Tereisa M. Gallegos

Our beloved matriarch, Tereisa M. Gallegos, joined her husband, José S. Gallegos, on Friday, July 16, 2021, at the age of 84. Born May 15, 1937 in El Rito, New Mexico, she married her Corazón on April 22, 1957. They were married 58 years and gave the world to six daughters, 15 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. Tereisa passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

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Known for a welcoming spirit, giving heart, and good humor, Tereisa wove strong family ties and forged long-lasting friendships wherever she went. She enjoyed many friends at Sorenson Research/Abbott Critical Care Systems and Deseret Medical where she proudly worked until retirement at the age of 62.

Dedicated to her faith, Tereisa actively supported her local Catholic community and demonstrated the virtues of diligence, kindness, and unconditional love. Mom lived a life close to God, teaching her children to always put God and family first.

Tereisa loved tending her flower garden and occasional trips to Wendover with family and friends. She visited loved ones no matter the distance and always had a blanket hand-made for a new baby. Her husband, family, and friends enjoyed unforgettable chile verde and rice pudding. Grandkids could count on leaving Grandma’s with a full belly and biscochitos for later.

If her overflowing voicemail is anything to go by, Tereisa will be missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting her. We will never forget her voice and laughter.

Our sincere gratitude to the medical care workers who helped us through this difficult journey.

Tereisa is survived by her daughters Lillian (Isaac) Burks, Doreen (Victor) Lopez, Rosalie (Bradley) Carter, Judy Gallegos, Elvera Lipschutz, Precilla (Robert) Aviles, stepson Tony Gallegos, 15 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her loving spouse.

A viewing will be held Wednesday, July 21, at 6pm with Rosary to follow at 7pm. A funeral Mass will be held Thursday, July 22 at 12pm with a viewing one hour prior beginning at 11am. Viewings and Mass will be at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, 4914 S 2200 W, Taylorsville, UT. Following Mass, interment will be at Redwood Memorial Cemetery, 6500 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT at 3:30 PM.

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