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Leonard Zumwalt Obituary

On Sunday December 30, 2012, Leonard P. Zumwalt Jr. entered into eternal rest in Deming, New Mexico.
At his request, there will only be a family memorial at a later date.
Leonard was born May 12, 1937 in Deming to Leonard and Bessie Zumwalt. He was loved by many and he never met a stranger.
He loved the outdoors and his family.
He is survived by his sisters, Carole Bennett of Deming, Vickie Zumwalt of Arizona; his children, Sheri and husband Steve of Idaho, Karen and husband Norman of Arizona, his sons, Tim Fitzhugh and wife Nancy of Arizona, and Darrell Zumwalt and wife Tracie of Nevada.
He was loved by nieces and nephews Kelli and husband Mike Ribbeck, Deanna Bennett and grandson Zackory Dimascio, Tara and husband Lonnie Arias, Cassie Arias, Kenny Bennett and wife Diana, Kathy and husband Jimmy Knight, Troy and Thelma Phillips, Verna Melendrez and Gordon Rooks; 21 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Vera Rooks, brother, George Zumwalt, daughter, Debbie Zumwalt, and grandson, Ari Fitzhugh. He will be missed by us all.
Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels and Mimbres Crematory - exclusive provider for "Veterans & Family Memorial Care."
To sign the online guest book or to send a card, please visit our website at www.bacasfuneralchapels.com.
Baca's is located at 811 S. Gold Avenue, Deming, NM, 88030. Phone: (575)546-9671.

Published by Deming Headlight from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2013.
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Uncle Leonard, we know you are up there hunting with Granny, Grandpa and Uncle George. We miss you, but take comfort in knowing you are at peace. We know you will watch over us, as you did in life. We love you!
Kelli, Mike, Tim, Kelsey and Amber

Kelli Ribbeck

January 5, 2013

Prayers for the Zumwalt family

Lana McDowell

January 4, 2013

Leonard and the Zumwalt family has been friends to my family for years. We will miss you, Leonard, may you rest in peace.
My condolences to the family
Cal Gray

January 4, 2013

January 3, 2013

January 3, 2013

Rest in peace Uncle Leonard. You will be missed, but you will live on in our hearts forever.

LTC Arias

January 3, 2013

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