CHARLIE JR. loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, age 76, was called home to our Heavenly Father's Kingdom on Sunday, August 12, 2012. He was born on October 23, 1935 to Charlie and Ernestine (Trujillo) Jimenez of Tesuque, NM. He was a longtime resident of Santa Fe and Tesuque and had lived the past 11 years in Rio Rancho, NM. He retired from the City of Santa Fe where he was employed by the Sanitation Department. He was, also a crossing guard for the Santa Fe Public Schools and the Rio Rancho Public Schools. Mr. Jimenez loved all animals. The love of his life, after his wife of course, was his rooster, "Red." Many people would stop and smile as they watched Red follow Mr. Jimenez to the mailbox. Everyone called him the "Funny Man" because of his very witty sense of humor and his love of telling jokes. He, also enjoyed watching game shows on TV and playing the "Wheel of Fortune" slot machines at the casinos. Mr. Jimenez is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 49 years, Leonila "Connie" Jimenez, of Rio Rancho, NM; daughters, Nadine Jimenez of Albuquerque, NM, Eileen Layden and husband, Eric, of Rio Rancho, NM, and Irene Jimenez and companion, Preston Amond, of Albuquerque, NM; five grandchildren, Melanie Milburn, Rosa Tarango, Charles Jimenez, III., Olivia Layden, and Rachel Layden; great-granddaughter, Katelyn Olivas; and several nieces and nephews as well as many friends who mourn his passing. A Viewing and Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until the Rosary begins at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho. The Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
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