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Charles Arnold Obituary
Charles "Charlie" Arnold passed away at his home on August 12, 2024 in Albuquerque at 94 years old surrounded by his family.
Charlie was born on May 29, 1930 to Charles Becker Arnold and Kate (Clark) Arnold. He was their only child. He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Claudia Hamill Arnold and his parents. Charlie is survived by his six children, Stephen Arnold, Joseph Arnold, Peter Arnold, Ann Gallegos, Jane Roseman, Susan Huckaby, 23 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.
Charlie really enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a natural born explorer that was always searching for new places to investigate. He had a passion for hunting and fishing with anyone that wanted to go in many different parts of New Mexico and Colorado. His cabin on the Conejos River in southern Colorado was a familiar outdoor getaway and source of pride that he generously shared with his family and friends.
He attended Yale and Purdue Universities where he received his BS, MS, and PHD. Charlie was a research chemist for Sandia National Labs from 1967 to 1994 where he was a distinguished staff member that resulted in eight US Patents from his research.
Services will be held at Holy Child Catholic Church in Tijeras, NM at 11:00 AM on Friday August 30, 2024 with burial to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Charlie at
www.frenchfunerals.com.
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Flora
August 29, 2024
My deepest condolences to the entire Arnold family . Prayers of comfort and peace to you all at this difficult time.
Love Flora and Zayden Nicasio
Nina Hoque Arnold
August 25, 2024
My condolences to the entire Arnold family. I loved Charlie and Claudia like they were my own parents. They welcomed me into your family and treated me like one of their daughters. I will always remember Charlie´s lively fiddle playing and boisterous laugh. He took us on hikes through some trails at the base of the Sandia mountains where I witnessed some of the most breathtaking sunsets I´ve ever seen. Many nice memories at the cabin trout fishing. Both Charlie and Claudia will be forever in my heart. May your journey continue together in the hereafter. Love to you both in memory, and to the Arnold´s during this sad time. Both Charlie and Claudia will be missed.
Nina Hoque Arnold
Aldie Leyba
August 25, 2024
Annie,
Very so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear father.
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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