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Sam Vallejo Obituary
He was employed as a chef for Ramada Inn, Four Seasons Hotel and also worked with his sister Lydia in the family restaurant before retiring.
Sam loved spending time with his entire family and talking about growing up as a kid in Colorado Springs. He will be missed by his family and friends.
He was born May 6, 1932 in Colorado Springs to Primitivo and Paula Vallejo Hernandez. Sam was married to Raquel Mercedes Salazar on March 28, 1959. Raquel preceded him in death, along with his parents, brother Anthony Vallejo, brother Joseph Vallejo and his grandson David Samuel Vallejo-Moore.
He is survived by his daughter Sarah Gonzales (Robert) and his son Gregory Vallejo, his grandchildren, Gregory Samuel and Katie Vallejo, Brittany Vallejo-Moore, Jasmine Vallejo-Moore, Robert Gonzales Jr., John and Mimi Gonzales, Samantha Gonzales and Veronica Orosco. Sam's great-grandchildren, Nadia Vallejo, Lucas Vallejo, Joey Gomez IV, Xavier Gonzales and Emma Gonzales. His siblings, brothers Angel Vallejo (Celia) of Mexico, Manuel Vallejo (Becky), Benjamin Vallejo (Marilyn), Johnny Vallejo (Marvene) and David Vallejo (Gloria), sisters Tillie Samsel and Lydia Martinez (Marty). Sam also has many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at St. Mary's Cathedral, 22 W. Kiowa Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 on February 10, 2015. 9:00 AM for the viewing, 9:30 AM, Rosary, 10:00 am Mass and burial following at Evergreen Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Reception to follow at V.F.W. Post 4051, 430 E. Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
In Lieu of flowers please make donations to, Project Angel Heart, 620 S. Cascade Ave. Ste 100, Colorado Springs, CO. 80903
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Memories and Condolences
for Sam Vallejo
February 13, 2015
God's love and peace be with everyone during this time. Your brother and sister in Christ, Rose and Robin Conners
February 11, 2015
Tenderly,
May time heal your sorrow
Gently,
May friends ease your pain
Softly,
May peace replace heartaches
And may warmest memories remain.
you have a wonderful family,God Bless all of you.
Sincerely,
Vicky
George Castaneda
February 10, 2015
Sammy, will miss you! May you rest in peace.
My condolences and deepest sympathy to your family. Sorry that I will not be able to attend services. Will always remember you!
Jennifer Rivera
February 9, 2015
Mr. Gonzales,
I did not know you well, but really enjoyed the stories your told me about my Dad, (deceased), it made me smile!
Juanita Rosado
February 9, 2015
My condolences to the Vallego family in your loss of a love one. May he rest in peace. May God grant all the family comfort and strength in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Becky Valley
February 8, 2015
Sammy you will be missed greatly, deepest sympathies to the family
February 8, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sam Paul Vallego. May God give you strength to endure during this difficult time. We look forward to seeing the fulfillment of John 6:40 in the future.
Pinky Castaneda
February 8, 2015
Uncle Sam,
You well be greatly missed. May you rest in pease. You have left wonderful memories and stories of your life none of which well be forgotten. You also left a beautiful family.which god will watch over,. We love you and miss you.
I always will remember the cadies and you getting all dressed in your fine suits to go out dancing. love and miss you. Pinky
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