Sean Cornelius Gallagher

Sean was born on 12/21/69 in San Diego, CA to Judi and Cornelius Patrick “Red” Gallagher. He was raised in San Diego county, having lived in San Diego, Vista, Poway and Rancho Santa Fe. He was well traveled through his early years, enjoying ski trips to Lake Tahoe, summer trips to Catalina Island, holidays in Idyllwild and spring breaks in Palm Springs. He graduated from Torrey Pines High School in 1989. After graduation, he went on a week’s mission trip to Bermuda with his church, and was also treated to a grand 3 island “graduation” trip to Hawaii by his step-parents Sue and Loran Winans, who raised him.

After graduation, He moved to Glendale, AZ to attend the Arizona Automotive Institute. In 1993 he obtained an Occupational Associate Degree in Automotive and Diesel Technology. He stayed in Arizona, and worked at U-Haul as a manager in Phoenix. He returned to California and began a career with Ultra-Max for many years.

In 2013 he met and married the love of his life Emily in San Diego. He purchased a home and they moved to Menifee in 2018.

His hobbies and interest were in classic cars, grilling and creating a beautiful environment along with decorating for Christmas, his favorite holiday. He also loved his dog, Eva, a German Shepherd.

Sean is survived by his wife Emily, his sisters Cindy of New Braunfels, Texas and Shannon of Carlsbad, CA. He also leaves behind his nephew Gavin, his niece Kayleigh and step-sons Andre Benedict and Christopher.