Gallegos, Patricia L., a 41 year resident of Hawthorne , passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2007 at home surrounded by her familly. Born in Denver, CO, Patricia was 69 when she died. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Daniel . Daughter, Elizabeth (James) DeFrancis of Hawthorne, CA, Sons, Timothy Gallegos Michael Gallegos and Philip Gallegos all of Hawthorne, CA; Also survived by 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; Brothers, Arthur Duran and Steve Duran; Sisters, Theresa Herrera, Mary Ann Garcia and Pamela Macias. A gathering of family & friends will be Monday, February 5, 2007 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm with Vigil services at 7:30 pm at the Rice Mortuary in Torrance, CA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am on Tuesday at the St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church in Torrance. Burial will follow at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, CA.