Peter E. Galli passed away peacefully on Nov. 17, 2016, at his home in Gilbert, Ariz., with his loving wife, Paula, at his side. He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers, Robert and Michael Galli. Pete was born on Jan. 13, 1926, in Elko, Nev., to Elpedio "Pete" Galli and Rose Modarelli Galli. He married Dorothy Bastian in September 1953. They were blessed with three children, Craig (Lark Evans) of Salt Lake City, Utah, Reed (Mary Ann Taylor) of Fayetteville, Ga., and Lora (Steve Gonda) of Plano, Texas. Pete and Dorothy divorced in April 1983. He married Paula Schubert on April 8, 2011. Pete and Paula enjoyed traveling the world together, including most recently a fishing trip to Alaska in July. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and licensed pilot. Pete received his bachelor's degree in geological engineering in 1951 from the University of Alaska School of Mines. A highly successful exploration geologist, he and his business partner, the late John Livermore, developed the Pinson Gold Mine in Nevada, among others. Pete is survived by his three children, six step-children, 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren and 12 step-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will take place on Dec. 10, 2016, at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Mesa, Ariz., at 11 a.m.