Charles William Ward

Charles William Jaramillo Ward, age 78, left us on March 21, 2024, a beautiful spring morning in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Please take a moment and share a kind thought or memory with Charles’ family at www.andersonbethany.com. There will be a rosary and memorial service at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home followed by interment services at General Douglas L. McBride Roswell Veteran Cemetery on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 11:00 am. His life began on October 10, 1945, in Willard, New Mexico, to Lyle and Severa Ward. He attended Silver City High School and upon graduation enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Walker Air Force Base in Roswell, New Mexico. During the time he served his country, he was awarded the Expert Marksman, Small Arms Marksmanship Certificate of Achievement qualifying as a sharpshooter, Air Force Good Conduct Medal for demonstration of exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity. His education began while enlisted in the service and continued well after, obtaining a Masters in Psychology, Masters in School Administration, Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling, and Educational Diagnostician Certificate at Eastern New Mexico University in Roswell and Portales in addition to New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico. In 1967, he married his beloved wife Arcinia and together they raised five children and were overjoyed with seven grandchildren, their twelve dozen cherished roses. At the beginning of his career, Charles was the youngest Superintendent in the state of New Mexico. He spent over thirty years dedicated as Superintendent of Schools in Mosquero, Moriarty, Logan, Ft. Sumner, Lake Arthur, Santa Rosa and Loving. He continued his professional career as a Diagnostician of Schools, also Director of Namaste Foster Agency, Director of the Roswell Boys and Girls Club, and GED Educator for the Roswell Juvenile Detention Center. During his professional career he influenced, guided, and impacted many lives. Charles and Arcinia also welcomed and provided a loving home for many foster kids. Charles Ward, also known as Pompi, Chuckie Boy, Chuckie, Charolas, Uncle Charlie, Tío de papel, and Compadre, made life long lasting impressions on many people. His nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends were always welcomed with open arms, jokes, and an abundance of love. Charles was a devoted father, grandfather, uncle, and friend whose presence at any family function lit up the room. He had a way of making each person in his life special in a unique way. His early morning birthday calls to serenade “Las Mañanitas” and weekend morning breakfasts with papitas and bacon were cherished and loved by many. Charles always spoiled the ones he loved, he was sincere, caring, helpful and a role model for many. He enjoyed taking his wife Arcinia to the casinos, sitting on the front porch graciously reminiscing on his blessings, supporting his children, attending his grandchildren’s school functions, listening to music, making carne seca for others, and providing a welcoming and warm home for many to enter. Those left to eternally treasure, cherish memories and continue in the legacy of Charles William Jaramillo Ward are his wife, Arcinia Torres Ward, children: Cynthia Dulong, Michael Ward, Celena Miranda (Ismael Miranda), and Kimberly Ward (Lenny Romero); grandkids: Madelyn Dulong, Evan Dulong, Teagan Dulong, Fabian Ward, Rodney Ward, Gabriella Miranda and Evelyn Miranda. Charles William Jaramillo Ward is preceded in death by his son, Rodney Wilfred Ward; his father, Lyle Ward; mother, Severa Jaramillo Ward; adoptive mother, Geraldine Ward; and grandparents: Salvador and Fidela Jaramillo. Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Charles’ seven grandkids, Fabian Ward, Madelyn Dulong, Gabriella Miranda, Evan Dulong, Rodney Ward, Teagan Dulong and Evelyn Miranda. The family of Charles Ward wishes to extend sincere thanks to Dr. Piñon, Dr. Adajar, Dr. Andrews, Nurse Anita Marrujo, and the Albertsons Pharmacy staff at store #690 in Roswell. We want to extend our grand gratitude and admiration to the amazing and caring medical staff at Lovelace Heart Hospital in Albuquerque, Dr. Prescott, Dareena Gurule CNP, Nurse Mo and Nurse Andrea for their attention and dedication to our loved one’s medical needs. In addition, a special recognition for, the Gonzales extended family, Flora Jaurequi, Ralph and MaryAlice Sigala, Lupe and Sally Mendez, Fred Pacheco, Sheila Flowers and countless friends and family for their love, thoughts, prayers and support during this time. The family of Mr. Ward is honored by those who cherished and shared his life. Charles’ tribute was lovingly written by his family.

Charles William Ward

October 10, 1945 - March 21, 2024