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Obituary for Smith


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday December 16, 1999

Charles L."Pop's" Smith, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since September of 1999, died Tuesday, December 14, 1999 at home. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Molly, in 1988; and daughter, Sybil, in 1975. He is survived by his children, Bonnie Kerr and husband, Mark of Albuquerque, Gary Smith and wife, Kay of Kingston, TN and Barbara Dunn of Broomfield, CO; ten grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and brother, John Smith of Talent, OR. Charles was born in Lamar, CO in 1916 and spent the better part of his life in various parts of Colorado. His roots and best friends are in Brush, CO. He leaves behind many good people there who will miss him, especially his poker buddies. Charles loved to garden, shoot trap and skeet, fish and take drives in the countryside. We will miss you dearly Pop's. HAPPY TRAILS. Private disposition will take place. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sandia Hospice, 4725 Indian School Rd., Suite 100, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.


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