Donald Welker

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Donald F. Welker, 64, of Angel Fire, New Mexico passed away at home on July 15, 2015. He was born in Euclid, Ohio to Carl and Jennie (Golic) Welker on June 18, 1951. He has devoted his life to public service. As an elected official he served as a City Councilman in Eastlake, OH for 16 years, a Trustee in Chardon Township, OH for 8 years and a Village Councilor in Angel Fire, NM for 4 years. Most recently he also served on the Boards of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region, the NM Trails Girl Scouts and the Colfax County Angel Fire Airport. His civil engineering professional career included sub-division design and development, surveying and construction supervision. He coached youth soccer in Eastlake, Ohio for 18 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of over 20 years, Deborah Welker, children Alexander King and wife Myriam, Adriane Reynolds and husband Marc, Michael Jones, Robert Jones and wife Erin; sisters JoAnne Parada and husband Joe and Marlene Roseman; 5 grandchildren Fiona Grace and Elijah Christopher Reynolds, Matthew Benjamin King, and Andrea and Ashley Jones and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and greats.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the United Church of Angel Fire in Angel Fire, NM on Sunday, July 26 at 3:00 PM. Another service will follow in Chardon, Ohio at the Chardon United Methodist Church sometime in August.

To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com (Taos location) and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any of the following organizations where Don was actively involved.

Please select from one of the following organizations if you wish to make a memorial contribution and be sure to indicate that it is in memory of Don Welker.

1. People Living through Cancer donations may be made online at:
https://www.cartserver.com/sc/securepage.cgi?www.pltcnm.org/pltc_secure_donate.htm
or via the mail at:
People Living Through Cancer
3411 Candelaria NE, Suite M
Albuquerque, NM 87107

2. Big Brother Big Sisters Mountain Region donations may be made online at:
https://secure.toolsfororgs.com/bbbsmountainregion.org/donateonline.php
or via the mail at:
Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region
1229 S St. Francis Drive, Suite C
Santa Fe, NM 87505

3. Girl Scouts NM Trails designated for Camp Elliott Barker donations may be made online at: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=gsnmt&id=2
or via the mail at:
Fund Development
4000 Jefferson Plaza NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(Be sure to designate your gift for Camp Elliott Barker)

4. United Church of Angel Fire
P. O. Box 949
Angel Fire, NM 87710

5. Chardon United Methodist Church
515 North Street
Chardon, Ohio 44024




Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com and




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Name Donald Welker
Date of Death July 15th, 2015
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Debby Welker published a tribute .

Thanks to everyone who made Don's Celebration of Life service in Angel Fire a very fitting tribute and wonderful therapy for me. His service in Ohio will be on Saturday, August 8th at 11:00 AM at the Chardon United Methodist Church located at 515 North Street, Chardon, OH followed by a lunch in Hayden hall at the church and a brief interment service at Chardon Township cemetery.

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Kay Freund published a tribute .

Debby and family -
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you all during this time. What a treasure full of memories you've created and organizations that both you and Don have helped. I'll always remember his smile as we skiied to his volunteer post at Angel Fire and great tour of your home.
You're the best ... God Bless and surround you with peace and hugs.

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Cece Oliver published a tribute .

Sorry to hear of Don's passing, Debbie. I admired his involvement in life and his devotion to you. May your memories of your time with Don comfort you at this time.

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Kim Seibert published a tribute .

Don was such a wonderful man. He was so full of energy and knew exactly what he wanted. I could never have asked for a better board member with Big Brothers Big Sisters. He was the reason that BBBS was started in Taos and Colfax Counties. He was my mentor and friend. He will be sorely missed by everyone whose lives he touched.

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Mark Scheinbaum published a tribute .

Debbie...Don was, is and will always be the role model for many of us...his strength and friendship, and yours, when Marybeth became ill and then lost her struggle with cancer, lifted me in times of despair...you care about people...Donald was ALWAYS looking for ways to inspire thos in need, even when he himself faced five hour icy rides to Denver...rest in peadce my friend...know you are loved...I am sad.

mark scheinbaum Panama City, Panama

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Debby Welker published a tribute .

I of course am very very sad about Don's sudden loss. I welcome your comments or visits. I will be in Ohio from August 7 thru August 17. If you are in NM, please try to attend his Celebration of Life Service on Sunday, July 26 at 3:00 PM and if you are able, please prayerfully consider a memorial contribution to one of Don's favorite groups or anyone else of your choosing.

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Tim And Mary Lou Giudice published a tribute .

Prayers for you, Debby and the Family of Don. We was always smiling and fun! Will never forget our trip together to Peek N Peek. May God hold you in the palm of His hand and give you Peace.
Tim and Mary Lou Giudice

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Monte Legat published a tribute .

Always a great friend to myself and my family in Eastlake. My thoughts and prayers.

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Sean Joyce published a tribute .

So sad to hear Mr Welker passed. He was a great guy.

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Ethel Payerchin published a tribute .

I worked with Donnie at the city of east lake and he coached my son in soccer I will always remember him as a very kind man I am sorry for your loss

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Penelope Powell published a tribute .

Don gave a lot of love to his family and also gave a lot of himself to help many others. May you be comforted in that knowledge and may he rest in peace.

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Roz Garland published a tribute .

Don was one of the most positive individuals I have known. Always ready to smile, to listen, to help. When you were talking to him, he made you feel like you were the most important thing in the world at that moment. A godly man, and one of highest integrity and regard. Don will be greatly missed by all. I loved having him as a friend, and will miss seeing his smiling face at Cowboy Fellowship each week.

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Chuck Masur published a tribute .

Debby, I'm so sorry to hear of Don's passing. Last time I saw the two of you, he looked like he was doing great. Please know that my family and I have you at the top of mind and you have our deepest sympathies.

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Tom Craighead published a tribute .

I am so sorry for your loss.

I have the privilege of working with Debby for many years both at IBM and Dassault.

Some years ago I met Don when my wife and I were driving across Ohio enroute to upstate NY. Don and Debby came to meet us for coffee as a welcome travel break.

Take care of one another, as
I'm sure you are. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom Craighead

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