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Donald Arganbright Obituary

Arganbright, Donald Lee Jr.
of San Juan Capistrano, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and friend, passed away on 24 March 2013, at the age of 63. Don was born to Donald Arganbright Sr. and Patricia Watts Arganbright in Mason City, Iowa on December 9, 1949. Don was married to his first wife and had three sons, Kent, Curtis and Craig. He later remarried to Valerie Richards on May 14, 1988. Surviving Don are his wife of 25 years, sons Kent, Curtis, Craig, Matt, Dan, Jon, and daughter Jennie, 16 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Don spent 25 years as Vice President of Sanie Manufacturing Company. Don's work in the structural steel industry spanned projects throughout Southern California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii. His expertise in design and development of parking structures was known industry wide. He enjoyed going on cruises, weekends with his wife at the casino, spending time with children and grandchildren, and the neighbors on Block IV. A viewing to honor his wonderful life will be held at McCormick & Sons Funeral Home, 25000 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA on Wednesday, March 27th from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral and burial services to be held at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85207 on Friday, March 29th at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to St. Joseph Home Care Services, 1845 W. Orangewood Ave. Suite 100A, Orange, CA 92868.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 27, 2013.

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Al

March 31, 2013

I am so very sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with all that loved Don during this most difficult time.

With deepest sympathy,

Jerry Gerk

March 30, 2013

I knew Don when he lived in Mason City, IA and WI. He was always a good friend and a generous person. Sorry to hear of his passing. My God bless him and his whole family.

March 28, 2013

Valerie and Family. It was a privilege to take care of Don. Our most sincere condolences from your nurses' Marie and Marissa.

March 27, 2013

Although I didn't know Don well I loved him and his good, kind nature. He has been in my prayers as you will continue to be in my prayers. I ache for your loss and loneliness.
Denna Hollinger

Claude + Mary Anne Weatherwax

March 27, 2013

Val, we lost a great Block IV neighbor. We'll miss Don and his generous nature.
Claude and Mary Anne

Noah Stone

March 27, 2013

So sorry Aunt Val. We know how you are always here for us when a family tragedy happens. With me needing dialysis 6 days a week, we just couldn't make it out. Just know that we love you and are thinking about you and what a wonderful man Don was. Smile about all the good things!

March 27, 2013

I love you Uncle Don! You were a wonderful man and such a great addition to our family! You will be missed! Give my mom, grandma, Mr. Fred and Charlie Eckel a kiss and hug for me! I love you! It's true that the good die young!

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