Eugenio Gilbert Gallegos

Eugenio Gilberto “Geno” Gallegos, 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2022, in Amarillo, Texas. Geno was born on May 24, 1924 at the family ranch in Canon Largo, New Mexico to Jose Eugenio Gallegos and Luciana Salazar. A devoted husband for 57+ years, Geno married Jeanine Yara on March 1, 1965, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. They lived in Perryton, Texas for 40 years before moving to Amarillo in 2010. Prior to leaving home, he enjoyed horseback riding, fishing at the creek, and horse-drawn wagon trips into town for staples and supplies that were unable to be produced at the ranch.

Geno was a hardworking and persevering individual, having left home at the tender age of 15 in search of employment. Throughout the years, he worked in construction, sheepherding, the oil rig industry, and the railroad. His work in the track department at Union Pacific Railroad involved laying at least seven railroad cross ties by hand per day. He retired from Perryton Feeders after being employed as a Mill Operator for nearly 20 years.

His quick wit and sense of humor were known to many. More importantly, though, Geno was incredibly proud of his family and he treasured spending time with his loved ones. The family often vacationed in the mountains, enjoyed fishing, and frequented various casinos. Until recently, Geno remained strong-willed and independent in the home. He cultivated and nurtured a beautiful vegetable garden and maintained his own lawn. He had an excellent memory and loved to tell stories about his life experiences and changes he witnessed in the world.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters Eva Salas, Tonita Roybal, Celina Padilla, Beatrice Lujan, and Eufracia Gallegos; and his brothers Patrocinio Gallegos and Placido Gallegos.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanine, daughter Geraldine and husband Joe Valdez, daughter Corrine and husband Omar Sanchez, and grandson Jordan Valdez. Geno also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who will miss him dearly.

Se hace una nota en especial a sus vecinos, Gabino y Mari, por su amistad. Se les agradece con toda sinceridad el apoyo que han demostrado a Geno y su familia durante tiempos buenos y tiempos difíciles. Gracias por ser parte de nuestra familia.

A rosary- visitation for Eugenio will be held Monday, December 5, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Griggs Schooler Gordon Funeral Directors, 5400 Bell St, Amarillo, TX 79109. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Hyacinth's Church, 4500 Westhill Trail, Amarillo, Texas 79106. A mass of christian burial will occur Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 14200 I-27 South, Amarillo, TX.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.griggsschoolergordon.com for the Gallegos family.