Bacilio N. Gallegos

September 12, 1934 - March 11, 2021

Bacilio Narvaiz Gallegos, 86, of Zephyr, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. A visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, Rosary from 7:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday, March 12, 2021 at Heartland Funeral Home. A Mass at St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Brownwood will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 13, 2021 with interment to follow at Zephyr Cemetery. Bacilio was born September 12, 1934 in Rancho-el Salto, Mexico to Petronilo and Isabel Gallegos. He attended Secundaria school in Mexico then continued his education through a private tutoring with his uncle. Bacilio married Maria Narvaez and they began a life together that blessed them with five children. Bacilio Gallegos was a wonderful man who worked hard all his life, even after retirement and never slowed down. He was a family man first and foremost. He brought enjoyment everywhere he went, never met a stranger and always was willing to help. He was a jack-of-all-trades, he cooked, planted a garden and raised animals. He worked for the Zephyr Water Supply company for 38 years and they called him Manuel. He was always giving advice on how to be better in life. After a hard day of work he would sit on the porch with his favorite dogs and tell us stories about when he was younger. He will be deeply missed and he lived a good life surrounded by his family and friends. He passed away peacefully at his home. Bacilio is survived by his sons, Bacilio Gallegos Jr. of Brownwood and Joe Gallegos and fiancé Jessica of Blanket; daughters, Janie Bell and husband Tommy of Early, Eletizia "Tish" Gallegos of Zephyr and Louisa Van Ness and husband Robert of Maryland; 6 grandchildren, Thomas and Timothy Bell of Early, Elijah and Caliana Gallegos of Blanket, Dustin and Alejandra Gallegos of Maryland. Bacilio was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maria Gallegos and his parents.