Maria Margarita Adelita "Della" Gallegos

Della Gallegos 85, died on August 31, 2024, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born Maria Margarita Adelita Sanchez on February 22, 1939. Della was born in Taos, the daughter of the late George and Barbara Sanchez of Cimarron. She was preceded in death by one son, Leonard and one sister, Lucy.

Della lived most of her life in Cimarron and Raton. She was a smart, strong, beautiful, loving and kind daughter, mother, granny and friend. Mom was our family’s North Star and always carried herself with elegance, dignity and grace. She will be missed dearly by her sons, daughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.

Solemn Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cimarron. Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery.