Obituary of Emma Jean Gallegos

Emma Gallegos, 88, of Montrose, Colorado passed away on September 15, 2020 in Colorado Springs.She was born on August 17, 1932 to Max and Irene Pacheco, in Montrose, Colorado.Emma went to high school at Northside High School. She went on to work in the Nursing field for Evergreen Care Center for fifteen years.Emma enjoyed crocheting, reading and bingo!She is preceded in death by her mother, Irene; father, Max; brothers, Raymond, Frank and Leo Pacheco; sister, Rosalee "Chalee" Beros; and husband of twenty-five years, Joe M Gallegos.Emma is survived by her children, Sandy Wescott-Fuller, Michael Gallegos, Joseph Gallegos - married to daughter-in-law, Peggy Gallegos; sisters, Esther Vigil and Roseanne "Chana" Maldonado; grandchildren, Francisca Valdiris, Genieve Quintana, Joseph Gallegos, Michael and Gabe Gallegos, Kimberly Fuller and Jamie Travis Culpepper; and ten great-grandchildren.The family wishes to extend their gratitude to all concerned family and friends that expressed love, condolences and prayers.Due to COVID-19, there is no memorial or burial services scheduled at this time. In the future, there will be a Celebration of Life in Emma's honor in Montrose, Colorado. More details to follow.