Alice M. Gallegos

Alice M. Gallegos died Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at the Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona at the age of 72. A native Arizonan, she was born on June 14, 1940 in Holbrook, Navajo County, to the late Jesus L. "Joe" and Augustina "Aggie" (Tafoya) Montano. Alice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a woman who loved to spend time at the casino and, ever the lady, she enjoyed spending time at the beauty shop. Alice was an avid bowler and received a great thrill as she knocked bowling pin after bowling pin over at the local bowling alley. Alice was also a very good dancer and some of her most precious times were spent dancing with her husband. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. Alice is survived by: her husband: Stanley M. Gallegos of Holbrook, Arizona; 4 children: Steven (Christopher), Troy, Kiberley (Tami), Sharlene (John) Guttery; a sister, Mary Gabaldon; 5 grandchildren: Noreen, Hailey, Willow, Griffin, Erica; 1 great-granddaughter, Ivy all of Holbrook, Arizona; as well as many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents Joe and Aggie, Alice was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Johnny Montano and Armando Montano. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will begin 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 212 E. Arizona in Holbrook with the viewing and Recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning 1 hour prior. The concluding service and interment will immediately follow the Mass at the Holbrook Cemetery. A special thanks and gratitude is extended by Alice's family for all of the love and concern and prayers offered up on their behalf. You all have been angels during this difficult season.