Charles R Wincek

Charles (Charlie) Ronald Wincek of Santa Cruz, New Mexico passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. Charlie was a good soul who had a great personality.

Charlie was a private person. He lived in several places: Amarillo, TX, Grand Prairie, TX, Stanley, WI, El Paso, TX until finally settling in his forever home: Santa Cruz, New Mexico. He embraced the mountains, the culture, the food, etc. of New Mexico. One of his passions was working at the Flea Market selling his Western boots and Southwestern jewelry, pictures, and vintage clothing. 

Charles was born November 27, 1967, in Stanley, WI to Ronald Wincek and Margaret Ruchotzke, both deceased. Survived by his three sons; and four sisters: Lori Lynn Wincek, Dawn Flores and Rhonda Gonzalez.

He will be greatly missed by those he loved and those who loved him. Rest in peace, Charlie – your journey on earth is done.

His Journey’s Just Begun

By Ellen Brenneman

Don't think of him as gone away,

his journey's just begun,

life holds so many facets,

this earth is only one.

Just think of him as resting

from the sorrows and the tears

in a place of warmth and comfort

where there are no days and years.

Think how he must be wishing,

that we could know today

how nothing but our sadness

can really pass away.

And think of him as living,

in the hearts of those he touched...

for nothing loved is ever lost

and he was loved so much.