Alfredo “Fred” Gallegos
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Devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Great Great Grandfather Alfredo “Fred Gallegos, 92 passed away peacefully at his home on February 28, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Fred was born September 16, 1931 in Loma, Colorado, the son of Jose Enrico Gallegos and Eufricia Florence Belarde Gallegos. His father Jose passed away when he was a year old, his mother remarried, he was raised by his stepfather Jose Giron.
He was raised in Nyssa, Oregon, where he attended schools. He enlisted in the US Army in 1950 at the age of 19, serving in Germany and Korea. In 1952, he was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Korea.
While on leave Fred married the love of his life, Katherine Lucero on September 5, 1952 in Caldwell, Idaho. After he was honorably discharged Fred & Katherine moved to Blackfoot, Idaho to begin their lives together.
Fred worked on various farms from Springfield to Aberdeen for many years. He then worked at Nonpareil as a shift supervisor until his retirement.
He enjoyed woodworking, traveling and tinkering in his garage. He loved spending time with his family and attending family gatherings and events.
Fred is survived by his loving wife of over 71 years, Katherine Gallegos; his children, Fred (Karen) Gallegos, Wanda (John) Wheeler, Rita Crezee, Jerry (Peggy) Gallegos, Ronnie Gallegos, Lori Aguayo, Juanita (Kim) Dayton and Angela Gallegos; his brother Gilbert Giron; two special nephews, John Lucero and Paul Lucero; daughter-in-law Torey Gallegos Simmons; 29 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren, 9 bonus grandchildren, 23 bonus great grandchildren and 2 bonus great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Enrico Gallegos; his mother and stepfather, Eufricia and Jose Giron; son-in-laws, Carl H Bird, Jeffery Lee Crezee; two grandsons, Eric Gallegos and Evan Gallegos; siblings, John, Leo, Lucy, Viola, Sam, Arthur, Danny and Lena; and his in-laws, Juan and Maria Lucero.
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