Sinforosa (Symfy) Gallegos

Sinforosa (Symfy) Angelita Gallegos, 65, of Brighton, Colorado passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. She was born on September 17, 1950 and was the seventh of ten children born to Jacob and Angelita (Maldonado) Alarid. Sinforosa was named after her maternal grandmother who came to assist in her birth at home while the other six siblings excitedly awaited her arrival.

Symfy is survived by her husband Ernie Gallegos, son Sean Mandez (Becky and Grandchildren Autumn and Audrey), daughter Geraldine Mandez (Grandchildren Frankie, Emanuel, and Daniel), Christy and Ken Merritt (Grandchildren Victor, Annastasiah, and Shane), Darlene and Sam Fenner (Grandchildren Cody and Joseph), Lenna Deane (Grandchildren David and Javi), her brothers and sisters Jacob Alarid, Paul Alarid, Juanita Tanguma (Mel), Pat Alarid, Orlando Alarid, Aaron Alarid (Wendy), Dominic Alarid (Lesley), and Andrea Lucero (Gerald). Her Parents and Brother Tom Alarid preceded her in death.

Symfy was a beloved friend to many and a passionate artist and gardener. Her love of God was truly inspirational. She loved to praise, honor, and worship God and spread the Good News to everyone she met, and changed many lives through Jesus' name. Symfy's last prayer request for everyone is to re-examine your walk with the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior and to accept His invitation for a new beginning and to live for Him.

The Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 10:00 am at The Worship Center, 14650 Chambers Road, Brighton, Colorado. Inurnment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Brighton, Colorado.

Tabor-Rice Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.