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Donald Kelly Hastings

Donald Kelly Hastings, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at age 68.

Donald loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed watching western movies, studying the Civil War, and attending his weekly dinner club.

Donald is survived by his Mother Christine Hastings; his sister Jackie Lehman (Ken); his nephews Michael Lehman (Melissa) and Christian Lehman (Molly); and his great-nephew Nico as well as many cousins and aunts and uncles. He is preceeded in death by his father, Joseph Hastings, grandparents, Medardo and Pauline Gallegos.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 1:00PM at Loma Linda Community Center, 1700 Yale SE. A family gathering will be held at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albuquerque Journal on Sep. 28, 2025.

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Elka

September 28, 2025

Donald and I went to dinner club. I will call him Donald duck every time I would see him or call. I sure will miss his smile love you . See you soon.

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