Raymond George Czarnecki

Raymond George Czarnecki, my true love, my pillar, my co-pilot, my life, quietly gave his hand to our Lord on Saturday, January 19th, 2008, in Albuquerque, NM, after a lengthy illness and a fighter of an ITP illness. Ray was born on June 10th, 1925, in Waterford, Wisconsin, to Casimer and Mary (Datka) Czarnecki. He married Bonnie Lynn Beske on July 6th, 1984 in Moriarty, NM. He was a very proud member of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society, a lifetime member of the VFW, an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, and a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Ray is survived by his wife Bonnie; Sons: Steve Czarnecki and wife Evelyn of Zebulon, NC; Mike Czarnecki and wife Maria of Friendship, WI; Robbie Czarnecki and fiancé Tawny of Federal Way, WA; Daughters: Maggie Wagner and husband Jim of Shawno, WI; Sandy Danielson and husband Doug of Raleigh, NC; Jackie Koger and husband David of Wake Forest, NC; 16 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. A rosary will be held Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. A Mass will be recited on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Reverend William E. Young Jr. will officiate. Cremation will follow and interment will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. To his family, especially his children, he WAS the “Wind Beneath Their Wings.” Arrangements entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary “Our Family Serving Your Family” (505) 832-6130 www.Harris-HanlonMortuary.com