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Kenneth “Tinker” Esparza passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, laughter, generosity, and unwavering devotion to those he loved.

Ken was a hardworking and dedicated man who built a long and successful career first with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway and later as an insurance salesman with New York Life, where he became a top producer for many years. He believed deeply in providing for his …

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My condolences to Tinker's family. I first met Tinker when [we played little baseball and we were on the Gallup Basebal…
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Born

August 9th, 1958
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Passed away

February 19th, 2026
Gallup, NM

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Kenneth "Tinker" Esparza