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Henry Charles ("Charlie") Donivan passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, October 6, 2009. His death was preceded by his wife's, Flora. Born in New York on March 25, 1918, Charlie was a pioneer of the manned space program, beginning with the V-2's brought over from Germany after the war, and then on to the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo space programs as an aeronautics engineer. He retired some time after Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. An avid fly fisherman, he could pluck fish out of streams that most would think impossible. He loved the outdoors until his age wouldn't permit the exertion anymore. Charlie was much loved by all and shall be sorely missed. Mr. Donivan is survived by his five children, Junith (Larry), David, Stephen(Mary), John (Jo-Ann) and Robert(Shirley); Also four grandchildren, Michelle, Michael (Lisa), Steve, Nick; and three great-grandchildren, Misty, Sean and Reid. There will be a private celebration of his life on Sunday, October 18, 2009. Call David Donivan at 505 697-9179 for details.
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