Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient Charles Machado Jr.
Charles B. Machado Jr. passed away suddenly on January 29, 2020 after a short illness. He passed away peacefully at his home in Estes Park, CO with his wife Sylvia and daughter Lisa by his loving side. Charles was born to Charles B. and Amelia (LaSalvia) Machado on May 10, 1931. He was proud to share the same birth date with his mother, and later with his grandson Brian. He grew up in Los Banos, CA where he helped his father on the family ranch. He attended school in Los Banos, graduating...
