December 21, 1943 — April 15, 2026

Swink, Colorado

Obituary

Ermelinda “Erma” Gallegos, 82, of Swink, Colorado passed away on April 15, 2026, at Pikes Peak Hospice Facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born on December 21, 1943, at her Swink family home to Juan & Adelina (Esquibel) Aragon.

She loved Jesus and shared her faith and his message everywhere she went. She loved spending time with family and enjoyed cooking, sewing, and crocheting.

She had a loving and giving heart and always had a kind word and message to everyone she met. She always made the small things the “big things” by making everyone feel special with a warm smile, compliment, and a gentle hug.

Erma is survived by her husband Gilbert Gallegos of Swink, Colorado; children, Gil Gallegos (Nicki Massman) of Tucson, Arizona and Roberta (Mike) Caldwell of Lamar, Colorado; granddaughter, Mariah Torrez; great grandchildren, Luna Torrez, Deondre Caldwell and Lily Downing and three nephews, Eric & Jason Aragon and John Gallegos.

Erma is preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Adelina Aragon, siblings, Louie Aragon and Mary (Max) Gallegos and great granddaughter, Athena Torrez.

Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery with Pastor Michael Martin of Pueblo, Colorado officiating.

Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Perez & Peacock Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.