Wilkins, Donald "Don" R.

4/4/46 - 3/17/16 Don passed quietly on March 17, 2016 after unexpected health issues at age 69.

He was preceded in passing by his parents Wm. (Willie) H. and E. Paulyne Wilkins and all his aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his sister Judy Stanford, nieces Dawn Stanford and Keri Grose, and their families.

He is also survived by his sister Hedi Krieg, her husband George, nephew Matthew Krieg, niece Theresa Morgan and their families, as well as many extended family members across the country.

Don was a veteran of the U.S. Army who returned to Albuquerque, and spent much of his career working in the automotive industry.

His life will be celebrated by his friends and family on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at 6725 Luella Anne Dr NE, in Albuquerque, beginning at 2:00 p.m.