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Donald H. Greetan

1932 - 2017

Donald H. Greetan obituary, 1932-2017, Carlsbad, NM

BORN

1932

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

West Funeral Home - Carlsbad

401 N. Guadalupe

Carlsbad, New Mexico

Donald Greetan Obituary

Mr. Donald H. Greetan, 84 years of age, went to live with the Lord on February 15, 2017. Don is survived by the love of his life, wife of fifty-nine years, Mary Greetan, their seven children; Patrick, William, Kathleen, Donald, Thomas, Susan, and Jeanne, twelve grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his older brother Richard Greetan and wife Louise.
Don retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Master Sargent, following twenty years of service. He saw duty in both Korean and Vietnam Wars. A passionate fisherman and dedicated musician since age fourteen, Don's collection of guitars were gifted to San Jose Catholic Church. His spirit lives on through the music of our youth. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 20, 2017 at San Jose Catholic Church. Father Martin Cordero will be the celebrant. Vigil will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday at San Jose Catholic Church. Visitation will be 1-5 p.m. on Sunday at West Funeral Home. Cremation will take place following the mass. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Jonah's House 575-887-5904, Noah's Ark 575-885-5769, Packs for Hunger through Carlsbad Foundation, or your favorite charity. Services have been entrusted to West Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at westfuneralhomellc.com

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Published by Carlsbad Current-Argus on Feb. 19, 2017.

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19

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

West Funeral Home - Carlsbad

401 N. Guadalupe, Carlsbad, NM 88220

Feb

19

Vigil

7:00 p.m.

San Jose Catholic Church

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Feb

20

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San Jose Catholic Church

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401 N. Guadalupe, Carlsbad, NM 88220

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