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Michael Gaillour

Michael Gaillour

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Michael Gaillour, 82, of Questa, NM passed away August 24, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael served his country during the World War II in the European Theatre. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Master Sergeant in 1946. Michael was born in Vaughn, NM on July 11, 1926. Michael owned, operated and partnered several successful businesses to include building contracting, automotive services, towing, trucking, school bus contracting, as well as Real Estate Investing. He was a member of the Questa Credit Union Board and the VFW Post 7688 where he served as a former commander. He is preceded in death by his parents; John and Louisa Gaillour, his sisters; Emily Shahoain, Lucy Gonzales, and brother; Reynold Gaillour. Michael is survived by his wife Oralia Gaillour, daughters; Vivian Vigil and husband Christopher of Santa Fe, NM, Mavis Miller and husband Douglas of Plano, TX, Christine Martinez and husband Walter of Albuquerque, NM, Linda Myers and husband Patrick of Atlanta, GA, and Melissa Owen and husband James of Santa Fe, NM, son; Michael E. Gaillour and wife Cindy of Albuquerque, NM, grandsons; Christopher Vigil of Tempe, AZ, Jason Martinez of Albuquerque, NM, Mitchell Martinez of Albuquerque, NM, Benjamin Myers of Atlanta, GA, Zachary Gaillour of Albuquerque, NM, David Owen of Santa Fe, NM, and Matthew Owen of Santa Fe, NM, granddaughters; Jennifer Shea and husband Ryan of Santa Fe, NM, Jacqueline Martinez of Albuquerque, NM, Katherine Myers, of Atlanta, GA, and Madelyn Owen of Santa Fe, NM, great-granddaughters; Jonah Vigil of Tempe, AZ, and Isabella Shea of Santa Fe, NM, great-grandson, Thomas Shea, of Santa Fe, NM, sisters; Marie Galindre of Eagle, ID, Margaret Martinez and husband David of Albuquerque, NM, and Annie Rogers of Eagle, ID, and brother John Gaillour II and wife Priscilla of Rio Rancho, NM.

Rosary was recited on August 28, 2008 at St. Anthony's Parish in Questa. Funeral mass was held on August 29, 2008 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Santa Fe. Interment followed at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions can be made in Michael Gaillour's name to the UNM Cancer Center.

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Name Michael Gaillour
Date of Death August 24th, 2008
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Address 818 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
Taos NM 87571
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Maxine Rael published a tribute .

Our Condolences to Riley and Mike's Family. We loved Mike here at the Credit Union. We can't even begin to tell you how much we will miss Mike. He was a teaser. He teased everyone who walked thru the door. We will remember Mike with a Mischevious Smile on his Face, Never Complaining.

Maxine & Laurie

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Jason Martinez published a comment .

Miss you so much Grandpa I think about you every day you forever changed my life and molded me into someone I could have never become on my own. I love you.

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Renee Martinez published a tribute .

Mr. Gaillour was a great friend to me. He used to visit the Village of Questa offices regularly and sit and visit with me. He used to give me advice and tell me I needed to get my life in check because I wasn't getting any younger. Mostly, he would like to just talk about things. We will miss seeing him here at the office and giving us all a hard time. May God Bless all of you and give you the strength to get through.

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Norma Stone published a tribute .

I know you will be missed by your family. May you rest in peace.

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Jamie Archuleta published a tribute .

I am sorry for the loss of your beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather. Mr. Gaillour was a great friend. He would always go out of his way to say Hello to me and my family. I will always remeber the conversations we would have. My Sincere condolences.

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Rose L. Martinez published a tribute .

Riley & Family,
Pat & I were very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Can't tell you how much we will miss him & his teasing. Pat will always remember how he would poke his elbow as he was going to Communion. He was one of the first people that welcomed us to Questa when we first came to town back in 1968. May God bless & keep you all strong during this very difficult time & in the days to come.
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Pat & Rose

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James Trujillo & Family published a tribute .

To a dear family that is grieving deeply, we are all very sorry for your loss. Uncle Mike was a wonderful man who loved his community and family very much. He will be missed by us all. We wish you all the very best in this very sad time and know we are all here for you guys if you ever need anything. - Aunt Riley be strong now and forever because Uncle Mike would not want you to cry or be sad for him. Go on living your life like he wanted you to; spend time with your kids and family, play with your grandkids and great-grandkids and be the strong woman you have always been for them. WE LOVE YOU ALL!!! James (Coony), Lillian, Delena, Marina, Stacio, & JR.

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Leslie (Segura) Vigil published a tribute .

My sincere condolences to the Gaillour family. Mike meant a lot to our family. We always called him grandpa Mike since we moved to Questa. He will greatly be missed. When I would meet up with him wherever it was(El Taoseno)it would start out as a friendly conversation than an argument about something or other. I would walk away with a smile cause he always tried to have the last word. You will forever be in my heart. Thank you Riley and family for sharing him with us....

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Brian And Kylie Condon published a tribute .

My Condolences to your Family. Mike was a Great Man and He Will Be Missed. Our Prayers are with You. God Bless!

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Bonifacio Fresquez published a tribute .

Rest in Peace my Dear Friend. We had Alot in Common. May God Bless You, and I know that your in Glory with our Dear Lord in Heaven.

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Judyquintana published a tribute .

Dear Family We have so many good memories of your Dad May he rest in eternal peace knowing he was loved by all of you!! May God comfort all of you!! frank judy and girls

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Catherine Mena published a tribute .

Gaillour family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I knew Michael when I was very young and was blessed to see him recently in Albuquerque. Mikey, my prayers are with you.

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Benita & Carlos Rael published a tribute .

Thinking of you at such a time, you will be in our prayers.

Benita (benni) and Carlos

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Jeannie M. Baca published a tribute .

Mr. Gaillour:
What a pillar of strength and integrity your were to your family and to the Questa community. Memories of your bright smile, encouraging advice and tilted cap will be cherished. You lived an admirable life and will be greatly missed.

Jeannie M. Baca
Albuqueque, NM

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Lisa Lovato published a tribute .

I remember Michael as my bus driver and a father to a dear friend. As a child my sister and I would fight to sit next to him on the school bus. Michael was a great man and a joker. May you rest in peace Mr. Gaillour.

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