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Jacob Barboa Obituary
Jacob D. Barboa, "Jake" died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 82.
Jake is survived by his wife, Marion Barboa; children, Arlette Reynolds and husband, Buddy Reynolds, and Lynnette Barboa and husband, Paul Rusnock. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Laurette Leigh Barboa. He is also survived by grandchildren, Bailey Laukhuff and husband, Chad Laukhuff, and Loralee Reynolds. He leaves family members, Mel Sedillo, Francis Ray, Marie Sedillo, Paul Sedillo, Juanita Dunlap, Kathy Duffy, Nick Meeks, and George Meeks.
Jake was born on December 18, 1934 in Albuquerque, NM. He graduated from Albuquerque High School and then New Mexico State University in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science from the Department of Agriculture. He married Marion Bombach in 1960 in Las Cruces, NM and raised three daughters working and moving across New Mexico. In 1968 Jake and family settled in his home community of Pajarito.
Jake was a humble accomplished man who cared deeply for his wife, daughters, and extended family. He was a cowboy, a farmer, a passionate gardener, and he had an especially keen eye for livestock. Jake was an active participant and supporter of local 4-H clubs. He enjoyed sharing his knowledge and love for horses with his family at Quarter Horse events. He loved good farmland, horse racing, golfing with friends, basketball, and rodeo.
A Rosary will be Sunday, April 30, 2017, 6:00 p.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church at Isleta Pueblo. The Funeral will follow on Monday, May 1, 2017, 11 a.m. also at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 71 Tribal Rd 35. Father George will officiate the ceremony. Burial will follow at Pajarito Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cowboys for Cancer Research, www.c4cr.com, and Alta Mira Specialized Family Services,
www.altamiranm.org.
The family would like to thank High Desert Hospice for their excellent care of Jake. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jake's life. Please visit our online guestbook for Jake at
www.FrenchFunerals.com
Memories and Condolences
for Jacob Barboa
June OBrien
January 30, 2024
Jake is the best man I ever met. I think of him with gratitude in my heart.
Joyce Campbell Harris
May 2, 2017
So very sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Jake from AHS and the fun times we had dancing at "the center". I shall remember all of you in my prayers.
Anne McKinney
May 1, 2017
Deepest Sympathy to all.
May 1, 2017
A very good friend and some one I could always get to help ,whether it be to 4-H or the NM Junior Rodeo . Jake was always there . So long to a fine person . It has been an honor to have known you for all these years. Tooter
Linda Cleland-Ortiz
May 1, 2017
To Marian, Girls, and the entire family: I am so sorry for the loss of a great son, brother, husband and father. May he rest in peace and know that he was an inspiration to all of us. I feel like I've been part of your family forever. He will be missed.
April 30, 2017
Can't even start on the stories and memories we shared
April 30, 2017
So Sorry for your loss!
Jake was always so kind to me when I came over to the house with Laurette. He was a good man with a big heart. ❤
Debbie Berger Hill
Fred Gallegos
April 29, 2017
Condolences to the family,I met Jake years ago when I worked at Lee's he was a very good person RIP God bless the family
April 29, 2017
Andrea and I think an awful lot of your family. We couldn't have had better friends. Jake will be missed a great deal by many
. Robby and Andrea
Karlene Gonzales-Martinez
April 28, 2017
I am very sorry for your loss. Jake certainly made me feel special the few times we visited. What a wonderful life he lived and raised an awesome bunch of girls. My deepest sympathy.
Roberta Scott
April 28, 2017
Marion, so sorry.
Roberta (Bobbie) Field Scott
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