Valerie Anne Gallegos was born on July 14, 1958 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to parents Ival Goodman West and Marianne Rose Sandoval. She passed away on December 30, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. She is survived by her husband Freddie P. Gallegos; children, Jarrod B. Gallegos and Brittany R. Gallegos; siblings, Terry L. West, Corrina T. Dorman, and Christina M. Sponsel; special friend, Anthony C. Cic (Tuna Boat); lovable pets, Baby Dog, Skeezer, Bama, Willy B, Leroy, Pockets and Bobo (deceased); and numerous other loving relatives and friends. Valerie will be dearly missed by all who knew her and loved her. She will forever be in our hearts and in our minds. Memorial Service is Friday, January 7, 2011 at 2:30PM at Olinger Highland Mortuary, Thornton, Colorado. Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery, Thornton, CO.