Obituary of Nancy Therese Gallegos

Nancy T. Gallegos, age 83 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 17, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  She was born February 25, 1940, in Chicago, IL to John R. and Helen (Kendrick) Smith.  She married Joseph J. Gallegos on July 9, 1960, In Chicago, IL.  Nancy loved her school kitchen job, serving for the children in the Meridian Elementary District.  She especially enjoyed making rosaries with the Holy Apostles Rosary Makers. 

She is survived by her husband, Joseph, of Meridian, sons: Gene (Maria) Gallegos of Meridian, Gary (Rubie) Gallegos of Meridian, Joseph Jr. (Molini) Gallegos of Nampa; daughter, Cynthia Gallegos of Meridian; sister, Ardis Schallerer of Arlington Heights IL; grandchildren: Cassi Gallegos, Nathan Gallegos, Josh Gallegos, Amanda Gallegos, Justin Gallegos, and Matthew Gallegos; great-grandchildren: Julian M. and Lydia Gallegos.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Helen Smith; brothers: Neil, Mark, and John “Jackie” Smith; sisters:  Donna Kelly, Ursula Strom, Barbara Kocik, and Joanne Sako and grandson, Anthonie Gallegos.

A Recitation of the Rosary and viewing will begin at 10 AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM on Thursday, February 29^th at Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Meridian.  Committal services will follow at Meridian Cemetery.

Memorials may be made in Nancy’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, ALZ.org.   Remembrances may be left for Nancy’s family at www.AccentFuneral.com.