018 from 4-8 PM at the Romero Funeral Chapel in San Luis. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the Centennial High School Gymnasium in San Luis. Interment will follow at the Apostolic Cemetery of Jesus in San Luis

Maria Elsie Gallegos

May 17, 1945 - August 22, 2018