Donald Mangino

DONALD CHARLES MANGINO, SR.Age 77, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Theresa C. Mangino of Albuquerque, NM; children, Victoria Rea and husband, David of Los Lunas, NM, Donald Mangino, Jr. of Farmington, NM; siblings, Robert "Pistol" Mangino and wife, Anna, and Frank Mangino and wife, Mary; sister-in-law, Christine Sebastian; brother-in-law, Joe Pino; and numerous other relatives and friends. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Rose Mangino; and one brother, Michael Mangino. He was born in 1935 in Pueblo, CO and graduated from Raton High School. Don attended the State Police Academy in 1961, becoming a New Mexico State Police Officer for 13 years. He then worked for Kaiser Steel in the coal mines before becoming a Deputy Sheriff in San Juan County from which he retired. Don was a loving husband, father, and brother and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Rosary and Mass will be held on Friday, April 26, 2013, 1:30 p.m., at Saint Patrick-Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 104 Buena Vista St., Raton, NM 87740. Interment of cremated remains will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Raton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111.