Timothy Eric Ishmael, 60, of Gallup, NM

Timothy died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital in Gallup, NM. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Wagner Christian Church in Wagner, SD. Inurnment will be in the ZCBJ Cemetery in Wagner.

Timothy Eric Ishmael was born on August 3, 1963, to Ralph and Viola (Baggs) Ishmael, one of the 13 siblings and was raised and worked on the family farm and salvage yard. He attended school in Wagner. Tim had a variety of jobs over the years. He worked as a truck driver, railroad lineman, and mechanic.

Tim then moved to Gallup, NM to work as a mechanic on heavy equipment. While there, he met the love of his life, Lois Hubbard. Lois and Tim shared many travels together. They loved to camp, fish, and watch movies together.

Tim had a passion for hunting and fishing. He loved spending time in the mountain ranges in New Mexico seeking signs of elk and deer. In the summer, he could be found at the Navajo lakes fishing and camping. He also volunteered at the Humane Society and was involved in saving animals. Tim belonged to the Lions Club in Gallup. Tim was a loving, kind, and caring person.

Tim leaves behind Lois Hubbard; son Eric Ishmael of Wapakoneta, OH; daughters: Erica Ishmael of Roseburg, OR and Eliza Walter of Mitchell, SD; 6 stepchildren; 4 grandchildren; 20 step grandchildren; 1 step great-grandchild; brothers: Walter (Donna), Marion (Linda), Vernon (Connie), Joseph (Cindy), Jerry, David (Judy), and Chad; sisters: Margaret (Clyde) Mach, Barbara (Robert) Kucera, Connie (Calvin) Larive, and Karen Ishmael; sister-in-law JoAnne Ishmael; 25 nieces and nephews; 56 great nieces and nephews; 13 great-great nieces and nephews; and friends and coworkers.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Viola Ishmael; brother Richard; nieces: Dianne Ishmael and Sandra Ghori; and nephew Ralph Ishmael.

The family requested in lieu of flowers, please donate to the Humane Society.