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Donald Swinney, 73, a resident of Albuquerque died, Monday, September 18, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Mary; sons, Michael and wife, Laura of Richmond, TX and Charles and wife, Sena of Albuquerque; daughter, Sherry Clark and husband, Milt of Fruitland, NM; stepdaughters, Tammy Branch and husband, Ed of Albuquerque, Sherry Parrish of Oklahoma City; brothers, Verle Swinney and wife, Dorothy of San Jose, CA, Bill Swinney and wife, Linda of Amarillo, TX; sister, Virginia Cordova and husband, Art of Albuquerque; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Ethel Brown of Albuquerque; and numerous nieces and nephews. Don served his country in the Navy and then retired from Creamland Dairies after many years of distinguished service. He had many interests and hobbies and really enjoyed playing golf with his brother, Verle and friend, Harry Shearer. He also enjoyed his John Wayne movies while eating dessert. Above all, Don was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by his loving family. Services will be held on Friday, September 22, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. At Don's request, there will be no public viewing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 505 N. Parkway, Memphis, TN, 38101. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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