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Obituary

It is with immense sadness that the family of Charles "Chuck / Chuckles / Chuckie" Lee Builta announces his unexpected and peaceful passing on March 17th, 2023, at the young age of 51. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones until the very end.

Charles was well known for his bright smile, amazing sense of humor, and well - his mohawk of course. Due to his ceaseless compassion and selflessness, he was loved …

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He made friends wherever he went. He valued people, whether or not they were like him or very different. He treated eve…
He made friends wherever he went. He valued people, whether or not they were like him or very diffe…
He made friends wherever he went. He valued people, whether or n…
We all drove to Albuquerque with Chucky and silly Gilly. We got crazy and flashed cars passing us.

For Chuckies birthd…
We all drove to Albuquerque with Chucky and silly Gilly. We got crazy and flashed cars passing us. …
We all drove to Albuquerque with Chucky and silly Gilly. We got …

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Community Involvement

Volunteered for

Volunteer of

988 lifeline

Volunteer of

Los Alamos Master Gardners

Participated in

Attendee of

Dragboats

Attendee of

Los Alamos Gordons Concert Series

Favorites

What causes did Charles care about most?
Family, Friends, Helping others, Living Life to its Fullest, Having Fun
Family, Friends, Helping others, Living Life to its Fullest, Having Fun
Family, Friends, Helping others, Living Life to its Fullest, Having Fun
What were Charles's favorite local spots?
Launchpad, Sunshine Theater, Violet Crown, Tomasitas, Atriscos, La Cocina, Rancho de…
Launchpad, Sunshine Theater, Violet Crown, Tomasitas, Atriscos, La Cocina, Rancho de Chimayo
Launchpad, Sunshine Theater, Violet Crown, Tomasitas, Atriscos, La Cocina, Rancho de Chimayo
What were Charles's favorite ways to exercise?
Swimming, biking, walking, hiking
Swimming, biking, walking, hiking
Swimming, biking, walking, hiking
What were Charles's favorite ways to spend free time?
Hanging out with friends and family, helping others, going to concerts, off roading,…
Hanging out with friends and family, helping others, going to concerts, off roading, listening…
Hanging out with friends and family, helping others, going to concerts, off roading, listening to records, working on c…

Timeline

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Born

March 6th, 1972
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Had a child, Zjael Millard

December 5th, 1990
Los Alamos, NM
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Graduated from high school

1991
Los Alamos High School, Diamond Drive, Los Alamos, NM

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Cause of death

anoxic brain injury and heart attack

Method of disposition

Cremation

Devargas Funeral Home
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Devargas Funeral Home

Charles's lasting impact
Lasting impact

Charles donated organs

Skin and Cornea
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Charles "Chuck, Chucky" Builta