Francisco ‘Kiko’ Gallegos Salas

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Francisco ‘Kiko’ Gallegos Salas

  Francisco “Kiko” Gallegos Salas, 70, passed away on Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, at Banner Baywood Hospital, surrounded by his family.

  Francisco was born May 11, 1948, to Damas L. Salas and Eva Gallegos Salas. Francisco, also known as “Kiko”, served our country proudly in the United States Army and was a member of the 1st Cavalry Division. He is a Vietnam War Veteran.

  He volunteered as a firefighter and worked for Asarco/Kennecott until his retirement.

  Anyone who knew Kiko knew that softball was his favorite sport. He played softball himself for many years and coached many teams.

  Kiko is preceded in death by his parents, Damas and Eva Salas; sisters, Maryann and Susie; and nephew, Eric. He is survived by his daughter, Tonie Salas; nine grandchildren, Alexis, Bianca, Lainey, Jacob, Adrianna, Jessica, Brandi, Omar and Anita; great-grandson, Ayden; sisters, Emmy and Angela; brothers, Benni and Damas; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

  Memorial services were held June 2, 2018 at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park. Patriot Honor Guard was present during the services.

  He will forever be in our hearts as well as loved and missed.

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