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Donald J. Heckler Jr., 81, passed away on October 14, 2025. Native New Mexican, his grandparents were the Bellers, who homesteaded in Bueyers, New Mexico in early 1900.
Graduated from Manzano High School in 1962. Employed with Western in 1966 retired from Lucent Technology as a Supervisor, in 2002 with 36 years of service. President of Communication workers of America, CWA
He loved fishing, hunting, bowling, and skeet shooting, winning many awards. Pheasant hunting in Kansas with family. He always had a rod & reel and shotgun in his truck, just in case.
Preceded by wife Elaine Green, brother Patrick A. Heckler, parents, Donald J. Heckler Sr, Mary Ann Beller Heckler.
Survived by sons, Donald J. Heckler III, Christoper D. Heckler, grandchildren Cierra Heckler of, Jacksonville, Florida, Samuel C. Heckler of Gallup, New Mexico. Mother of his children Mary Ann Magill. Stepchildren Rory White and Kim White. Survived by cousins in New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Kansas, Florida, Texas.
A rosary and visitation were held on October 22, 2025. Interment to take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming NE on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 at 10am.
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Phyllis Martinez
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I knew Don through Elaine. All us Martinez´s had many good times. May they all be together in His home today.
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