16-03-2025
Eddie Michael Gallegos Eddie Michael Gallegos, age 78,
Mar. 15—Eddie Michael Gallegos Eddie Michael Gallegos, age 78, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, after a long illness passed away on February 17, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Eddie and Mary Agnes Gallegos, his brother Mark/Marcus Gallegos and his son Marcello Gallegos. He was a 1964 graduate of Sandia High School, where he received All State in football and wrestling. He enlisted in the Navy in 1965. After bootcamp, he went to Corpsman School and was then attached to the Vietnam Field Marine Services as a "Doc" where he earned a Field Marine Service Medal, multiple Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for heroism in combat. He was wounded and medically discharged. He became a History Teacher and taught at Del Norte High School. He then achieved a Law Degree at UNM. Eddie practiced law for the NM General Attorney, City of Albuquerque, Albuquerque Police Department, City of Rio Rancho, Sandoval County and private practice. Although Eddie had many accomplishments, the job he took most pride in was being Grandpa. He was loving, caring, extremely generous, and enriched the lives of everyone he encountered. Eddie leaves behind his brother Reginald Gallegos, son Simon Gallegos, grandsons Nathan Gallegos, Brandon Gallegos and Gioni Essex and his beloved daughter-in-law Amanda Torralvo. Services will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on March 24, 2025 at 1:30pm. All who wish to attend are welcome to come and recognize the life of the beloved Eddie Gallegos.
