Phyllis M. Gagliardi was called home on August 19, 2015 after a lengthy illness. She was born April 17, 1954 in Trinidad, CO to Albert and Bernice Gagliardi. She was preceded in death by husband Michael Pacheco, brother-in-law David Lee Velasquez, sister-in-law Mitzi (Weese) Gagliardi, nephew Angelo Gagliardi and parents Albert and Bernice Gagliardi.
Phyllis is survived by her brothers and sisters: Lorraine (Art) Lucero, Albert Gagliardi, Frances Velasquez, Veronica (Manny) Rodriquez and Ross (Ruth) Gagliardi.
Special Auntie to: Shane (Kat) Gagliardi, Bryan (Jeanette) Atkins, Maria Rodriquez, Glenna (David) Bullock, Regina (Jerry) DeVaul, Mario Gagliardi, Jess Gagliardi and Gerry, Bobby and Wayne Lucero.
Great nieces and nephews: Brandon, Katy, Shania, Jessica and Logan.
Special Friends: Avis Sosa, Shirley Cole, Bob and Rose Cruz, Bobbie Tramel, Mary Gonzales and Linda Velasquez.
Phyllis was very dedicated in caring for people, which was shown through her many years in the nursing profession. Her career began in high school as a candy striper, continuing her education becoming an LPN then an RN. Employment included the Trinidad State Nursing Home, Total Home Health in Trinidad, Medbrook in Trinidad, Miner’s Colfax Hospital in Raton, N.M., Pool Nursing in Denver, Home Dialysis Rose Medical Center in Denver, State Correctional Facility in Walsenburg as well as several home health agencies in Pueblo. Phyllis worked several jobs at a time because of her love for caring for people and she enjoyed her job as a second mom to Regina DeVaul. Even through her last week, she showed compassion for others, as she would call friends and relatives to make sure they were well.
Hobbies and interests included the bow and arrow and rifle shooting as a member of ROTC in high school. She had a love for chickens, cars and Elvis as well as watching her westerns. She adored her flowers and birds, especially humming birds. She was dedicated to St. Faustina and the Divine Mercy of Prayer among other saints.
Phyllis was full of life and could light up a room. She was the most giving person who would give her last dime if needed and always thought about others. We are going to miss her ornery, fun-loving personality along with her big heart and laughter.
Visitation will be Tuesday August 25th from 2PM-6PM at the Comi Chapel. Rosary will be recited Tuesday August 25th 2015 at 7PM at Holy Trinity Church. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday August 26th 2015 at 10am at Holy Trinity Church. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery.
Honorary Pall Bearers are Jerry DeVaul and Tom Torres.
Active Pall Bearers are Albert Gagliardi, Ross Gagliardi, Bryan Atkins, Shane Gagliardi, Brandon Salazar and Bob Cruz.
Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home.
