Louis James Gallardo Jr.

Those who knew Louis, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.

Louis will be missed by his Father - Louis (Lou) James Gallardo and Step-father – David A. Ruben, his Mother - Audrey Russell-Kibble and Step-mother – Teresa Ann Gallardo, his Son - Louis (Louie) James Gallardo III, Twin Grandsons – James Valentine Gallardo and William Laden Gallardo, Daughter – Elizabeth Darbe Powell, Brothers - Aari C. Ruben and Sean Gallardo, Sisters - Nora B. Cook, Ayla M. Cunningham and Catherine Gallardo, loving Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and many great friends.

His current life partner was Jennifer (Jenn) Leonard.

We know Louis was welcomed into the celestial arms of his Sister - Arielle Irene Ruben and is now with his most beloved Grandfather – Louis Valentine Gallardo, and is loved here on earth as well as in heaven. He will be laid to eternal rest near his beloved grandfather.

Louis was born in Tucson, and at the time of his death was living in Sonoita, where he spent a good part of his youth. He was artistic, creative, musical but most of all gentle and kind. A beautiful young man, he modeled in high school. He, together with a business partner, Bill D’Agostino, operated 4th Avenue Hair, where he was an owner and stylist. In later years he had a lot of fun driving tow trucks for Bronco Towing and AAA, and of late working for his brother, Aari, at Desert Bloom.

Louis was a fan of Captain America, Polo products, skateboards, UA Football, hanging out on the water, snow skiing, cars, gardening, and all things cool. He was so cool!

He will be interred at South Lawn Cemetery.

Those who choose to give a gift to honor Louis may contribute, in his name, to the local non-profit, Child Health & Resilience Mastery (CHARM) at https://charmaz.org