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Obituary for Kelly


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday September 28, 2001

Dr. Charles R. Kelly, a resident of Albuquerque for over 40 years, passed away on September 26, 2001. Charles was born on May 10, 1923 in Ohio to Charles and Helen Moulton Kelly. He was proud to have served his country as a United States Marine and served during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Charles graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Periodontal Surgery. Dr. Kelly had oral surgery practices in both Ohio and New Mexico for many years. Dr. Kelly was a member of the American Dental Association and also served as an administrator on the Physicians Board of Directors for Presbyterian Hospital and had many other medical affiliations and organizations to which he served. Charles was a very gallant member and past president of the Ohio State Alumni Club of New Mexico,"Go Bucks!" Charles was very passionate about traveling and loved doing collage projects with the photographs he had taken of his family and friends. He loved to golf and was a member of the Four Hills and Albuquerque Country Clubs. Dr. Charles Kelly was known by his family and friends to be the most patriotic American and was a true Republican. Charles was a very beloved father, friend and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Charles was preceded in death by his former wife, Barbara. He is survived by his children, Cindy Conlon and husband, Bob, David Kelly and wife, Georgene, Ann Kelly Pitre, Jennifer White and husband, Darren and Charles R. Kelly, Jr. He is also survived by two sisters; and his precious grandchildren, Kimberly, Michael, Kevin, Caitlin, Molly, Zac and Lauren and many cherished friends. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service for Dr. Kelly will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. The family asks that memorial donations be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Funeral Services in the care of Rio Rancho Funeral Home, 2400 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192.


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