Donald R. Hitchins

El Paso, Texas – Donald R. Hitchins, 83, formerly of Mendota, passed away on February 20, 2016 at the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home where he was a resident. Donald was born on March 12, 1932 in Mendota to George and Lena (Mathesius) Hitchins. He married Leatrice Eichorn on June 6, 1953. Survivors include the mother of his children, two daughters, Diana (Joe) Villastrigo, Dawn (Sidney) Thomas both of El Paso Texas, one brother-in-law Ken Kreiser, and one sister-in-law Phyllis Hitchins, both of Mendota, several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Harold Hitchins, and one sister, Gladys Kreiser. Donald graduated from Mendota High School in 1950. He served in the United States Army from March 10, 1954 to March 9, 1956. He is a Korean War Veteran. He was a farmer in Ophir Township. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Merritt Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be at 10:00am on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Restland Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast in El Paso, Texas. Please visit our online register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.