Charlene Dominga Grine

Charlene Dominga Grine, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, just twelve days shy of her 90th birthday. She was born on March 22, 1936, in Clayton, New Mexico, and spent her life in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she created lasting memories. She enjoyed each moment spent with her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends, imparting wisdom and love to the younger generations.

A devoted homemaker, Charlene raised her four children with love. She was a vibrant spirit known for her love of dancing, playing tennis and the beauty of New Mexico's landscapes. She found joy in crafting, with talents in pottery, sewing, and painting, which she pursued with passion. Her adventurous spirit led her to hike Sandia Mountain from bottom to top several times, and she treasured trips to Jemez and Pecos with her family.

Charlene was also a dedicated teacher of special education for several years, with a compassionate heart for her students and their families. She also fulfilled her dream of working in the beauty industry after completing beauty school, leading her to become a self-employed owner/operator of her own beauty salon. She later joined her brothers at their family barber shop, where she worked alongside them and her sister-in-law until her retirement.

Charlene is survived by her cherished children, Catherine (Karen) and husband, Ray Garcia, Greg Martinez and Cathy Chavez, Leonard Martinez and wife, Lucielle, Loyann and husband, Richard Garcia II. Her legacy of love extended to her grandchildren, including Renee Garcia and Jon Lucier, Lauren (Garcia) Villarreal and husband Michael Villarreal, Christopher Martinez and wife Chelena, Andrew Martinez and wife Veronica, Richard Garcia III and Madeline Silva, Noel Garcia and Lukas Gutierrez, Alec Garcia, Nicole Garcia, along with her great-grandchildren, Lori Benavidez, Isaac Benavidez, Angelo Martinez, Alyssa Martinez, Janine Martinez, Nickolas Martinez, Lincoln Lucier; and her brother, Louis Grine. She is also survived by her many loving in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Charlene was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Alfonso and Ramoncita (Del Valle) Grine; beloved granddaughter, Janine Michelle Pino-Garcia; beloved sister, Rafaelita (Grine) Miera, and beloved brothers, Manuel, Max, Lino, Jose, Alfred, Arthur and Alfonso Grine.

Her family and friends will remember her for her boundless energy, warm smile, and passion for life. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at FRENCH - Westside Chapel, followed by a reception at the Westside Reception Room at 11:00 a.m. Her presence will be dearly missed, but her spirit will continue to inspire all who knew her and we look forward to the day that we will see her again.