Ronald Elroy Laabs, age 79, passed on February 11, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on February 27, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Norman and Mable (Booth) Laabs. On December 22, 1956 Ronald married his soul mate Doreen Williams in Birmingham, England. He was a member of the United States Air Force, serving in the Korean Conflict. Ronald also was a Mason and a Shriner Member. He is also preceded in death by his Sisters, Norma and Carol. Ronald is survived by his beloved Wife, Doreen Laabs of Edgewood, NM; Son and Daughter in Law, Douglas and Annette Laabs of Hastings, MN; Daughter and Son in Law, Debbie and Ted Gonzales of Edgewood, NM; Grandchildren, Jordan, Courtney, Chloe, Sophie and William and Great Grandchild, Emma Lynn. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Thursday February 18, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at the Harris Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM.