Charles Noriega

Charles P. Noriega
A rosary is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Assumption Catholic Church, located at 2808 N. Kentucky Ave., for Charles P. Noriega, 77, of Roswell who passed away February 2, 2010. A funeral mass is scheduled for 12:10 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2010 at Assumption Catholic Church. Fr. Andrew Miles will officiate and burial will follow at South Park Cemetery.
Charles was born on July 11, 1932 in Alamogordo, NM to Marcelino Noriega and Hope Ponce De Leon. His parents have preceded him in death as well as his brother Marcelino Noriega Jr. and his great grandchild Stormy Rodriguez.
Charles is survived by his wife: Gloria Noriega of Roswell his children: Sadie Ann Carrillo Raul of Corpus Christi, TX, Lillian Marie Noriega, Roswell, Charles Jr., Patty Noriega, Roswell, and Louis Diane Noriega, Roswell his brothers and sisters: Patsy Herbert Vacca, Roswell, Ernest Soledad Noriega, El Paso, TX, Johnny Linda Noriega, Los Angeles, Cal., Rosa Noriega Lopez Claude Pino, Walsenburg, CO., Ruth Alex Rael, Vaughn, NM, Judy Norbert Ulivarri, Roswell, NM his grandchildren: Cari Ann Gonzales, Christine Wiggins, Ross, Gabriel and Hector Solis, Sonny and Andrianna Noriega, Carlos, Rita and Stephen Noriega, and Chelsie Noriega his great grandchildren: Kristian and Samantha Rodriguez, Joseph Noriega and Gabbi Solis, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Charlie owned and operated Charlies Caf, Pool Hall in Roswell. He never turned away anyone that needed help, whether it was for money, shelter, or food. He was a very giving person. He loved his family and was a wonderful father. He loved working outside, especially when it came to his lawn. He had the best looking lawn in the neighborhood, and took pride in his work. He had a great sense of humor and made people laugh all the time, but most of all he loved his family and we will miss him very much.
Pallbearers will be Ross Solis, Gabriel Solis, Hector Solis, Sonny Noriega, Ernest Noriega, and Johnny Noriega.
Until We Meet Again
By: Unknown
Each morning when we awake
We know that you are gone.
And no one knows the heartache
As we try to carry on.

Our hearts still ache with sadness
And many tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know.

Our thoughts are always with you,
Your place no one can fill.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still.

There will always be a heartache,
And often a silent tear,
But always a precious memory
Of the days when you were here.

If tears could make a staircase,
And heartaches make a lane
Wed walk the path to heaven,
And bring you home again

We hold you close in our hearts,
And there you will remain.
To walk with us throughout our lives,
Until we meet again.

Our family chain is broken now,
And nothing will be the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

Visitation

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Service

Rosary

Assumption Catholic Church
2808 N. Kentucky
Roswell, NM  88201
Thursday, February 4, 2010
7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Assumption Catholic Church
2808 N. Kentucky
Roswell, NM  88201
Friday, February 5, 2010
12:10 p.m.

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203