John Mark Gallegos

John Mark Gallegos
June 24, 1961 ~ November 3, 2017
John Mark Gallegos, age 56, of Montrose, CO., passed away November 3, 2017 at Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction, Co. Johnny was born June 24, 1961 to Max Joe and Isabella Phyllis Gallegos in Delta, CO. He spent his childhood in both Delta & Montrose and graduated from Montrose High School. Johnny had also resided in Grand Junction for 12 years prior to making Montrose his home.
Johnny loved sports! His friends and family knew him as “Johnny.” He enjoyed playing softball and watching sports on TV. He attended all of his sons sporting events, including the tournaments. Johnny enrolled his sons into sports at a very young age, which followed through to the grandchildren. A favorite of Johnny’s was watching his grandchildren play in their sporting events.
Surviving family members include two sons, John Mathew Gallegos, and Manuel Lloyd Gallegos both of Grand Junction, CO.; brothers Felix Gallegos, Frank Vasquez, Mike Vasquez, Ralph Gallegos, Pete Gallegos; sisters Lou Mondragon, Martha Lotterberry, Gloria Lotito, Lilly Miller, Carol Martinez, and Barbara Gallegos; and six grandchildren
A Funeral Service for John will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel. The service will conclude at the chapel. At John’s request, cremation will follow the service. Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory in Montrose is assisting the family.