We are so blessed that Don touched our lives. For me our relationship spanned over more than 50 years. It blossomed from a man and boy type relationship (in case you were in doubt me being the boy!) to a true and deep man to man friendship. For Sue it began during one of his many frequent stopovers to the UK in the early 80's.
So so many wonderful memories(some sad to) that it is not possible to recount them all. 
Some flashbacks include the strong bond he had with my Dad. When they were together they were  like two naughty school kids.
The loss of my Dad in 1981 cemented our relationship when from afar he brought me the stability I so needed at that time.
That was the beauty of the man an intellect who had the capacity to reach out to help others in their hour of need. He might over explain it with a 1000 words instead of 10, but you were never in doubt about his support.
Nora -oh beautiful Nora - had an ability that no one else had to pull Don back with the words "Oh Don". Her beautiful Latin American charm always shone so beautifully.

So as we are about to celebrate " a life well lived" through saddened eyes Sue and I do so with thanks to a man who was kind, thoughtful, engaging, intellectually challenging in a way you always appreciated because in doing so he always had a knowing twinkle in his eyes. Adios dear friendxx

I crossed paths with Don twice I say .. the first time was went I was a high school student at Save Our Youth (SOY) between 1996-2000.  He was my tutor in math, chemistry, physics, pre-calculus and trigonometry! His kind words to motivate I still remember, “Señorita Claudia” he would say, “ you are very bright and a quick learner! You will go places. I see it!”  Don saw me grow up during my high school years.. I graduated HS and would visit SOY at times during my undergrad time at UCI and then during my graduate program at USC between 2007- 2009…And it never failed, Don was there! Still being a life changer interacting with the kids! He would tell me “hello fellow Trojan!  How is life treating you?? Long time no see”  After the passing of his beloved Nora we would chat and he would tell me how much he missed her.  Time passed then we crossed paths again when I was invited to be part of the SOY board .. As a board member he took very detailed minutes and never lost track of the purpose and direction of SOY as a place where lives are changed! He was a big advocate for vocational careers! I remember that when I stepped down as board member to tend to my new business endeavor he thanked me for serving as a board member said, “remember I knew it, you having been going places and I’m excited for you, it’s only the beginning Señorita Claudia”  as he smiled! 

Don you will be missed! Thank you for being an amazing tutor, for also opening the doors of your home for a number of students to learn how to swim in the swimming pool!! thank you for believing in the bright futures of countless number of students that you have influenced during all these years at SOY! 

You are now back with your beloved Nora, Thank you both for being so influential in my academic journey! 
Muchas gracias! — Con cariño ,Claudia Flores

Don was an amazing man of faith. He devoted his life to serving others. We are so blessed to have known him and to have shared in his celebrations.

As a SOY member, you tutored me in Calculus and taught me that it’s not that I wasn’t good at it, it was just being taught in a way that it was hard for me to understand. Then you made it so simple. I share this story often, it’s a core memory. Thank you for all you did for so many of us!

The link  below is to a brief 'story telling interview' of our dad captured by his Pacific Northwest grandchildren where he was asked to give some insight into his life's journey. It was filmed in 2021 shortly after being diagnosed with cancer.  

Through our dad's recounting of key aspects of his life many of his more positive characteristics shine through.  There is also a fantastic 'harmonica concerto' at the end that will be familiar to many and a treat to those who never knew of this particular passion of his. Our dad will be missed, but is certainly in a better place now.

https://youtu.be/r16UzbIuNL4

We are both so sad.  What a character Don was, kind, full of fun  - achieved so much in life, loved by many.  Will be sadly missed by us both, fond memories at our wedding in 1972 - what a dancer.    Now with your dear mum Nora.  Will be thinking of you all on Tuesday.  Fondest love to you all.  Yvonne and Edward.

Mr. Maher was a long time supporter of Circle X Theatre Co. , regularly emailing, sharing his interest in the arts and thoughts about what we were doing, even emailing letters of support to the Senate on our behalf in an effort to pass bills to support the arts. We looked forward to his missives and will dearly miss him. Our love goes out to his whole family and all of his loved ones.

Mimi and Tata were some of the best surrogate Grandparents a girl could ever have. I have extremely fond memories of the love shared inside their home. As a girl, their backyard was like a magical secret garden and their pool was a place for me and my cousins to enjoy summer.

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Peter Donald Maher III

28 septembre 1932 – 9 juin 2024

Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary

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