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Don Marvin Van Zuiden

Honor Mission
Don Marvin Van Zuiden, Veteran
US Army
Rio Rancho, New Mexico – February 12, 2026

About the Mission:

Don joined the Army in 1974, where he served as a Tactical Wiring Operations Specialist. After his time in the service, he attended Morrison Technical Institute. Don was also recognized as Valedictorian of his graduating class. In 1979, he began work as a Manager at Sandia Laboratories where he specialized in Weapons Defense Systems; retiring in 2022. During his leisure time, Don was an avid lover of woodworking and auto repair.

Primary Staging Details:
February 12, 2026 — 8:30 AM
Lowes Rio Rancho – far west side parking lot
3805 Northern Blvd NE
Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
Map

Ride Captain:

Trevor Folks– [email protected]– 505-804-6481

Instructions:

Staging Time:
8:30 am – 8:45 am
Briefing:
9:00 am / temp 45°
KSU: 9:15 am (+/-) for escort to:
Santa Fe National Cemetery (lane #1 / left lane)
501 N. Guadalupe St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Flag Line for 11:00 am service

Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.

 


Submitted by: Trevor Folks
New Mexico Assistant State Captain


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