Andrea "Angie" Zuniga

Andrea “Angie” Zuniga passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Guadalupe County Hospital. She was born December 3, 1948, to Kurt Klaasmeyer and Ella (Hestermann) Klaasmeyer in Burr, Nebraska. Angie was raised in Burr, where she also attended school.

On November 30, 1983, Angie married the love of her life, Juan Zuniga, in Farwell, Texas. Together, they built a life centered around family, love, and faith.

Throughout her working years, Angie held several positions in her community. She worked as a manager at Allsup’s, at T&D Grocery Store, as a law enforcement dispatcher in Fort Sumner, and at Fred’s Restaurant and the nursing home in Fort Sumner.

A devout Christian, Angie found joy in her faith, as well as in crocheting, arts, and crafts. She had a creative spirit and a loving heart, but her greatest happiness came from spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed cooking for those she loved, bringing everyone together around the table. Her family was her pride and joy, and the memories made with them will be cherished for generations to come.

Angie was preceded in death by her parents, Kurt and Ella Klaasmeyer; her nephew, Matthew Klaasmeyer; and her sister-in-law, Candice Klaasmeyer.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Juan, of Santa Rosa; her children, Cristine (Victor) Ritch of Clovis, New Mexico; Kurt (Samantha) Griego and Kerrilyn Webb, all of Fort Sumner, New Mexico.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Emiliano (Krista) Gauna, Steven (Lisa) Gauna, Kurstin (Estevan) Chavez, Jerry Javin Webb, Colby Griego, James Griego, Kallie Griego, Anthony (Coty) Ritch, and Steven Ritch; her great-grandchildren, Martel Gauna, Madelena Gauna, Alijah Gauna, Luciano Gauna, Orion Ritch, John Chavez, and Emalyna Chavez; and her siblings, Al Klaasmeyer and Ken (Linda) Klaasmeyer.

Angie leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion to family. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her, in the traditions she shared, the meals she prepared, and the countless moments of love she gave so freely.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Services are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa, 923 S. Third St., Santa Rosa, NM 88435. 575-472-3369.