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MURPHY -- Charles T. "Murf", "Tink" Murphy, of Cedar Crest, formerly of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011, following a brief illness. He was born May 6, 1932 in Gallup, NM. Nicknamed "Tink" when he was very young, he always cherished his memories of his years growing up in Gallup, and many mischievous summers spent at the family cabin at McGaffey, with his brother Jim, whom he looked up to throughout his life. He graduated high school from New Mexico Military Institute in 1950. He received a degree in Civil Engineering from NM State University in 1955, going on to complete Ranger training, and to serve as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army from 1955 to 1957. He had many life long friends including several of his classmates from NMSU. Since 1957, he rarely missed their annual fishing trip to the Lazy Moon Ranch on the Los Pinos River. Without hesitation, he was always quick to help a neighbor, friend, or stranger whenever needed. Charles went on to become well known and very well respected in the commercial construction industry, starting his early career with Robert E. McKee, Brennand Construction, and Hunt Building Corporation. He retired in 1995 after 25 years with Davis and Associates in Santa Fe. He enjoyed many outdoor activities including fishing and camping with his daughters while they were growing up. He and his wife Barbara enjoyed traveling. They visited several different countries including China, Peru, Poland and New Zealand, to name a few. But he probably most enjoyed traveling and camping in their RV with their dogs, Maggie and Suhne. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 30 years Barbara, in 2009; former wife Carol Murphy, in 1999; nephew Ted Murphy, of Durango, CO; and parents Aurora B. and Thomas Murphy. Charles is survived by his daughters, Bobbie Murphy and Caroline Murphy of Santa Fe, whom he cherished greatly and who were thoroughly devoted to him after his wife died in 2009; brother Jim Murphy, and sister-in-law Marge, of Durango, CO; nephew Mark Murphy and wife Pat, of Maryland; Dan Murphy and wife Teresa of Durango, CO; his incredibly loved and spoiled Lab, Trudy, who was his constant, loyal companion and rarely left his side. Also surviving him are his step-children, Sally Gossett and Roger Gossett of Albuquerque. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Services will be held on Friday, May 6, 2011, 1:00 p.m., at French University. Private interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. His cremated remains will also be spread at Lazy Moon Ranch during this year's trip and at McGaffey later this summer. Please visit our online guestbook for Charles at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Thu May 05, 2011