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Obituary for QUEEN


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday March 29, 2012

RONALD Age 44, was called back to be with our Lord on Saturday, March 24th, 2012. He is survived by his wife Cindy Leyba-Queen; step-daughter Jaclyn Leyba and step-son Joshua Leyba. He is also survived by his father Ronald Queen; mother Jacqueline Paul; mother-in-law Flora Montano; sister Bambi Queen and son Jordan Queen; sister Rhonda Peralta, spouse Mike Peralta and children Fred Ogle, daughter Amia; and Amanda Ogle; sister Angel Sanchez, spouse Daniel Sanchez, daughter Ashley Sanchez and son Jacob Sanchez; sister Sally Queen, spouse Chris Carcich, daughter Sabrina Aragon; sister-in-law Debra Currier, spouse Gary Currier, Gabe Armijo, Mariah Romero, spouse Anthony Romero and son Jaiden Romero; brother-in- law Chris Montano, spouse Heidi Gray daughter Lyra Salandre; Nicole Montano and children, Nichelle Montano and children; brother-in-law Jason (Budder) Montano, spouse Kim Ortiz Montano, sons Andrew Montano and Nicholas Montano; sister-in-law Delilah Montano-Baca, spouse Steve Baca, children Stephen Baca and Amber Baca; brother-in-law Matt Montano and spouse Erica Montano - and many personal and business friends. Originally from Orange County, California, Ron came to New Mexico and brought his incredible spirit with him. Ron was a Cibola High School graduate. After serving with excellence in the U. S. Army, Ron came back to New Mexico and built a wonderful life and had friends just about everywhere. He led a very active life which included boating and camping. He loved to ride his Harley. Ron was a devoted Husband, Father, Brother and Son. Ron was always willing to be there and help friends and family - ready to joke and make every time a great time. Ron, we will miss your laugh, smile and sense of humor. We will also miss your devotion to friends and family, and your heart which was bigger than this Earth. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna Road Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109 with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ron's name to the New Mexico Autism Society www.nmautismsociety.org or Mandy's Farm for Autistic Women www.mandysfarm.org For more information, call Riverside Funeral Home,225 San Mateo Blvd NE, (505) 764-9663.