Ernest Gallegos Velasquez
November 21, 1925 ~ July 8, 2022 (age 96)
Obituary
Ernest Gallegos Velasquez, 96, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. He is survived by his sister, Janice; sons, Charles Velasquez, Frank Velasquez, Victor Velasquez, and Daniel Velasquez; daughter, Loretta Ginn; along with 17 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great grandchild. Ernest was preceded in death by his wife, Belle; mother, Rita; and father, Nestor.
Ernest was very active at St. Edwin Catholic Church. He loved playing his musical instruments as well as singing his Spanish music. Even at the age of 95, he looked forward to going bowling with his grandson, Martin.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 8:45 a.m., at St. Edwin Catholic Church, 2105 Barcelona Rd. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. with a Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.
Family will be hosting a Reception at St. Edwin Catholic Church Parish Hall at 5:00 p.m., all are invited to attend.
Pallbearers will be Martin Velasquez, Chris Velasquez, Danny Portillo, Michael Muller, Aaron Bennett, and Jeremy Vargas.
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Services
VISITATION
Tuesday
July 26, 2022
8:45 AM to 9:20 AM
St. Edwin Catholic Church
2105 Barcelona Rd. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
ROSARY
Tuesday
July 26, 2022
9:30 AM
St. Edwin Catholic Church
2105 Barcelona Rd. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
MASS
Tuesday
July 26, 2022
10:00 AM
St. Edwin Catholic Church
2105 Barcelona Rd. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Tuesday
July 26, 2022
2:30 PM
Santa Fe National Cemetery
501 N Guadalupe Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
RECEPTION
Tuesday
July 26, 2022
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
St. Edwin Catholic Church
2105 Barcelona Rd. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
