Born on December 20, 1931 to Juan Gallegos and Macaria Bernal in Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, Mexico. He moved to Colonia Terminal, Monterrey, Mexico before settling in Houston, Texas.
He was passionate about soccer and worked as a welder until he retired in 2001.
Jose Gallegos was preceded in death by his son, Jorge Gallegos and is survived by his wife, Carolina Gallegos; His son and daughter-in-law,Jaime & Dora Gallegos; His grandchildren, Kristina, Jaime, Erika, and Natalie; and his six great-grandchildren.
A visitation for Jose will be held Tuesday, October 15, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale St, Houston, Texas 77023. A rosary will be recited from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A committal service will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.