Manuel "Coyote" Gallegos

Age 44, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026. Beloved son of Alfred and Jean Gallegos. Loving brother of Jean Marie (Martin) Martinez and Carmella (Michael) Sanchez Guynn. Caring father of Barry, Alec and Margaret. Proud grandfather of Jonah. Dearest former companion of Nicole Medellin. Kind nephew of many uncles and aunt. Dear uncle of many nephews and nieces. Cherished friend of many. President Mixtecas Chicago Heights Chapter.

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Yesterday was a heavy day for the whole Mixtecas world.

First and foremost, I want to send my deepest condolences to Coyote's family and to our entire Mixteca Nation. This loss hit hard.

This brother right here was a real one. A solid carnal. Even though the time we had around each other was short lived and never enough time with each other, it was more than enough for me to see the kind of man and brother you were. Some people don't need years to leave a mark - they do it with their presence, their loyalty, their heart, and the way they carry themselves. That was you.

And seeing how your absence is shaking the whole Mixteca Nation right now says everything that needs to be said. That kind of pain don't come from just anybody — it comes from losing someone who was truly loved, truly respected, and truly part of the bloodline of this nation.

Anybody who had the blessing to cross paths with you knows exactly what I mean. You brought a certain energy with you... a feeling, a motion, a presence that people felt. The kind of brother people looked forward to seeing. The kind of carnal that made his mark without ever having to force it. You were one of them ones, and that's why this one hurts.

Ride easy now, carnal.

May you ride high in the heavens with our fallen Mixteca brothers, with the Mixtec gods opening our glistening roads of gold for you and watching over you. Down here, your absence is being felt heavy... but your name, your spirit, and your memory will keep riding with us everywhere we go.

From all of us here in Los Dells Chapter — rest easy, brother.

You'll be missed, remembered, and respected always.

MFFM