Donna Jacobs Obituary
Donna Inez Jacobs, 74, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Presbyterian Hospital. Donna was born on November 11, 1951, and grew up in Santa Fe, NM. She later moved to Espanola, then to Albuquerque, NM.
Donna was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Maestas; and sister, Lorraine Gonzales. She is survived by three children, Christopher Gonzales, Anthony Gonzales, and Priscilla Sanchez; two in-laws whom she loved as her own children, Bernadette Gonzales and Melissa Archuleta. She especially loved her six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren, whom she loved spending time with, and holding them in her arms.
Donna, in her younger years, really enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing and camping with her children, and really enjoyed traveling in her older years. As she grew older, and was unable to travel, she kept busy at home crocheting, doing puzzles, coloring books, and spending time with her dog, Coco.
Services will be held on Friday, January 23, 2025 at 12:00 p,m,, at FRENCH - University.
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