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Charles Russell Obituary

Charles I. Russell, 45 CARLS BAD -- Charles Isaac Russell passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2010. Chuck was born on Flag day, June 14, 1965 in San Bernardino, Calif., and was the middle child of Cecil Russell and Sharon Cochrane's three children. Chuck attended Carlsbad High School and went on to become a 3rd generation member of the Southern California Pipefitters & Steamfitters Union with Local 230. Chuck was a dedicated father, avid surfer, and loved by everyone who knew him and will be greatly missed by all of those whose lives he touched. Chuck is survived by daughter, Ashley Rose of Carlsbad; mother, Sharon Cochrane of Oceanside; his life-long friend, Kelly Reid; sisters and husbands, Brenda Russell Abdulla and John Abdulla, Denelda Lee and Robert Spirito, Linda and Jeff Bristol, and Teresa and Jimmy Chino; sister, Carol Cochrane; brothers and wives, Charles and Linda Russell, Ronnie and Tammie Russell, Philip and Patsy Russell, Randy and Linda Cochrane, and Mike and Debbie Cochrane; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Chuck was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Russell; stepfather, Paul Cochrane; and his sister, Rhonda Cochrane. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., at Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding Street, Carlsbad, Calif., on Saturday, November 13, 2010 with a reception immediately after. A paddle out is planned for post-reception at Buccaneer Beach in Oceanside, Calif. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Nov. 7, 2010.

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Kelly Reid

November 25, 2010

Honey I miss you with every fiber in me. I hope you are enjoying a very specail feast in Heaven with your brand new wings. Please give Mama Char and Pops a big 'ol hug and kiss from all of us down here. I bet the Heavens are thankful for your big, beautiful smile lighten up the universe. I adore you Chuck Russell and I can't wait to be in your arms again. Ashley and I love you forever!!

Casey Brown

November 13, 2010

Uncle Chuck always lit up the room with his friendly smile. My thoughts and prayers are with my loving family. I love you all.

November 13, 2010

I will always remember his smile, wit, laugh, and kindness. I will miss my old friend from childhood and will think of him often. He touched so many lives just being Chuck, going to be missed for sure. Chooch

Mark Mollgaard

November 12, 2010

Chuck, I'm glad you had such a great life. I'm sorry it ended so early and unexpectedly. I'm glad I knew you back in the day - playing football and seeing you around at school all the time.

I'm glad you had a great daughter, and were such a good friend to Kelly- I know they will miss you very much.

Be at peace, and I hope all your friends and loved ones will see you again.

Alberta & Chris Klingaman

November 10, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers

Alice Bjork

November 10, 2010

Sharon, Ashley, & Kelly, the Bjork family will be thinking of you all this Saturday with prayers and songs of love in our hearts. Love to all
Alice Bjork

Mike Ramey

November 9, 2010

Russell family,
I haven't seen Chuck since he was a young teenager, but when I saw that he had passed my heart was touched with many good memories of watching him grow up. All of you hold a special place in my heart, and I wish that I could be at his memorial service, but will be out of town. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Melissa & Terry Truax

November 9, 2010

Our prayers and thoughts to the Russell family for your loss. We were close with Chuck for the past 13 years. He walked me down the Isle on my wedding day. My husband was in his wedding party a few years back when he married Robin Russell. He was a great friend we will miss him dearly. Rest in peace our good friend.
Melissa and Terry Truax (San Diego, CA)

Chuck(12) with Eddie(13) at their birthday party

Jesse Ledesma

November 8, 2010

Our families have known each other for so long. My childhood memories are of the fact that we were always together as kids. We had such fun and I know that you and Eddie are sharing some great stories together in heaven. My heart go's out to your family. You will truly be missed. Rest in peace old friend. Jesse Ledesma

Jackie Farrell

November 8, 2010

My thoughts are with you all - Chuck was dear friend in our younger years, I will always remember him as such a sweet kid and so funny. May you find love in comfort in his memory.

Geeta Wundrach

November 8, 2010

Ashley my thoughts and prayers go out to you and Brenda. I will always remember Chucks amazing smile whenever he came to Albertsons he said Hi. I remember the fun we had growing up together. Love Always Geeta

Bruce Kitchens

November 8, 2010

Ashley, I am very sorry to hear about your dad. Maybe you can get Caroline to bring you to the beach in North Carolina. Bruce Kitchens

Hope &Monica Martinez

November 8, 2010

Russell family

My thoughts and prayers go out to you. May the Lord give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Anita Taylor

November 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of one lost so soon. I do know Chuck packed a lot of living and love in those 45 years. Glad I got to spend a little time with him on one of my last visits to S.D. Peace, Anita Taylor

November 8, 2010

Chuck and I were great friends and hung out a lot prior to high school. Talk about a great sense of humor, and kind demeanor! We lost touch like so many of us do, and I often wondered about my old friend. We were able to reunite about a year ago and catch up. He seemed very happy with his life at that point. Still funny and smiling just as I remembered him. So thankful for that reunioun. You will be missed.
Tony Shute

November 7, 2010

I have always felt like a member of the family. I knew Chuck as a young boy and saw him grow up to be a wonderful young man. My love to his daughter and the rest of the family. He will be missed.

Sharon Fly

Connie Renberger

November 7, 2010

Will be keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all, Connie

November 7, 2010

Thinking of the whole Russell family. I went to school with Chuck and had some good times then. This is a difficult time and that is why family is there to help everyone through it. Ann Nelson-Macpherson

Judy Smith

November 7, 2010

It was a honor to be Chuck's cousin. He always had a smile for everyone. Chuck was a caring father,cousin and friend. May he rest in peace. Love you, Judy and Richard Smith

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