Mark A. Fleming, age 48, of Raton, N.M. died on Monday, March 30, 2015 in Raton.
He was born December 9th, 1966 in Raton, N.M., the son of Marvin and Sue Fleming.
He was an electrician for Pyramid Instrumentation and Electric Company of Raton. He was married to Lethetta Roe.
He is survived by his mother Sue Fleming and father Marvin Fleming and wife Angela, his wife Lethetta of Raton, daughter Tessa and son Jacop of Raton, his sisters Beven Fleming and Amy Fleming of Raton, his brothers Matthew Fleming and Kathy Pohl, of Raton, Scott Fleming of Colorado Springs, CO. and grandson Gage Fleming, also survived by nieces Mariah, Brittany and Brooke Fleming, nephews Cody Poncho and Nicholas Fleming.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Natasha, mother and father-in-law Cleon and Lavern Roe. His sister-in-law Cora Roe, his maternal grandmother Loretta Frazier, maternal grandfather Thurman Hilbus, paternal grandparents Roland and Wynona Fleming, uncles Roland Fleming, Delbert Fleming, Cindo Baca, and Charles Bada.
Mark’s family always came first and he loved life and made friends wherever he went. He had a generous heart and would always defend and help those who needed it. His laugh and the playful twinkle in his eye will be sorely missed.
Mark was dedicated to his country serving in the 6th BN Air Defense Artillery with the New Mexico National Guard. He also served with Co C 809th Eng. BN 4th BDE in Fort Dixon, Virginia. Mark graduated with honors and his final scores set a record which has yet to be broken. Mark was called back into service to serve in Operation Desert Storm and was later honorably discharged.
Services will be on Saturday, April 4th at 2:00 P.M. in the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mark Crotinger officiating. Inurnment will be in the Fairmont Cemetery with military honors provided by the Raton V.F.W.
Arrangements and celebration of love for Mark A. Fleming are under the direction of the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home of Raton.
An account has been set up at International Bank for donations for Mark’s wife and children.
