Thomas Richard Gallegos SR.

August 13,1947- July 12,2026

Thomas R. Gallegos Sr. passed away peacefully at the Ferris Hospice Center in Grand Junction, Colorado on July 12, 2026. He was 78 years old.

He was born on Augst 13,1947 in Delta Colorado to Delphina Rodriguez and Henry Gallegos.

He Grew up and attended school in Delta. He went straight to work at Skyland Foods where he worked hard at his job for many years.

He met and married Josephina Paiz. They were together for nearly 50 years at the time of Josephina’s death in 2015. There were three children from their marriage.

When he was not working his hobbies included fishing, hunting, buying lottery tickets in hopes to win millions, playing the guitar with friends and listening to the oldies music whenever he could. One of his favorite songs was “come on let’s go” by Ritchie Valens. He also loved spending time with his grand and great-grandchildren.

Thomas is survived by his sons Thomas Jr. (wife Missy) of Delta, Colorado, Anthony (wife Susan) of Montrose Colorado, Margie (Husband Richard) Archuleta of Salt Lake City, Utah and Raymond Gallegos of Delta, Colorado. He also has many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.

Thomas is precede in death by his parents Delphina and Henry, Wife Josephina, daughter Lisa, granddaughter Hilari, and brothers Abe and Junior.

There will be no services at this time.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hope west of Delta. The address is : Hope west P.O. Box 24 195 Stafford Lane

Delta Colorado 81416 of by phone 970-874-6823