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Margarita R. Gallegos, age 93, a lifelong resident of Colorado Springs passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at a local hospital. She was a retired school teacher, loving mother, and wonderful grandmother. Margarita Rios was born on April 17, 1919 in Santa Rita, New Mexico to the late Norbetto and Ysabel (Reyes) Rios. She received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees. She was a teacher in Wyoming and Colorado Springs for more than 15 years. She married Virgil C. Gallegos on December 29, 1956 in Casper, Wyoming. Virgil passed away in the year 2000. She enjoyed art, cooking, sewing, the outdoors, animals and especially children. Margarita was a community volunteer in her early years and truly loved teaching. She continued to teach others throughout her senior years. She will be best remembered for her love of family, her patience and gift of teaching. She is survived by her daughters: Isabel Zelaya and Melissa Casanova of Fountain, Colorado; her brother: Eugene Rios of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and five wonderful grandchildren: Gabriel, Virgil, Vincente, Patricia and Adriana and a great grandson. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her son: Lucas Gallegos in 1999; and her sisters: Ramona (Jules) Davis and Anita (Elfego) Contreras. A visitation is planned for 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home. A rosary service will follow at 7:00 pm in the Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 11:00 am on Wednesday at Saint Dominic Catholic Church in Security. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Family and friends will then gather back at the church for a luncheon reception. Memorials may be made in her name to Silver Key Senior Services, 2250 Bott Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904. Online Condolences: ShrineOfRemembrance.com
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Dear cousins I was very sorry to hear of the passing of my dear aunt. I was very fond of her her and uncle Virgil Whom I still miss to this day.I will always cherish my visits to your house. May God bring you peace and comfort.
your cousins Joe / Mary Gallegos
January 14, 2013
Sending all of you my deepest sympathies.
Petra Davis
January 13, 2013
Dear Gallegos family, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother and grandmother. Although I never met her, I can tell by your words that she was a very caring person. My husband and I were married at Fort Carson in 1970 and stationed there for six months. I always regretted that I never knew your mother was there the whole time and I never got to meet her. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Cousin, Christine Noble & husband, Terence(daughter of Christine Bruno & sister of Anita Davis)
Christine Noble
January 13, 2013
To the Gallegos Family ~
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Cousin, Ellen Michaelis
January 13, 2013
To the Gallegos Family ~
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Cousin, Ellen (Carter) Michaelis
January 13, 2013
Dear Isabel, Melissa and family,
We are feeling sad to hear of you mom's passing.
We have such nice memories of her and the fun we had with your family when we lived in Colorado Springs. She was a wonderful person. We are glad our daughters got to meet her when we came out West.
May she rest in peace along side your dad and brother.
Please know that our thoughts and hearts are with you and your children right now.
With sympathy and love,
Your cousins,
JD, Anita and family
Anita Davis
January 13, 2013
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