1 Upcoming Event
Memorial Service
MAR
28
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Starts at 2:00 pm
El Morro Church
1480 Santa Ysabel Avenue, Baywood-Los Osos, CA 93402
Donna Jean Cuvelier, 78, passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2026, in Los Osos, California. Born on April 15, 1947, in Glendale, California, Donna lived a life rooted in faith and guided by compassion and love.
Donna was an empathetic listener who offered comfort without judgment. She earned her bachelor’s degree and teaching credential from UCLA, which laid the foundation for a meaningful career as a paraeducator, spanning over two decades in San Luis Obispo County schools. Students of all ages and abilities benefited from her warmth, patience, and understanding.
Donna was a devoted wife to her husband Daniel; a loving mother to her son Eric Cuvelier and daughter Carrie Ellis (Chris); and a proud grandmother to Mason and Ryan. She also shared close bonds with her sister Linda Mattingly (John) and brother Roger Anderson (Judy). She was preceded in death by her sister Gayle Wunder and parents Stan and Bonnie Anderson.
Her life was filled with joyful and collective pursuits that reflected her caring spirit. She found delight in aqua aerobics, traveling, and all activities that involved her grandsons. A gifted writer with a sharp wit, Donna brought laughter and insight to devoted readers of her Christmas letters and thank you cards. Her love of history and current events revealed a vibrant mind, while her ability to form enduring friendships—her cherished “forever friends”—spoke volumes about her committed interest in others.
Among the many ways Donna expressed love was through the family tradition of making jam preserves. From the same boysenberry vines grown by her father and still growing in her backyard, Donna transplanted, nurtured, and harvested vines that continue to bloom and bless her family and friends. Faith was the cornerstone of Donna’s life. She found spiritual nourishment at El Morro Church in Los Osos, where she deepened her connection with God and community.
A memorial service will be held on March 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM at El Morro Church, 1480 Santa Ysabel Aveenue, Los Osos, CA 93402.
In honor of Donna’s memory, donations may be made to the El Morro Church of the Nazarene or your favorite animal charity.
May her legacy of kindness, faith, and love continue to inspire all who knew her.
Psalm 91:4 "He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection."
Donna was an empathetic listener who offered comfort without judgment. She earned her bachelor’s degree and teaching credential from UCLA, which laid the foundation for a meaningful career as a paraeducator, spanning over two decades in San Luis Obispo County schools. Students of all ages and abilities benefited from her warmth, patience, and understanding.
Donna was a devoted wife to her husband Daniel; a loving mother to her son Eric Cuvelier and daughter Carrie Ellis (Chris); and a proud grandmother to Mason and Ryan. She also shared close bonds with her sister Linda Mattingly (John) and brother Roger Anderson (Judy). She was preceded in death by her sister Gayle Wunder and parents Stan and Bonnie Anderson.
Her life was filled with joyful and collective pursuits that reflected her caring spirit. She found delight in aqua aerobics, traveling, and all activities that involved her grandsons. A gifted writer with a sharp wit, Donna brought laughter and insight to devoted readers of her Christmas letters and thank you cards. Her love of history and current events revealed a vibrant mind, while her ability to form enduring friendships—her cherished “forever friends”—spoke volumes about her committed interest in others.
Among the many ways Donna expressed love was through the family tradition of making jam preserves. From the same boysenberry vines grown by her father and still growing in her backyard, Donna transplanted, nurtured, and harvested vines that continue to bloom and bless her family and friends. Faith was the cornerstone of Donna’s life. She found spiritual nourishment at El Morro Church in Los Osos, where she deepened her connection with God and community.
A memorial service will be held on March 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM at El Morro Church, 1480 Santa Ysabel Aveenue, Los Osos, CA 93402.
In honor of Donna’s memory, donations may be made to the El Morro Church of the Nazarene or your favorite animal charity.
May her legacy of kindness, faith, and love continue to inspire all who knew her.
Psalm 91:4 "He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection."
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