the wife
Charmay
Charmay Luzette Bourdeau Allred
January 4, 1937 ~ April 8, 2020 (age 83)
Very active in collegiate events
Somewhat of a socialite, precocious, and popular
Intelligent and was on the Dean's List each year
Married to Edward in 1960
Married for 60 years
Moved to in 1993 Santa Fe, New Mexico without Edward
Immersed herself in doing good, especially with young people
2013 Mayor's Recognition for Excellence in the Arts
Referred to herself as a "grouchy bitch"
Did not like hearing that people liked her
Did not want to talk about love
Died without child
from Public Records
Charmay
philanthropist
Charmay Luzette Bourdeau Allred
January 4, 1937 ~ April 8, 2020 (age 83)
Known for her humor, energy and vivacious personality, Allred was remembered by friends and family as a coalescing figure in Santa Fe. At the time of her death, she was on the advisory board of the Folk Art Market and also served on the boards of the Lensic Performing Arts Center and the Institute of American Indian Arts Foundation. She also volunteered at the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian and the Santa Fe Symphony.
La Sierra College - first female on the right
La Sierra College
La Sierra College - first female from the left
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Her name was mentioned in the La Sierra College newspaper (Criterion) over 40 times over a two-year period. It appears Charmay was a socialite and somewhat flirtatious while in college. She was quoted as saying, “I love men! No, really, I think they are lots of fun, very capable, and very intelligent to talk too.” The school newspaper also reported, .... one Saturday night at the appointed hour, a cluster of smartly dressed girls were scrutinizing another's autographed programs from the Brian Sullivan Concert when a single feminine voice announced proudly, "Mine is the only one that has a special curly "Q" on the "B". Then Charmay tossed in her remark: "That's nothing; he gave me his address and the invitation to write!"
While in college, she had the hopes of becoming a dental hygienist.
by Inspiration or maybe Shame
... worked with Native American children and the arts ...