Eloy Gallegos

On Monday May 5th, our beloved Eloy (Sammy) Gallegos, affectionately known as Sugar Bear to those closest to him, passed away surrounded by his loving family at the age of 70. Eloy, a lifelong resident of the Peñasco area, was born on August 1st, 1954, in Taos, NM to Jose & Loyola Gallegos. He was a loving husband to Dolores Gallegos, and a loving father to Sammuel Gallegos & wife Patty, Pamela Gallegos, Patricia Martinez, and Lori & husband Rob Montgomery. He was the proud grandfather of Lynsz Montgomery, Noah Martinez, Alexandria Sandoval (Matthew Lopez), Walter Brown, Sylvia Brown, Haylie Martinez, and Jacob Gallegos.

Eloy was well known by his friends and family as a man of hard work, ensuring his family was always provided for. He was a man of many careers, but most know him for his time with the Peñasco schools as a custodian for 24 years, until he retired. He would roam the halls keeping an extra set of eyes of his children and grandchildren. After his professional career, Eloy loved the outdoors, supporting his grandchildren, and giving everyone a “hard time”. Eloy was a true testament to what it means to be hardworking, strong, resilient and family focused.

Eloy is preceded in death by his infant son Daniel Gallegos, daughter Pamela Gallegos; his brothers Ralph Gallegos and Herson Medina; parents Jose & Loyola Gallegos; mother-in-law Estella Vigil; maternal grandmother Socorrito Martinez; paternal grandmother Adelina Medina; and numerous other family members.

Eloy is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren, all listed above; his sisters Evelyn, Rose, Nora, and Lugarda Gallegos, and his aunt Berlinda Medina who he had a special bond with. As well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends too numerous to mention.

Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10am, followed by the Mass of Christian burial at 11am at San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church in Peñasco, with burial to follow at the Trujillo Cemetery in Llano, NM.

The family of Eloy (Sammy) Gallegos has entrusted the care of their loved one to the caring staff of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. 866-657-4019 www.devargastaos.com