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Charles Donahue Obituary

Born on January 7, 1944 in Torrington, Wyoming. Peacefully passed away at home with loved ones by his side on November 28, 2008 in Rohnert Park, CA. He is survived by his wife, Juana Munoz.; two sons, Michael and Aaron Donahue; two stepsons, Jacob and Jose Rabago; stepdaughter, Hortensia Rabago; grandchildren, Chance and Kai Donahue, Karen and Brent Rabago; two brothers, Dean and Rolan Harroun; and two sisters, Sherrie Palmer and Theone Innes. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jackie Harroun. He served in the US Army in Vietnam as a tunnel rat. He holds the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Sharpshooter. He will be missed by many good friends and family members. He will always hold a place in their hearts. Their will be no funeral or memorial service at the request of Chuck.

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Published by Press Democrat from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2008.

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January 10, 2009

Chuck you will be missed very much. We especially will remember every Christmas Eve we spent with your family at your mom's while our kids were growing up. The after dinner opening presents and poker games were especially memorable. Jeeper Jamborees on the Rubicon were great (even though I only went on one, Tom went on several with you). You were a great guy. May God keep you in his tender care.

brent,karen, everybody rabago

January 3, 2009

r.i.p we all miss you

you were the best grandpa anybody can ask for

MARTY ROSS

December 30, 2008

GREAT MEMORIES OF CHUCK AND MIC AT A BACHELOR PARTY, WEDDING, HIS NEW YEARS EVE PARTY IN BRISBANE, THE JEEP JAMBOREE, FISHING, WORKING HARD, DRINKING BEER, AND ALWAYS LAUGHING. BEING WITH CHUCK WAS ALWAYS FUN. HE WAS WILD, KIND, AND KNEW HOW TO ENJOY HIMSELF--HE WAS ALSO A TRUE GENTLEMAN. I WAS SADDENED TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING, BUT LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING UP WITH HIM DOWN THE ROAD.

Aaron Donahue

December 24, 2008

No words can explain how lucky I feel and proud I am to have been raised as your son. I know you are be up there with the others who have been looking after us. I will continue to do my best to make you proud of what I make of my life and how I affect others by being an honorable man as you led me to be by example. I only hope one day I have the opportunity and nature to raise a child as well as you raised me. With so many lessons and memories I will not be able to remember them all through the years but I will never forget what you instilled in me that it means to be a man and a father. Though you were too modest to ever accept the word "hero" to describe yourself, your qualities exemplify the definition of "hero". I have never known a greater example. Thank you dad. I love you.

Sherrie Palmer

December 12, 2008

I know in my heart you are with Mother, Uncle Frank, Grandpa Neider and Grandma now you are safely in Jesus' arms. We all miss you and know that some day we will be together again. With now pain or sorrow just the love God meant each of us to have. I Love You Brother and have such fond memories of you. See you soon. Love you Mucho Sherrie

Scott Cassady

December 12, 2008

Rest in Peace

Theone Innes

December 10, 2008

I love you Brother. Hug everone up there for me, I miss you, Theone

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