d. November 14, 2024

On November 14, 2024, Kenneth Jassmann of Questa, New Mexico, left this world to begin his new journey, free of pain, but full of beauty and wonderment.

Ken was born in the town of Beulah, North Dakota, to Herbert and Vera Jassmann. After graduation, he joined his dad in road construction and they worked their way south to New Mexico. He was drafted into the armed services where he served in the military at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. After serving, he moved to Questa where his parents had settled, and he met his wife, Margaret Espinosa, from Blanca, Colorado.
Ken worked as an auto mechanic and towtruck operator in Questa with Mike Gaillour at the local Shell Station. He then moved on and joined Colomex Oil and Gas Company and Taos Gravel where he was a truck and diesel mechanic and operator for many years. Then he went to work with his brother at Bruce’s Gravel in Eagle Nest until his retirement.

Ken enjoyed boating and fishing with his family and would make friends at any lake he was at while enjoying the outdoors. He loved to work on anything with a motor in it, riding his lawn mower and visiting with all the neighbors. He always loved to read, enjoyed learning about new things, and enjoyed watching his big-screen TV. He was also a ham radio operator and enjoyed listening to transmissions around the world.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Vera Jassmann, his brother Neil, brother and sisters-in-law Robert, Emma, and Catherine Espinosa, and niece Yolanda.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret ,of 52 years; son Joseph and daughter Kendara; brothers, Bruce (Gina), Randy (Karen); sisters, JoAnn Ortega (Ernest), Judy Jassmann-Adams (Cliff), Tammy Butler (Stewart); brothers-in-law, Arnold Espinosa (Flo), Roger Espinosa (Irene) and sister-in-law Charlotte Lee (Riche). He is also survived by three grandchildren, two nephews and seven nieces, as well as many cousins. As per his final request, a private family service will be held.