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MAJOR -- Charles Robert "Bob" died May 7, 2008, after an illness that resulted from a stroke. He was born March 27, 1918, in Bernalillo, NM, to Winnie F. Arthur Major and John Elijah Major. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Martha Harman Major, and by his brother, Arthur Major and wife, Vera. He is survived by his current wife of 14 years, Adelina S. Major; son, Mike Harman Major and wife, Linda, of Tucson, Arizona; daughters, Barbar A. Eslinger and husband, Galen, of Los Lunas, NM, Sue Major Holmes and husband, Juan of Albuquerque; and Becky L. Major of Tucson; stepson, Carlos Sprunger; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. During World War II, he served in the Pacific Theater with the Army Air Corps, holding all enlisted ranks and receiving a battlefield commission. He was awarded numerous medals, including two Distinguished Flying Crosses. Cremation has taken place, and interment will be in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe at 9:30 a.m. May 16, 2008, next to his first wife, a former Army nurse. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your favorite charity.
        Published on: Fri May 09, 2008