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PO Box 25063
Albuquerque,
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“"I'm already there
take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
I'm your imaginary...
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1 of 15 | Posted by: Melia Durango, CO
“To the Wilde family,
Growing up with all of you brings back such great memories. I just want you all to know that you are all in my thoughts and...
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2 of 15 | Posted by: Terri (Johnson)Seay NM
“To the entire family my Condolences are with you. Although I did not have the opportunity to meet Donna myself; I can only imagine she must have...
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3 of 15 | Posted by: Anne Cook Durango, CO
“Uncle Bob, Tim, Steve, Melia, and all the grandchildren,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hold many memories of your mom and will always...
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4 of 15 | Posted by: Mark Johnson Liverpool NY
“We always enjoyed Bob and Donna's trips to our house in Billings! Donna had a great sense of humour and we had many good times in our backyard...
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5 of 15 | Posted by: Tom Wilde and Family Butte MT
“Donna was my second mom all the time I was growing up. I stayed with her when I was little while my mom worked, I baby sat for Melia when she was...
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6 of 15 | Posted by: Gwen FitzGerald
“We are so sorry to hear about Aunt Donna's passing. I can't help but smile and giggle a little bit as I write this because she was always someone...
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7 of 15 | Posted by: Craig Hamilton, MT
“Uncle Bob, Tim, Steve, and Melia - How sad that our dear Aunt Donna is gone. She's always been there and it seemed like she always would be. Thank...
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8 of 15 | Posted by: Denny Wilde
“Always happy to see whoever showed up at the door. She will be missed. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Erin, Megan and...
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9 of 15 | Posted by: Erin Ruscetti
“I met Donna back in the 70's. I have two favorite memories regarding Donna Wilde. The first is that she would always bake brownies. Boy, were they...
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10 of 15 | Posted by: Frank Perea Albuquerque NM
“Donna was a remarkable woman. We all so looked forward to spending time wih her. I remember from years back looking forward to Uncle Bob and Aunt...
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11 of 15 | Posted by: Kathy Olson
“Donna was my very best friend in high school. We both lived in Bainville, MT at the time. I remember going to their house a lot. One day her mom...
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12 of 15 | Posted by: Barbara E. Olson Bridger MT
“I remember when I would do sleep overs every Thursday with Kas and Chels. We would do Thursdays because it was chicken and dumplings nights at...
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13 of 15 | Posted by: Amber Rodri
“My Grams was so cool... Growing up she tought me how to bake, and now that is one of my favorite things to do. I remember that she would always...
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14 of 15 | Posted by: Kasi Garcia Albuquerque NM
“One of my favorite memories of mom; EVERY night after tucking me in to bed she would say "love you many times, see you at breakfast". I continued...
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15 of 15 | Posted by: Melia Chavez
WILDE - Donna J. Wilde 1930-2009. Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Born April 25, 1930 in Parshall, North Dakota, passed away on November 15, 2009 in Albuquerque, New Mexico due to Spinocerebellar Ataxia. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Robert Wilde; her children, Tim & wife Cathy Wilde, Steve Wilde, Melia & husband James Chavez; her grandchildren Kasi & husband Eric Garcia, Chelsea Wilde, Amber & husband Jared Rodri, Allie Wilde, Cierra Wilde, Steve L. Wilde II, James J. Chavez II, Micalene Cleavinger & Bryce Montano; great-grandchildren, Teddee Saavedra and Vanessa Garcia; three brothers and one sister. A Celebration of Life will be held at French Mortuary, Westside Location, 9300 Golf Course Road, NW, Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. A private cremation and inurnment has occurred. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the National Ataxia Foundation, 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Suite 119, Minneapolis, MN 55447.
Only the main photo has been provided by the family or the funeral home.
