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Lisa Dungan Obituary
LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- Lisa V. MacDonald Dungan, 41, died Oct. 17, 2009, at home surrounded by family and friends.
She was born May 25, 1968, in Brunswick, Maine, and was a free spirit who wanted to explore the West, so she headed out to New Mexico after graduating from Canaan High School.
She worked for Smith's in El Paso and Las Cruces, moving into management. She went on to graduate from MTTI with a degree as a licensed massage therapist and worked locally with Armando's salon.
She faced the adversity head on and with courage and she fought to ensure that the disease would never hinder her spirit. She was an avid lover of the outdoors, always hiking, boating at the lake, scuba diving, traveling, and gardening. She was a skydiver, participated in motorcycle rallies and charity runs, swam with sharks in Belize and dolphins in Hawaii. She was an amazing chef and loved entertaining family and friends. Lisa chose to donate her body for research with MedCure.
Family members include her mother, Diane Delorge of Canaan, Vt.; father, Ted MacDonald of Las Cruces, N.M.; sister, Marise Burns of Pittsburg, N.H.; and grandmother, Claire Inkel of Beecher Falls, Vt.; many aunts and uncles.
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Jack Dungan
November 20, 2021
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November 17, 2009
Dear Family of a Lisa, a friend from long ago. Lisa will forever be remembered as a wonderful, colorful person. We are blessed to have known her.
Mike and Kelly Covert and family
Ben Burns
November 3, 2009
Diane, Ted, Marise, family and friends-I just wanted to put my sympathies down in words. I have good memories of Lisa from our High School days in VT. Laugh, cry, pray and rejoice. God bless you all.
Sandy Rivera
October 25, 2009
Meeting Lisa through work at Frontier, I was impressed with her strong work ethic. She was a pleasure to have on my team and attempted to keep a positive attitude throughout life's trials. I'm sure she did the same when facing her illness. To Lisa's family: Accept my condolences and know she was a wonderful addition to this world.
Martin Calderon
October 25, 2009
Ted,my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.Please accept my deepest sympathies.Lisa woill be truly remembered by all for the great person she was and will continue to be in the hearts and memories of everyone who had the privelage of knowing her and the joy she brought to those whos lives she touched.God Bless.
Sabrina Ulibarri
October 25, 2009
I don't even know where to start. Words alone can not express what I feel at this moment. Lisa you were always so beautiful, confident, strong and so full of life. Living every moment. I still can't believe it. Yet, I know God must have wanted you home. Ted, there are not even words to express my sorrow for you. My heart is with you and your family.
Always,
Sabrina and Lee Ulibarri
Sergio Cereceres
October 24, 2009
My heart hurts for the loss of this beautiful person who touched so many. She was the life of many parties and her memory will live on through the people she touched. I met her many years ago and through the busyness of life we lost contact but, she was never forgotten. God bless- Sergio Cereceres and Family
Robert Reno
October 23, 2009
What does one usually say about someone who has passed? That they loved life. I can say that Lisa was the epitomy of that statement. She always had a smile and a great story to go with it. Cheers, to one of the most courageous and loving people I've had the pleasure to know.
Stevo James
October 22, 2009
Lisa was very sweet and caring person. I worked with at Frontier and we had many lunches same time. She always showed her pleasing personality. We were long-time Patroit fans. Please except my condolences in you time of grief.
Tricia Thompson
October 22, 2009
Dear Lisa,
It was such a pleasure working with you at Frontier Airlines. You touched so many here with your joyful spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will be remembered always. Godspeed Lisa...your journey didn't end here, but will continue always in God's kingdom.
S W
October 21, 2009
Losing Lisa sucks. Her spirit has been and always will be, without bounds. She is now free to soar with the angels. I am happy for her, even in my sorrow.
October 21, 2009
Lisa and her family,
I met Lisa a while back and the last time I saw her was for her benefit run here in Las Cruces. My condolences and prayers go out to her family. She was a bright, inspirational lady and amazing to still be helping for cures as we are left with her spirit and memories. I'm glad I got to meet you, Lisa.
Raychel F., FOE Eagle Riders
Raquel RuizMadrid
October 21, 2009
Lisa you are in our thoughts and prayers. It was fun working with you at Frontier. Many stories you shared which you will always be remember by. God Bless you Lisa and Family.
Lee and Linda Carnagey
October 21, 2009
Linda and I will forever have Lisa in our hearts. We have truley lost a very good person in life. To Ted and the rest of the family be strong. You will always have our friendship and Love.
unknown unknown
October 21, 2009
I used to live in Silver City many years ago. I read this story and it touched my heart. Lisa (if I may call her by her first name) sounds like a beautiful person and very courages. Due to her strength and sincere heart she will be able to help the new generation. She is a true angel and I know she was loved and respected by many. You were very fortunate to have had her your life. My prayers go to you and to all your family, God Bless you all!!
Marcella Madrid
October 21, 2009
We will always remember her beautiful smile and laughter.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
MM
October 21, 2009
Lisa,
Though our paths never crossed I will forever wish they had. Your life speaks volumes of who you are.
Kari Trippeer
October 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to Lisa's family and Friends. I worked with her at Frontier and she was such a wonderful person to work with.
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