Name: Visitation for Donald Junkin Jr.
Start: 2019-09-27T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-09-28T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Chapel of the Highlands

Donald Junkin

Donald Leonard Junkin, Jr., age 91, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, September 23, 2019, in Millbrae, CA. His beloved wife of 70 years, Dolores, was at his side.

Visitation will be Friday, September 27, 2019 from 4:00-7:00PM at Chapel of the Highlands, 194 Millwood Drive at El Camino Real in Millbrae, with a rosary following at 7:00PM. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, September 28, at St. Dunstan Catholic Church, 1133 Broadway, Millbrae. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 1500 Mission Rd., Colma, CA.

Donald was born in San Francisco to Donald and Lona Junkin on September 19, 1928. He attended Balboa High School in San Francisco. He married Dolores Capobianco on June 5, 1949 in Kearny, New Jersey, returning to San Francisco to start their new life. After attending trade school, he worked as a carpenter, general contractor and part owner for Mayta and Jensen in San Francisco for 31 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in Germany in the Army. Don was a past Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus and was involved in the San Mateo Elks Club, Millbrae Planning Commission, and the Millbrae Lions. He was very active in St. Dunstan Catholic Church parish as, among other things, a Eucharistic Minister, lector, chairperson of the annual Fall Festival, and parish administrator. He also served as chairman of the Building Committee for the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

Donald was preceded in death by his sister Shirley Gallagher (Alton) and his brother Duane Junkin. He is survived by his children Gayle Hermann (James), Carol McHugh (Kevin), Patricia Boisson (Michael), and Donald Junkin III (Rachelle), 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be given to the Knights of Columbus of St. Dunstan Church.

Don's family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the late Dr. Raju Gandhi and his staff at Bay Area Vein & Vascular Center, the wound care team at ANX Health Care and the many family and friends that have shown their support and compassion.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Sep. 25 to Sep. 26, 2019.

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Donna Duggan

September 26, 2019

Don and Dolores have been our neighbors in the Millbrae Meadows for years. My parents Kevin and Marilyn Duggan have shared many laughs and good times with them.Don was a lovely man and I have many fond memories of him growing up.A sensational sense of humor I clearly remember. He will be dearly missed by all of his neighbors. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Dolores and his entire family

September 26, 2019

Don and Dolores have been our neighbors for years in the Millbrae Meadows. My parents Kevin and Marilyn Duggan shared many laughs and good times with them over the years. I have many fond memories of Don growing up.He was a lovely man and will be missed by all neighbors who knew him.My sincere condolences to Dolores and the entire family.

Sincerely,
Donna Duggan

Paul Larson

September 26, 2019

Don was a great member of Saint Dunstan and of the community. We will miss him, Paul Larson

Anthony Mayta

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September 26, 2019

Our condolences to Dolores & family on the passing of a husband, father ,grandfather & great grandfather . There are not enough words to describe Don. The one word that I keep thinking of, is LOVE. He LOVED his wife dearly, he LOVED his family to no end , he LOVED life to the fullest & he LOVED Jesus & his church , totally .He truly followed Christ's teachings. Knowing Don for over 40 years ,I never heard him say one vulgar word , ever, oh wait a minute , yes I did & that was when he accidentally lowered his drill press into the top of his head. He said, oh DAM that sure smarted . He was loyal, honest, dependable, helpful, trustworthy. I think you get the point, I could go on & on & on . He was extremely quick witted & had a great dry sense of humor about him .I never heard him utter a bad word about anyone, oh yea, except the time someone cut us off on the freeway. He was really upset & called the guy a JERK. He was always a gentleman & aware of our surroundings when we went out . He knew when to hold them & when to fold them . He & Dolores & my wife , Marilyn & myself went to a popular restaurant in Pescadero, they had 2 entrances & of course we picked the wrong one & wound up in the seedy bar with cowboys & day off farm workers. They gave us dagger stares, we looked at them , Don looked at me and in his shy voice said," I think were in the wrong place , I think we should get the heck out of here. We all took his advice . He was right again . Memories, we will cherish them forever .God loaned Don to us for 91 long wonderful years & now he was called back to his creator. Don, your job on earth has been completed, JOB WELL DONE ..
We will remember Don in our prayers forever,he was a giant of a man, he was a great neighbor, but most of all we had a very special unique friendship .
Our deepest sympathy,
Kevin & Marilyn