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Courageous, faithful, chivalrous, honest, humble. There are many ways to describe our dad, husband, son, brother, grandfather, friend, parishioner, and bandmate.
He died very peacefully - Charles Emery Cooper, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 - with his family right next to him.
Chuck - to his grandchildren, Pop - was 87. Born July 10th, Wednesday, 1935, in Tucumcari, NM to Pat and Fritz Cooper.
Chuck married Karen L'Heureux from Santa Fe in 1961. She never left Dad's side - held his hand for hours every day during the last few months. He loved her more than life itself. He was completely committed and devoted to our mom. They moved to Albuquerque in 1962 and attended Holy Ghost Parish. Mom and Dad gave their time and love to everyone and so everyone has returned the favor.
Chuck worked for the State of NM and many tech companies throughout his life. He is a US Army veteran. He was a photographer by trade and passion. He was also an avid cyclist and a founding member of Albuquerque Philharmonic. However, his most cherished role was being a grandfather to his 12 grandchildren.
Dad died in the same house he raised his family in for 58 years.
Dad is survived by his wife - Karen; his children - Geoff (Tracy), Jennifer (Luis), Daniel (Caci) and Sarah (Joseph); his grandchildren, Aislin, Lane, Madeleine and Jude; Gabriela and Sophia; Gracie; Thomas, Susan, Camille, Patrick and Catherine; and siblings Jeane Wood, Jacque Cooper and Lee Cooper.
Pop never complained. We miss him terribly but are comforted by his gallant life and faith.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Thomas Aquinas Newman Center on the UNM campus at 10:00 a.m., Friday January 13, 2023. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Chesterton Academy - https://www.chestertonabq.com/donate
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Memories and Condolences
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CLAUDIA STANLEY
January 16, 2023
What a fascinating man! Although we did not know your father we know that his legacy and love will live on in his children and grandchildren. Sending healing hugs to you and your family during this difficult time. Love, Rick & Claudia
Errol Cox
January 14, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I am so grateful to have known him.
Nancy Neary and Sarah Beals
January 13, 2023
We were so sorry to learn of Chuck"s death. Our hearts hurt for all of you in his family, specially Kernie. He was a good man, and you were blessed to have so much time together. Please take care of yourselves and each other. Much love, Nancy and Sarah
Susan Montgomery
January 10, 2023
Much love to you all. Chuck was another dad to all the kids Kernie chased around. Emerson is a part of your family because of it. We can´t thank you enough.
Mick and Susan Montgomery
Patty Scott
January 9, 2023
Dear Cooper Family...We are so sorry to hear of your loss. When we lived in ABQ, we were blessed to know your loving, kind, generous family. You all are in our prayers.
Chuck & Carolyn YOSS
January 8, 2023
We send our LOVE & deepest sympathy at this most difficult time! We pray for you to be comforted & find PEACE in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
May your beautiful memories sustain you and give you JOY!
Chuck, Karen & precious family - were our dear neighbors 20 years!
Sincerely & with love,
Chuck & Carolyn YOSS, Christy, Cari, Cheryl, Caecie & Curtis
Jan Bandrofchak and Cleve Sharp
January 8, 2023
Cleve and I are saddened to learn that Chuck passed away. He was a wonderful man - so kind and thoughtful with a terrific sense of humor. Our condolences to all of you.
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