Francisco Alberto Gallegos

Francisco Alberto Gallegos, 66, went home to be with his Savior on February 17, 2020.  The first child born to Alberto and Graciela Gallegos on April 3, 1953.  He is survived by his brothers, Martin C. Gallegos (Monica) and Gilberto Gallegos (Lucy); sisters, Bertha G. Villescas (Daniel), Beatriz R. Gallegos, Norma G. Gallegos, Patty Gallegos (Sergio) and Maria Cecilia Gallegos.  He also leaves behind 17 nieces and nephews and 29 great nieces and nephews whom affectionately called him "Tio Beto".  A loving soul who was thoughtful and caring.  His big, tight hugs will always be remembered by his nieces and nephews.  He enjoyed attending family outings and especially the food.  He was known to always be taking things apart but never would get around to putting them back together.  A 1972 graduate of the Arizona School for Deaf and Blind, Francisco learned to express himself vividly to his family.  They developed their own family sign language to communicate to one another.  He cheered on his team the San Francisco 49ers and was so excited to watch them play in the Super Bowl amongst all of the Dallas Cowboy fans around him.  During school he learned many traits and would display his affection for his family by making them arts and crafts.  A very independent man that never wanted to be a burden for any of his family members; he became self-sufficient and enjoyed living alone.  His memories will live on forever in each of the hearts he touched.