Charles Wells McConnell, 80, born June 12, 1933 and went home to be with the Lord on August 2, 2013. Survived by his wife of 40 years, Jonna; children, Sydney McConnell, Francys (Patrick) Marsh, Deborah (Rob) Boyer, Michael (Nina) McConnell, Kelley Gomez, Bruce (Donna) McConnell, Bryan (Rosie) McConnell and Carol Ann Paras; 42 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren and sister, Betty Jean Baker. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles Paul and Gladys Wells-McConnell; sister, Patty Jo Larson. Memorial Contributions may be made in his memory to Sangre de Cristo Hospice or PAWS. Funeral Service 2 p.m., Friday, August 9, 2013 at Imperial Funeral Home Chapel. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens. Online condolences, www.imperialfunerals.com.
