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His smile lit up the room, his laugh made you laugh.
He loved the law, baseball and golf, but his family was his strength. He was an outstanding high school and college athlete who became his children's baseball and soccer coach. He was a calm, positive and enthusiastic leader with every young athlete who learned from him, and his sons and stepdaughter loved playing for him. He and his childhood best friends played in the Little League World Series as boys, and he was always proud of this achievement.
He was an incredible Husband, stellar Dad, wonderful Grandpa and 'Baboo'. He was also a true friend to many who stood by him as he battled Parkinson's disease. He was a natural in his role of the steady, level-headed Dad to his kids and their friends, but his own close friends knew that his 'buttoned-down' outward appearance concealed a man who once traveled across Europe with a guitar and loved his poker nights with the boys. World travel was his dream and he and Cindi enjoyed trips to Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, and Paris. Don enjoyed working on political campaigns, hosting Christmas parties, and reading his beloved history books in his library. At one time he considered running for state office, but he came to his senses.
Don made a difference in hundreds of lives during his years in private law practice in Santa Fe and in Children's Court in Albuquerque. His many friends and colleagues from court often visited him in his retirement, which he very much appreciated and enjoyed.
He is survived by Cindi, his wife of 40 years; his son Jeff and wife Christiane, his son Matt and partner Florencia, his stepdaughter April and husband Norm; and grandchildren Nina, Aaron, and Addison.
In lieu of remembrances please hug your loved ones.
The joy he brought to our lives will be deeply cherished
A service for Don will be held at 3 pm on November 8th at Beehive Assisted Living, 180 Sheriff's Posse Road in Bernalillo.
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Kay Ohmberger
November 10, 2019
I met Don in Children's Court through my role as a CASA volunteer. I was fortunate to be involved with him as a part of the New Mexico Children's Court Mediation Program. He supported the program and we Mediators from the first steps.
He was calm on the bench as Special Master, listening to parents who were working to regain custody of their children.
Sending sympathy to Jeff and the rest of his family and friends.
Cristen Conley
November 6, 2019
Don was my first mentor in child and family welfare work and was always ethical, calm, insightful, kind, and professional. He made a difficult practice better.
Pat Sprabary
November 5, 2019
It was a Blessing to meet Don at BeeHive, where my Mother, Lou, also resides. My sincere condolences go out to Cindi and their family.
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