Alfred Esquibel, 93

Former Ronan resident Alfred Esquibel passed away Friday, May 4, at his home in Gallup, N.M. He was 93.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa; sons Marty Esquibel (Antoinette) of Gallup, Mike Esquibel of Benton, Ark., and Ed Esquibel of Gallup. Alfred had seven grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvador Esquibel and Esphifarna Esquibel, brother David Esquibel, sisters Alvina Gutierrez, Sara Cervantes and Dolores Vera, and great-granddaughter Jada Esquibel.

Alfred worked at Kicking Horse Job Corp for six years before transferring to the Flathead Irrigation Project in Polson, and then worked for Mission Valley Power until his retirement in 1998.

He was a founding member of the Knights of Columbus in Ronan. He also coached Little League in Ronan and volunteered at the Ronan Bread Basket after he retired until moving back to Gallup, N.M.

Services will be announced at a later date.