Donna Eileen Lynch

Donna Lynch passed away peacefully in her home, with her dog Pepper at her side, on Thursday, February 8, 2024. The world lost a phenomenal sister, treasured mother and mother-in-law, esteemed grandmother and great-grandmother, admired aunt, and dearest friend.  

Donna was born Saturday, February 12, 1949, in Coldwater Michigan to George and Phyllis Swan.  Donna was vibrant, passionate, and a petite fun slice of life, that enjoyed caring for others.  Donna enjoyed spending as much family time with her children and grandchildren as she possibly could. She cherished hosting spectacular family pool parties at her home with her children, grandchildren, and their friends.  Donna savored soaking up the sunshine, reading a great book, and relaxing at the beach. She cherished her time with playing board games with her grandchildren, shuffleboard with her friends, traveling, gardening, and walking her dog. Donna touched many lives and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. 

Donna is survived by her 3 siblings (Gloria Van Kampen, Charles Swan, and Joyce Swan); 5 children and spouses (Patrick and Cathy Lynch, Ryan Lynch and Gloria Lovato-Lynch, Sean and Denise Lynch, Terrence and April Lynch, and Kelly and Michael Burlinski; 11 grandchildren (Tiana, Tyler, Tara, Malia, Olivia, Colin, Addison, Jameson, Wyatt, Jonas, and Mabel) and 1 great grandson (Lucas).

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024; 3:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Rio Rancho, 1275 Unser Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87144. 

The family would like to request the Celebration of Life attire to be a “Fun Hawaiian or Spring-Like theme” rather than formal clothing. 

For those unable to attend - Celebration of Life will be Live Streamed. To view, simply click on the link on the link: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcwNzcyMzg4MTEyOTg3MTcmb25lcm9vbS1lbWFpbCZpbnZpdGF0aW9uX3ZpZXdfYnV0dG9u

In lieu of flowers, please donate any donations in the name of Donna Lynch to the Watermelon Mountain Ranch in Rio Rancho.