Zachariah Sebastion Evangel passed away January 18, 2026, at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born November 26, 1985, in Albuquerque, son of the late Steven Evangel, and Claudette Evangel.

Zach (aka Domer) made many lifelong friends, some as early as kindergarten. Most of whom are with us today as more than just friends, but brothers and sisters. He continued accumulating friends in tennis, baseball & football and everywhere else he went. He also made lasting friendships through Scouts starting from Cub Scouts and continuing through Boy Scouts where he obtained the top rank of Eagle.

He graduated from Valley High School in 2004, known by many and loved by all, and was rightly named Class Jester

An all-American renaissance man who loved to travel, Zachariah worked hard and played with equal dedication. He was an adventurer and a jack of all trades. He was an avid snowboarder, loved the outdoors, camping, mountain biking and fishing, especially with his father. He embraced life’s open roads, finding joy in shared laughter, new horizons, and the simple pleasures of good company. He loved his family deeply and was always there for them.

Zachariah was a warm loving man with a tremendous sense of humor, and a very generous nature and the best whistle talker around. He loved people and people loved him. He was an easy friend to have, He rarely focused on himself, but instead he turned outward with genuine curiosity about people, gently pushing to forge real connections. His favorite tool was humor, often self-deprecating and always disarming. He won over strangers and strengthened lifelong bonds. He did things the way he thought they should be done. One of many examples, when he insisted on wearing a tie to school every day of kindergarten.

He will be remembered for his laughter, kindness, grandiose entertainment, generosity, the adventures he shared with us, and for his incredible River Dancing skills, and because of him – we’ll never forget “Sammy Sosa”.

Zachariah is survived by his mother, Claudette, and by his brother, Aaron. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles & cousins spread across different states that couldn’t make it. We’re happy to have his aunt Ida & Uncle Dan, along with his Aunt LouAnne & Uncle Jim, his Aunt Elizabeth and cousins Josh, Deirdre, Sam and his wife Marissa.