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Charles Elliott Obituary
Charles H. Elliott, Ph.D. passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024, after a brave battle with Lewy Body Disease. He chose this path surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Laura Smith, sons Brian, Trevor (Kate), daughters Allison (Scott) Sara (Bryan) and 6 grandchildren: Lauren, Alaina, Carter, Cade, Eli, and Callum.
Chuck was a talented Clinical Psychologist, teacher, and mentor for over 40 years. He wrote multiple articles and over a dozen books. He loved presenting workshops with his co-author and wife, both nationally and internationally.
Chuck spent much of his free time in the last decade of his life volunteering in various positions for the non-profit organization Village in the Village. The focus of that work was to help seniors stay in the Corrales homes they love for as long as possible. To honor his legacy, donations can be made to villageinthevillage.org.
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Julio Rosado
September 28, 2024
Chuck was the first person I met when I started my education to become a psychologist. I remember so many nuggets of wisdom from him that I still repeat today after so many years. Thank you for being a model psychologist. Will offer my prayers at Mass tomorrow for you and your family.
Maureen Lassen
July 23, 2024
Laura, I was so stunned and saddened to learn of Chuck´s passing. He was a wonderful person, a gifted clinician and professor. His research and writing abilities showed in the many publications of his students and his own, as well as all the books he and you wrote together. He was always generous with his time with students and anyone who needed his help. I so enjoyed teaching and collaborating with him at Fielding for many years. I loved his sense of humor and dry wit. In all the years I knew him, he was never happier than when you and he began your relationship. You were the light of his life. My heart goes out to you and your family. Maureen Lassen
Robert L. Duncan
July 14, 2024
I knew Dr. Elliott for a few years back in the 80's. I attended an occasional group that discussed cases with him.
As the obituary indicates, he was an excellent, multi-talented clinical psychologist. His career was remarkable in that he was very competent, simultaneously, in the following areas:
a. doing clinical work with patients;
b. functioning as faculty with the Fielding Institute;
c. publishing multiple books and articles.
He is, certainly, one of the most outstanding clinical psychologists in New Mexico.
My condolences to his family, Robert L. Duncan
Joe & Janet Bush
July 13, 2024
Chuck was a dear friend and greatly respected professional colleague. We were fortunate to enjoy multiple visits with him and Laura in their New Mexico homes. We miss you, old friend.
Alli
July 12, 2024
I will always miss you, Chuck. You were the best dad. So we´re so patient, kind and loving.
G. Knight
July 12, 2024
The world became a much sadder place with Dr. Elliott's passing. For more than 10 years he provided our family member and our family with relief from the OCD that tormented us. He provide compassionate counseling, support and understanding and greatly improved the lives of all involved. Since his retirement about 10 years ago we have all struggled to find someone to take over treatment and move us forward. Sadly, we have not found that help available here in Albuquerque and have seen our family situation continue to deteriorate. God bless Dr. Elliott and all those whose lives he touched.
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