Rickie James Gallegos' Obituary
The son of Manuel and Margie Gallegos. Born January 21, 1958. He passed away on June 23, 2024.
Rick was a star football player in High School and went on a scholarship to play at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah.
He married Paula Meikle (later divorced) with whom he had his daughter Antonia. Married Ellen Petersen (later divorced).
Rick was preceded in death by Parents Manuel and Margie Gallegos, Brother Phillip Gallegos; he is survived by Daughter Antonia, Grandson Nikki, Brothers Daniel Gallegos (Deanna) and Steven Gallegos (Trudy).
In Ricks younger years, he loved to ski, play hand ball, jog, and run the rivers for rapids, one river that he especially enjoyed was the Green-Colorado River confluence. In his later years he had many physical limitations that prevented him from participating in the activities he enjoyed.
There will be a dinner and celebration of his life on Saturday, June 29th from 4-6 pm at the home of Rickie’s Brother Daniel 6298 South Cannonwood Drive Taylorsville, Ut 84123.
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