He is survived by his six children, Julie Ann Tixier, Juanita Gail Hedges (Meville), Lucy Gallegos Arnett (Rob), Gilbert O. Gallegos (Judy), Anthony Gallegos, and Lisa Salas (Donald); 13 grandchildren, Matthew and Mark Tixier, Jennifer Swanson, Rana Stewart, Meville and James Hedges, Robert, Leigh and Zach Arnett, Gilbert and Greg Gallegos, Rachel Salas and Andrew Salas; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Minga Renden; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gilbert was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Bea; and his daughter, Catherine Stewart.
Gilbert, WWII veteran, recipient of a Purple Heart, retired from the Air Force after 21 years of service. He continued working in the private sector at EG & G until he retired at age 64. Gil and Bea spent their retirement traveling and attending little league, high school and college games, which Gil continued up until his death. His surviving family will miss him dearly; he remains the family horseshoe champion. Happy Trails to you Dad, until we meet again.
He is survived by his six children, Julie Ann Tixier, Juanita Gail Hedges (Meville), Lucy Gallegos Arnett (Rob), Gilbert O. Gallegos (Judy), Anthony Gallegos, and Lisa Salas (Donald); 13 grandchildren, Matthew and Mark Tixier, Jennifer Swanson, Rana Stewart, Meville and James Hedges, Robert, Leigh and Zach Arnett, Gilbert and Greg Gallegos, Rachel Salas and Andrew Salas; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Minga Renden; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gilbert was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Bea; and his daughter, Catherine Stewart.
Gilbert, WWII veteran, recipient of a Purple Heart, retired from the Air Force after 21 years of service. He continued working in the private sector at EG & G until he retired at age 64. Gil and Bea spent their retirement traveling and attending little league, high school and college games, which Gil continued up until his death. His surviving family will miss him dearly; he remains the family horseshoe champion. Happy Trails to you Dad, until we meet again.
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