CHARLES B. "C.B." 86 years old, a longtime resident of Albuquerque/Rio Rancho, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 20, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mae Beth Hanson; his children: Linda Wood of Aurora, CO, Carol and Joe Martinez of Rio Rancho and Clark and Gail Hanson of Rio Rancho; three granddaughters, Kiffany Wood Landress and husband Jeff of Aurora, CO, Nikki Martinez Cruz and husband Dennis of Studio City, CA, and Kelly Martinez of Rio Rancho; four great grandchildren, Marley and Maddox Landress and Christian and Gabriel Cruz. In addition, he is survived by his sister Othelda Gadsby; his brothers, Bob Hanson and Jim Hanson, all of San Antonio, TX. Charles served as a pilot in the Air Corps and Air Force during WWII and the Korean War. He continued as a private pilot with his own airplanes throughout his business life. He had a successful 30 year career as a manager with IBM in Texas, New York and New Mexico and retired to a life of travel with family via cruises and motorhomes. A viewing will be held Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 3-5 p.m.; and a service will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at French ~ Wyoming Chapel, with interment at 2:15 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Charles B. Hanson, Jr. at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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