Carlos T. Sena

Carlos T. Sena, 88 of Fort Sumner, NM died Monday, November 28, 2005 at Laurel Skies Nursing Home in Albuquerque following an illness. Carlos was born August 29, 1917 in Fort Sumner to the home of Jose C. Sena and the former Estefanita Trujillo. Carlos married Christine Casaus on April 17, 1937 in Santa Rosa. Carlos was a carpenter and served in the U.S. Navy. Carlos was a lifelong Catholic and member of St. Anthony Parish in Fort Sumner. Carlos loved horses and animals; he was revered, and respected by all the residents of “old town”. He was a grandfather to all the neighborhood children. Carlos was preceded in death by three sisters, Odelia Casaus, Aurelia Lucero, and Alberta Gonzales; five brothers Salomon T. Sena, Olegario T. Sena, Raymundo T. Sena, Alfonso T. Sena, Anastacio T. Sena; a son-in-law Albaro Griego; daughter-in-law Della Sena; and a grandson Michael Griego. Survivors include his wife Christine Sena of Rio Rancho, NM; eight daughters Charlotte Griego of Fort Sumner; Lourdes (Ernest) Nieto of Rio Rancho; Barbara (Tom) Madrid of Rio Rancho; Mary (Alfredo) Madrid of Albuquerque; Terry (Raymond) Griego of Colorado Springs, CO; Veronica (Ernest) Madrid of Rio Rancho; Margaret (Rudy) Barrera of Amarillo, TX; Isabell (Lloyd) Lamkin of Albuquerque; four sons Jim Sena of Santa Rosa; Larry (Martha) Sena of Crownpoint, Indiana; Johnny Sena, and Joe (Patricia) Sena of Fort Sumner, one brother R.T. Sena of Fort Sumner, 28 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends. Rosary services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2005 from the Chavez Funeral Home Chapel. A second rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2005 from St. Anthony Catholic Church in Fort Sumner, Steve Gallegos will lead the prayers. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 2, 2005 from St. Anthony Parish with Father Jerry Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Sumner Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Danny Sanchez, Gilbert “Hoss” Sanchez, Enrique Sena, Joseph Nieto, Gene Sena, Johnny Ray Griego; Derrick Serrano, and James Sena. Arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 804 N. Fifth Street; Fort Sumner, New Mexico. (505) 355-2311. www.chavezfuneralhome.com