Evelyn Marie Gallegos

June 26, 1951 - November 15, 2018

Evelyn M. Gallegos, 67, of Las Animas Colorado, passed away on November 15, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born on June 26, 1951 to Felipe and Adeline Vialpando in Walsenburg Colorado. Evelyn and Cosme Gallegos Jr, who were married for 37 years had 3 children and 12 grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with all her grandchildren, James Acosta, Frankie Acosta, Laura Acosta, Charlie (Randy) Cruzan, Samantha (Angel) Palmer, CJ (Bre) Gallegos, Katelyn Marmon, Keith Gallegos, Taylor Marmon, Richard Gallegos, Jaydon Gallegos and Embree Gallegos. She also loved spending time with her great-grandchildren and her God-Daughter Juanita Stollsteimer. Evelyn loved traveling with her kids and was always there when anyone needed her. When she wasn’t with her kids you could find her shopping with her sister, Lee, and buying lottery tickets. Evelyn is survived by her three 3 children, Cosme (Tammie) Gallegos III of La Junta, Colorado, Angel Gallegos (Philip Marmon) of Pueblo, Colorado and Felipe (Bridget) Gallegos of Las Animas, Colorado. She is also survived by her brother Ernie (Dixie) Bobian, sister Aleida (Lee) Gomez, and sister-in-laws Mela (Ross) Nuanes and Ida (Neal) Elliston. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, her parents, her sister Virginia Salazar and her brothers Ray and Joe Vialpando.