Jake Henry Gallegos

Jake Henry Gallegos

Jake Henry Gallegos, 68, passed away at George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home on November 5, 2016. He was born March 30, 1948 in Del Norte, Colorado to Alex Gallegos and Flora Medina Gallegos. He lived most of his life in Ogden and graduated from Ben Lomond High School. He joined the Marines in 1966; he served in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1972.

Jake was a member of the Catholic Church. He enjoyed wood working, football, baseball and camping.

Jake is survived by his children, Anita Gallegos, Amanda Polo, Anthony Martinez and James Martinez; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; siblings, Cynthia Lucas, Victor Gallegos, Donna Alarid, Veronica Gallegos, Tobias Gallegos, Lloyd Gallegos, Charlie Gallegos and Esther Gallegos. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Robert and Arthur and sisters Loretta and Carmen.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 514 24th Street. A viewing will be held on Thursday, November 10th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 Monroe Blvd. where Military Honors will be accorded.

The family would like to thank the staff at George E. Wahlen Veterans Home and Bristol Hospice.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
November 10, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceSt. Joseph's Catholic Church
514 24th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
November 11, 2016
11:30 AM
CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
November 11, 2016