Mercedes “Mercy” D. Gallegos, 77, passed away February 26, 2012. Preceded in death by her parents, Cresencio and Inez Manzanares; brother, Toby Manzanares; lifetime partner, Dick Green. Mercy is survived by her children, Johnna (Randel) McGill, Robin (Tom) Miller, John Gallegos, Brenda (Woody) Palmer, Pam (Mike Sanders) Gallegos; and their father, John Gallegos; brother, DD (Kathryne) Manzanares; 9 grandchildren ; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Mercy was crowned, “Colorado Mother of the Year” in 1996. Funeral Service, 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at Adrian Comer Garden Chapel. Arrangements by Adrian Comer Garden Chapel.