Reuben “BooBoo” Gallegos was born May 4, 1958, to the sole parent Sally Gallegos, and passed away Nov. 30, 2023, at his home in Winslow with his wife Connie, his daughter, Elena, and his two sisters by his side. Reuben was one of five children, born a twin alongside his sister Darlene. Reuben was known to most as BooBoo and for giving nick names to his friends and family. He graduated in 1977. BooBoo worked for the City of Winslow up until retirement was forced upon him after 27 years of dedicated service, this was devastating to him, always believing in his heart and mind he would one day return to work. BooBoo leaves behind his wife of 31 years, Connie; his daughter, Elena Salazar; brother, Patrick Hughes; and two sisters, Darlene Gallegos and Yvonne Rodríguez. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sally Gallegos; sister, Vanessa Baca; maternal grandparents, Delfino and Adelida Gallegos; aunt, Mary (Tommie) Gallegos; and uncle, Benjamin Apodaca. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, at Winslow Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, at Desert View Cemetery. A gathering will follow at the Gallegos’ home. Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow handled the arrangements.
