Mary Helen Avalos Obituary
The world bids farewell to Mary Helen Avalos (La Junta, Colorado), departing on January 26, 2025 at the age of 83. Mary Helen leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Helen Avalos to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Benny Gallegos and Romona Gallegos (Ortega); her husband Gilbert Avalos; her children, Joseph D. Palomino and Teresa M. Avalos; her great grandchild Antonio Victor Rodriquez; and her siblings, Johnny Gallegos (Frances), Eugene Gallegos, Barbara Ruiz (Johnny), Tommy Gallegos, Carmen Colangelo (Ralph), Patrick Gallegos and Anthony Gallegos.
She is survived by: her children, Daniel Palomino (Veronica), Barbara Leyba (Nick) and Diana Palomino (Mary Marfil); her grandchildren, Karen Casillas (Mike), Brittany Leyba, Lisa Leyba, Mardi Fernandez (Marcos), Shaina Herrera (Roberto), Lillian Rodriguez (Noe), Apolonia SanMiguel, Eric Palomino, Bethany Kelly, Markus Rodriquez, Amaya Rodriquez, Jadiss Rodriquez and Elias Rodriquez; her great grandchildren, Ethan Leyba, Deason Leyba, Amari Casillas, Vidal Fernandez, Aurora Fernandez, Adayr Herrera, Adriel Herrera, Adrian Herrera, Ezekiel Rodriguez, Enzo Rodriguez, Ezra Flores, Zoia Flores, Loki Flores, Ibri Flores, Amedio Archuleta and Adelaya Rodriquez; her siblings, Paul Gallegos (Bonnie), Sally Flores (Jose), Anita Duran, Rosemary Jimenez (Antonio), Bobby Gallegos (Barbara), David Gallegos (Veronica), Dolores Gallegos and Darlene Martinez (Bobby); and her sister-in-law Frances Gallegos. She is also survived by her children and grandchildren.
A rosary will be held on Friday, February 7th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the St. Patrick's Parish (518 W 3rd St, La Junta, CO 81050). A Mass will be held on Friday, February 7th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the same location. The inurnment will be held on Friday, February 7th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Ft. Lyon National Cemetery.
