Donna-Wagner-Obituary

Donna Louise Wagner

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Jan 29, 1948 – Jun 26, 2024

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BORN
January 29, 1948
DIED
June 26, 2024
LOCATION
Las Cruces, New Mexico

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Donna L. Wagner, PhD died due to complications related to vascular dementia on June 26, 2024, in Las Cruces, NM. Born on January 29, 1948 in Seattle, WA, Donna was a dedicated mother and wife, a cherished friend, collaborative and engaged scholar, and a beloved member of the communities around...

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Dear Kelly and Peter, I am very sorry to learn of Donna's passing. For other readers, we lived next door to Donna and Peter in Bridgeport. One memory that stands out was a New Year's Eve get-together. Donna was cooking, everyone was in the kitchen, maybe 7 or 8 others and including Teethy, their German Shepherd and another visiting dog. The dogs were over-excited, romping around and constantly underfoot. Donna, exasperated, finally barked out "That's enough! Get down! Down on the...

I first met Donna , and Peter, because I showed them houses and sold them their farm. I adored them and loved her exuberance, gentleness and FUN. Getting a feel for where and what kind of home they wanted, she chose some neighborhoods in very nice city dwellings. After seeing a few, she asked me if the covenants allowed chickens. Our search took a completely different direction, and they found their ten acre pecan farm, and an older home that Peter and she turned into a spectacular...

Dear Peter and Kelly. We were shocked and saddened to hear of Donna's death. We are holding you in our hearts. -- Art and Ellen McMurdie

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