Charlie Sena

Charlie Sena, age 89, passed away peacefully at home in Pecos NM, on Sunday, July 14, 2024.  Charlie was born November 4, 1934, in East Pecos NM, the son of the late Isidro and Lore Sena.  Survived by his wife Diana Grabowsky.

Charlie was the jack of all trades and owned Pecos Auto Repair.  Charlie loved spending time with his family, close friends, and animals.  Charlie was well known to the community of Pecos for his generosity of helping others in need weather that was unfreezing pipes in the dead of winter, plowing snow, or fixing vehicles.  Charlie always had a smile on his face and joked.  Charlie had a kind heart and loved passing on his traditions and trade skills to his daughters, sons, and grandchildren. 

Charlie preceded in death by his brother Ismael Sena Sr. and his nephews Ismael Sena Jr. Bobby Sena, and Clarence (Mary Jane) Sena. 

Charlie is survived by his children: Sharon Trujillo, Marsha (Fabian) Padilla, Dwayne Sr. (Margaret) Sena, Charlotte (Butch) Encinias, Matthew (Kila) Sena, Carrie Gutierrez, and Hannah (Jacob) Tapia. 

Grandchildren: Angelica Barbero, Ashton Martinez, Jennifer (Johnny) Sisneros, Jeremy (Tina) Varela, Jacob Padilla, Amanda (Xavier) Rodriguez, Dwayne JR (Jennifer) Sena, Isidro (Ariana) Sena, Tasha (David Coca) Encinias, Vanessa (Antonio) Diaz, Eric Lucero, Brittany (Thomas) Bowles, Krystal Sena, Leyla Tapia, Darron Tapia, and Lynea Tapia. 

Great Grands: Jessica, Jaren, Nalani, Imari, Josiah, Eliana, Derik, Desiree, Damyon, Brielle, Isaac, David, Ozi, Delynah, Dante, Eliseo, Jordan, Kassidy, and Brayden.

Nieces: Dolores (Johnny) Gonzales, Christine Sena, and Nadine Sena. 

A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the Pecos Sheriff Posse Building at 11am.