September 28, 1927 - February 20, 2012 84, of Denver, passed away on February 20, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Esperanza M. Gallardo, children; Margaret Ann (Ron) Rowland, Ramona (Clark) Brooke, Shirley Jo (Charles) Johnson, David (Cindy) Gallardo, Joseph Gallardo, and Bobbi (Kirsten) Gallardo, Grandchildren; Jennifer Rowland, Angela Johnson, Danielle Rowland, Stephanie Gallardo, Rebecca Johnson, Monica Gallardo, Rachael Johnson, Devin Brooke, William Castagnoli, and Daniel Johnson, Great-Grandchildren; Kiera Johnson, Sydney Lawrence, Dominic Gallardo, Donovan Gallardo, Nathaniel Lawrence, Kaylie Johnson, Leo Gonzalez, and Matthew Lawrence, Brothers and Sisters; Paul Gallardo, Louis Borrego, Crystella Nily, Leroy Martinez, and Alberta Gonzales. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 10:00 am at St. Peter Catholic Church, 55 N. Jefferson St., Monument, CO 80132. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in memory of Joe to St. Peters Catholic Church (Monument, CO).