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Obituary for Maio


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday April 27, 2003

Charles Louis Maio (Charlie) of El Paso, Texas passed away on April 24, 2003, after a short illness in Del Sol Hospital with wife, Sally and Father James Hall at his bedside. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 27, 1938. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Mr. Maio is preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Cleo Maio, sister, Lorelle (Lori Dee) Maio and daughter, Terry Maio. He is survived by his wife, Sally of El Paso and his faithful companion, BEHR. Sons, Rick Francis of El Paso, Scott Francis of Clint, TX and daughter, Tammy Minot of Tucson, AZ. Sisters, Betty Painter of Albuquerque, NM and Beverly Dysart of Suisun, CA. 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He graduated from Highland High School in Albuquerque, NM and attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Along with his wife Sally, he was the owner and operator of Office Liquidators II in El Paso. He was a member of the BBB, El Paso Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He was active in many local golf tournaments and known by all as an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. Visitation will be on Monday, April 28, 2003 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home East with a rosary at 7:00 p.m.. A funeral mass wil be held on Tuesday, April 29, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. A special thank you to Ed Welz and staff at Well Care. As well as Mary, the charge nurse of ICU at Del Sol Hospital. Special friends will act as pallbearers.