Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Donald Dugger Obituary
Donald Lee Dugger, age 91, passed away peace-fully on March 1, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he has resided since 1967.
Don was born September 24, 1932, in Highland, Indiana. He graduated from Griffith High School prior to joining the Unit-ed States Air Force. He was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada, during which time he met and married Lorna Jane Wadsworth. Don and Lorna were married on September 16, 1954, and later sealed in the St. George Utah Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 2003, Don re-tired from General Technology Corporation (GTC).
Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He served in various church callings, and especially enjoyed working with the scouts and young single adults. Don and Lorna were avid UNM Lobos basketball fans and enjoyed taking Lorna's parents on road trips. He loved seeing his family get together each year at El Vado Ranch. His hobbies included fishing, playing Rook, and collecting old radios. At Christmastime, Don enjoyed playing Santa at church and work events.
Don was preceded in death by his wife, Lorna Jane Wadsworth Dugger, and son, Don Jr. (Nickie) Dugger. He is survived by daughter, Diane (Mark) Coyne, sons Tom (Gina) Dugger and J.C. (Jackie) Dugger, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A visitation will take place on Monday, March 11, 2024, from 5:00-7:00pm at French Funerals â€" Wyoming. A family memorial service will take place in Alamo, Ne-vada. Don will be laid to rest with his wife, Lorna, in the Alamo Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Don requested donations be made to the IFOPA on behalf of his granddaughter who has FOP. Please go to
www.ifopa.org/donate and dedicate your donation In Memory of Don Dugger.
Memories and Condolences
for Donald Dugger
2 Entries
mark birdsong
June 30, 2024
Don was a neighbor and would take the neighborhood kids out to the drive in from time to time. Remember him taking us all to see Young Frankenstien. Real nice man. RIP.
Michael Mora
March 5, 2024
Don was a major mentor in my career. He taught me so much while at GTC. I loved him then and always will. He will forever have a special place in my heart. Thank you Don for giving a young punk like me a chance so many years ago Sir. RESPECT!!!
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Donald Dugger's name
Memorial Events
for Donald Dugger
Funeral services provided by:
French Funerals & Cremations - Lomas & Eubank10500 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112
How to support Donald's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Donald Dugger's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
