island of Guam. She is one of two daughters born to the union
of Roy Atkinson and Josefina Mesa. She was predeceased by her
younger sister, Loraine Mesa.
On August 31, 1968, Donna married the love of her life,
Gonzalo Pangelinan. They were blessed with five children,
Bernadette, Chris, Andrew, David, and Errol. Donna was a warm
and caring mother. There was nothing she wouldn’t do for her
husband and children.
Donna tutored and cared for children with special needs. She
had such a natural motherly and nurturing instinct that her career
choice was not surprising. Donna worked with children in several
school districts over a span of over thirty years.
Nothing gave Donna more joy than seeing her grandchildren.
Mike, Christopher, Noel, Jon, Drew, Matt, Maia, Jr., Juju, Marc,
Led, Lisira, Zander, Eriana, and Haley. They meant everything to
her. Shortly before she passed, Donna got to see and hold her
only great grandchild, Elisa Mae.
Donna is survived by her husband of fifty years, Gonzalo
Pangelinan; Her Mother, Josefina Mesa; Her children,
grandchildren, and great grandchild.
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