GALLEGO, Ron (1963-2024)

On Sunday, March 10, 2024, Ronald (Ron) Gallego, loving brother, uncle, and friend
passed away just shy of 61 years of age in Santa Ana, California. Ron is survived by his
brothers Ric and Randy, niece Jaszmine, great nieces, cousins, friends, and dog Chloe.
Ron was born on April 10, 1963 in Inglewood, California to Robert and Bea Gallego. He
grew up in West Covina, CA and graduated from Nogales High School in 1981. Since
childhood, Ron’s passions were health and fitness, body building, martial arts, and the
beach where he loved spending time.
Ron’s career spanned a variety of professions from fitness instructor, to male review
dancer and model to restaurant server, hairdresser, cosmetology industry sales rep, and
entrepreneur. The common thread among all Ron’s pursuits was his ability to relate to
people from all walks of life. Although known to family and friends as a fun-living,
Ladies’ Man who could be ridiculously competitive, he was also a man of faith who liked
to share his love of God and Christianity with anyone who would listen. Family was also
important to Ron who embraced a Papa-like role with his niece and grandnieces as well
his mother in her final years as her primary care giver. He had a sentimental heart and
often reminisced about childhood family gatherings and holiday celebrations.
The beaches of Southern California were Ron’s happy place where he loved to relax and
felt close to God. His spirit lives on in the majestic waves, tranquil ocean, and loving
hearts and minds of those who knew him. May he rest in peace with God as he reunites
with his parents, eldest brother, and loved ones in eternity where the stars meet the sea.