Charles (Chuck) Deniston

Age 75, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 19, 2013 surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kay; four daughters and their husbands, Victoria and James Reed of Omaha, NE, Sheryl and Mike Campbell of Albuquerque, Julia and Jerome Huerta of Gilbert, AZ and Rhonda and Mike Spencer of Gilbert, AZ; nine grandchildren, Halstyn and Chase Campbell, Auston and Kolton Huerta, Anna and Jake Reed, Tanner and Sydney Rhodes and Maclyn Spencer; and three-great-grandchildren, Matthew, Kayley and Isabella. Chuck was raised on a farm in Minneola, KS. He graduated from K-State University and served three years in Army Intelligence before joining the FBI in 1964. He worked as a Special Agent for 25 years in New Orleans, LA, Richmond, VA, Omaha, NE, and Albuquerque, NM. He was also a firearms and tactical trainer for the FBI for 12 years. After his retirement from the FBI, he worked as a private investigator for another 23 years, including several years of service for the Department of State. Chuck was an avid pool player and was the New Mexico State Pool Champion in the 2006 Senior Olympics. He and Kay travelled extensively throughout Europe the past 25 years, especially in his beloved Scotland. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Sombra Del Monte Christian Church, 2525 Vermont St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. The family has requested contributions be made to Palo Duro Senior Center, 5221 Palo Duro Ave. NE, Albuquerque, 87110 or Sombra Del Monte Christian Church.