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Charlie Velasquez Obituary

November 8, 1930- January 24, 2009
Charlie from Questa, New Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Charlie is survived by wife Patsy of 53 years; children Christina, Beverly (Dan), Pat (Dorothy), Charlie (Tammy); grandchildren, Joey, Maria (Tim), Rachel, Morgan, Nikki; Great Grandchildren, Anthony and Dante; One sister, Isabelle Trujillo; many nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made on his behalf to Bruce McCandless Veterans Home, 903 Moore Rd, Florence, CO. A rosary will be held at Cappadona Funeral Home, 1020 E. Fillmore Street, Wednesday, January 28th at 6:30 pm.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 27, 2009.

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Mike & Erin Bull

February 2, 2009

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God lessen your grief with all the loving memories you all shared with him.
God Bless.

Laura and Elden Almendares

January 28, 2009

Patsy and family, Our deepest sympathy to you all. We just found out about Charlie. He was a wonderful person. We will never forget all the good times we had with you and him. I will always remember him teasing me about everything. I felt a great comradrie with him. He was so down to earth and a joy to be around. He will be in our prayers and so will you and your family. Take care and know that now he is at peace. With all our love.

Mike, Lori and Mikey Velasquez

January 28, 2009

Our sympathies go to Aunt Patsy, Christina, Beverly, Pat, Charlie, Aunt Isabell and all those that loved Uncle Charlie. He was a great man and he will be deeply missed. Love to all.

Deborah Young

January 27, 2009

My deepest sympathies are with all of you in this time of tremendous loss. May God bless you all in this time of great sorrow.

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