Jacob Gallegos unexpectedly passed away on July 3rd, 2022 at the age of 42 in Albuquerque, NM at 8:15 am.
Jacob is survived by his children; Destiny Gallegos, Terrance Gallegos, Christan Smart, Eyleah Valdez, and Brandon Mazzarise; his parents; Mary Louise Gallegos and George Gallegos; his siblings; Carlos Gallegos and Alicia Parker; his nieces and nephews; Devirae Gallegos, Eric Parker, and Jordan Cruz; his granddaughters; Ava Valdez, Millie Mazzarise and Amisti Smart; his God daughter; Adrianna Martinez; aunts and uncles; Veronica Porter, Robert Cruz, Roberta Gallegos, and Antonia Gallegos; his godparents; Emily and Louis Encines as well as numerous friends and family. He is preceded by his grandparents; Alice Cruz, Richard Gallegos (Chico bear), Magdalena Gallegos (Mama bear); his brother-in-law and lifelong childhood friend; Shawn Smart; and his uncle; Steve Porter.
Jacob was born November 13, 1979, to George Gallegos and Mary Louise Gallegos. He graduated from Maxwell, NM in 1998. He married Shantelle Smart-Gallegos on November 14, 2003. In 2004 and 2007 he welcomed his two birth children, who were the most important people in his life. He never failed to let anyone know how much he loved his kids. In 2009 and 2012 he adopted Eyleah, Christan, and Brandon loving them as his own.
Jacob was a devoted father. He enjoyed spending time with his kids, friends, and family. He loved low-riders, riding his bike, going for cruises, listening to Lil Rob, and making the best green chili. He never failed to make someone smile with his contagious laugh. Jacob was hard working and spent the best years of his life in the oil fields. Jacob will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
A funeral service will be held on July 22, 2022 @2pm. Services will be in the Maxwell Auditorium with lunch provided after in the Maxwell cafeteria.
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