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Obituary for Conkling


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday March 12, 2002

Charles E. Conkling died Sunday, March 10, 2002. He was born January 9, 1915 to Lela Hammond and Marion Conkling in Geronimo, OK. Mr. Conkling married Bernice Reynolds in January 1936 and they lived in Wichita Falls, TX where he owned and operated the Conkling Contracting Company. They moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1968 where he lived until his death. He is survived by his daughter, Sharla Reinhart; granddaughter, Leslie Ulery; and great-grandchildren, Toby and Amber Ulery, all of Albuquerque, NM. Among his hobbies were fishing, hunting, golfing, and gardening. He loved life and enjoyed his many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held, Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. Please call 259-3140 or 856-6934 for directions. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Quality Continuum Hospice, 8001 Mountain Rd. Pl NE, Suite 200, 87110.