February 18, 1933 - September 27, 2021 (age 88)
GALLUP, N.M. — Longtime trader Charles (Chuck) Neal passed away at his home on Sept. 27, 2021. He was born in Abiqui, New Mexico, on Feb. 18, 1933.
A private service for the immediate family members was held at Sunset Memorial Park.
Chuck worked for Tobe Turpen Trading Post and was the director of Southwest Indian Foundation. He was the proud owner of Shi'Ma Traders since 1988 before he retired in 2008. Many, many people who came in contact with him at Shi'Ma Traders will remember Chuck by his selfless generosity and effortless giving.
Chuck was a devoted husband, a wonderful and loving father to his children, unshakable in his faith and loyal to everything.
Chuck is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marlene Neal; children, Martin Neal and partner Kay Hawkins, Kathleen Heisch and husband Rick Heisch, Lorene Ferrari and husband Dominic Ferrari, Richard Neal and wife Monica Baca, Charles Neal and wife Maria Felix-Neal, and Timothy Neal and wife Kathi Neal; and nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Chuck is preceded in death by his son, Alan Neal; and great-grandson Rudy Neal.
Chuck remains a standard of which good men are measured.
Compassion Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
February 18, 1933 - September 27, 2021 (age 88)
GALLUP, N.M. — Longtime trader Charles (Chuck) Neal passed away at his home on Sept. 27, 2021. He was born in Abiqui, New Mexico, on Feb. 18, 1933.
A private service for the immediate family members was held at Sunset Memorial Park.
Chuck worked for Tobe Turpen Trading Post and was the director of Southwest Indian Foundation. He was the proud owner of Shi'Ma Traders since 1988 before he retired in 2008. Many, many people who came in contact with him at Shi'Ma Traders will remember Chuck by his selfless generosity and effortless giving.
Chuck was a devoted husband, a wonderful and loving father to his children, unshakable in his faith and loyal to everything.
Chuck is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marlene Neal; children, Martin Neal and partner Kay Hawkins, Kathleen Heisch and husband Rick Heisch, Lorene Ferrari and husband Dominic Ferrari, Richard Neal and wife Monica Baca, Charles Neal and wife Maria Felix-Neal, and Timothy Neal and wife Kathi Neal; and nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Chuck is preceded in death by his son, Alan Neal; and great-grandson Rudy Neal.
Chuck remains a standard of which good men are measured.
Compassion Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
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