21/07/2024
A Tolucan that has passed and never forgotten. The family sent us this and a Sunday we say goodbye.
(Message from the family)
Donna Allen Mahoney, 81, of Studio City, CA, passed away in her home, surrounded by family, Tuesday, June 25th, 2024. Donna was known by all for her beautiful smile, charming personality, expertise in the kitchen, and selfless acts of charity.
Donna was born in Liberal, KS, in 1942 to Hobart and Mary Allen (nee Deane). She had 3 sisters, Jeanne Allen Miller, Linda Allen, and Pamela Allen Garcia, and 2 brothers, Duane Allen and John Allen. She and the family moved to California where she met the love of her life, Richard Mahoney. The two were happily married in 1969 until his passing in 2012. Donna and Richard were avid travelers and loved golfing. They were also enthusiastic entrepreneurs, having run a successful audiology business with offices from Washington to Hawaii.
Donna was most known in the community for her long involvement with the Providence St. Joseph’s Guild, where she made wonderful friends and helped raise funds for the hospital. To her family, Donna was an entertainer, an extraordinary chef, and family caregiver. She is, and will forever be, sorely missed by all.
Donna is survived by her nieces and nephews, Rhonda (Carrie) Junod, Deanna (Edgar) Hernandez, Laura Allen, and Marc (Carla) Steinberg, as well as her stepson, Martin (Annette) Mahoney.
Services will be held for Donna at Eternal Valley in Santa Clarita on Saturday, August 10th at 10am.