"I'm already there
take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
I'm your imaginary friend
And I know I'm in your prayers
I'm the beat in your heart
I'm the moonlight shining down
I'm the whisper in the wind
and I'll be there till the end
Can you feel the love that we share
I softly close my eyes and
said I really miss you
I wish I was in your arms
sitting right there beside you
but I know that you'll be in my dreams tonight
so turn out the light and close your eyes
We may be a thousand mile apart
but I'll be with you wherever you are
I'm already there
I miss you MOM!
Posted by: Melia Durango, CO Dec 03, 2009
To the Wilde family,
Growing up with all of you brings back such great memories. I just want you all to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Terri (Johnson)Seay Albuquerque, NM Nov 30, 2009
To the entire family my Condolences are with you. Although I did not have the opportunity to meet Donna myself; I can only imagine she must have been quite the lady. I have however been blessed in my life with Melia her daughter. Melia is an AMAZING woman and all I can think of is she learned from the best.
Posted by: Anne Cook Durango, CO Nov 30, 2009
Uncle Bob, Tim, Steve, Melia, and all the grandchildren,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hold many memories of your mom and will always cherish them. She always made me laugh and was a loving person to be around. Specifically she and Dorothy had a wondeful time when they came out to our wedding. We will all miss her, but our faith tells us that we will only be apart for a short time and we will re-unite in heaven someday. Keep a strong faith.
Love,
Mark, Pam, Nick, Michelle Johnson
Posted by: Mark Johnson Liverpool, NY Nov 27, 2009
We always enjoyed Bob and Donna's trips to our house in Billings! Donna had a great sense of humour and we had many good times in our backyard telling stories, some camping, the Montana reunion. She livened up the place. The Wilde 'boys' (Willard, my Dad aka Gene, and Bob) would talk about the depression and 'what a guy should have done to get rich'. Rest in Peace Donna! God Bless Uncle Bob and your family.
Love
Posted by: Tom Wilde and Family Butte, MT Nov 23, 2009
Donna was my second mom all the time I was growing up. I stayed with her when I was little while my mom worked, I baby sat for Melia when she was little and the folks went to basketball games. She always had time to listen no matter how small the problem or even if I just needed to talk about nothing. Donna had a huge heart and made every kid in the neighborhood welcome in her house. I will miss her.
- Gwen -
Posted by: Gwen FitzGerald Nov 21, 2009
We are so sorry to hear about Aunt Donna's passing. I can't help but smile and giggle a little bit as I write this because she was always someone who made me and people around her happy. Her smile and laughter were infectious!
I can't imagine heaven will ever be the same with her, dad, and Odeen running around.
Posted by: Craig Hamilton, MT Nov 20, 2009
Uncle Bob, Tim, Steve, and Melia - How sad that our dear Aunt Donna is gone. She's always been there and it seemed like she always would be. Thank you Melia and James and Uncle Bob for hosting the Wilde Reunion last summer - it gave my sisters, my daughters, and me a chance to see her. I have so many wonderful memories of her and Uncle Bob, both growing up and as an adult. I can just hear all those Wildes and Johnsons that have gone before her saying "Oh crap - she's back!" She'll sure keep things jumping up there. Goodbye Aunt Donna - you are loved and missed.
Denny, Annie, and Katie
Posted by: Denny Wilde Nov 20, 2009
Always happy to see whoever showed up at the door. She will be missed. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Erin, Megan and Morgan
Posted by: Erin Ruscetti Nov 20, 2009
I met Donna back in the 70's. I have two favorite memories regarding Donna Wilde. The first is that she would always bake brownies. Boy, were they delicious!! I would annoy her now and then by cutting a nice sized brownie out the middle of a freshly baked pan. Another memory is that Donna was the only lady other than Melia to ever get a ride on my motorcycle. We took a drive out to Moriarty one year. I remember her wearing her helmet and enjoying the day. Donna was so outgoing and loved to do new and unusual things. I will always remember the fun times and I will miss her always.
Posted by: Frank Perea Albuquerque, NM Nov 20, 2009
Celebration of Life:
November 21 2009
3:30 PM
French ~ Westside
9300 Golf Course Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114


