Federico Gallegos Jr.

Federico Gallegos Jr.,66, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-

grandfather, peacefully entered eternal life on September 12, 2024, surrounded by his

loving family. Federico was born on February 27, 1958, in Parras de la Fuente, Coahuila, Mexico, the

son of Federico De J. Gallegos and Laura Pecina De Gallegos. He and his family

immigrated to the U.S. when he was thirteen years old to seek better economic and job

opportunities.

Federico worked as a forklift driver at Caravan Ingredients renamed Corbion, for forty

years before formally retiring in 2014. Federico lived a life rich with simplicity and joy. He

found immense pleasure in the company of his family, sharing the gospel, entertaining

loved ones with his humor and stories, his uncanny talent of tinkering with what would

seem ordinary objects into the extraordinary, better known by his loved ones as the

Mexican MacGuyver, and passionately followed his favorite football team, the Kansas

City Chiefs.

Federico’s life was marked by his kindness, sense of humor, and deep devotion to his

Christian faith. His goodness and integrity were evident in all he did. He is survived by

his beloved wife, Esperanza Gallegos of 47 years who he was deeply devoted to, his

children, Araceli Magaña (Frank) and Federico C Gallegos (Lesly), and his six

grandchildren, Vanessa Corado (Mario), Luis-Angel Beltran del Rio, Selene Gallegos,

Federico Sebastian Gallegos, Enrique Gallegos, and Cristian Gallegos as well as his

three great-grandchildren Layla Starr Nguyen, Priscilla Corado, and Mario Mark Corado,

along with a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Federico was preceded in

death by his dearest parents Federico De J. Gallegos, Laura Pecina De Gallegos, and

his son Gabriel Gallegos.

Federico's fondest memories with his grandchildren were filled with playful moments

and valuable lessons about love, generosity, and cherishing life’s simple joys. His final

message was one of faith and trust in God's provision. Federico’s loving spirit and kind

heart will be profoundly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Visitation will commence at 5:00 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. on

Tuesday September 17th at McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119.

The funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday September 18th at

McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119, with burial to

follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1150 North 38th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66102.