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Carlos ADAMS Obituary
A resident of Folsom, CA, passed away on November 3, 2009 at the age of 47. Carlos was born on December 1, 1961 in Osan, Korea and moved to the United States at the age of 13. He is survived by his wife Sue, children Robby, Coti, Chris, Cassey, Courtney, mother Youngcha Kim, father Robert Adams, Jr., brother Richard and sister Robyn along with several nieces and nephews. At the time of his passing, he was employed for the California Department of Corrections. He began his career at San Quentin State Prison in April 1983. He also worked at California State Prison Solano, High Desert State Prison and CDC Headquarters in Sacramento, California. Services will be held on November 10, 2009 at 2:00 pm at the East Lawn Mortuary located at 5757 Greenback Lane in Sacramento, California. Anyone wishing to make donations may contribute to the Carlos Adams Memorial Fund established at the Golden 1 Credit Union on behalf of Robby and Coti Adams Education fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carlos ADAMS
Nina Chaffer
April 13, 2022
Uncle, thinking about you a lot lately. Just wish I could have a few conversations and pick your brain as an adult, especially with my career in CDCR. We all miss you like crazy! XOXO!
James
September 18, 2021
Sorry for this lost.
Was Carlos from Atascadero High School? If so, he was a wonderful person and I am stunned to now learn that he passed.
November 3, 2010
Hey Carlos, just wnated you to know that you are still in our hearts and that we miss you so very much.
Michele
January 13, 2010
Carlos,
We all miss you so much and for me I particularly miss you giving me a hard time for the better of me....I love you, Sydney
sue chaffer-adams
January 5, 2010
my los,
I miss your smell, laugh and "itll be o.k." attitude. Everything seems hard without your smiling face, and great laugh.Thank you for all the love and strength you have given me to go on without you!gone, but never forgotten!!!love you till we meet again babe:) sus
January 1, 2010
Happy New Year Carlos, your absence is still a heavy burden to bare. You are missed by so many. May you shine your light down upon us an keep all your friends and loved ones safe during this new year!
Michele
Alex Valdez
December 31, 2009
My Dearest Brother,
My heart hurts. Everytime I think of you I think of all the fun times we shared. This is so hard for me to think let alone talk of you as in the past. Its been weeks since you left us. And i say to myself this is not the way its we are to go out like this. I had to find out just by luck of a old school friends daughter that is a correction al officer at High Desert Prison. And stupid me lost your number. I was in a state of panic, numb, lose thought or words for the last month. Till that beautiful woman of yours called me early Christmas morning. Out of the blue you spoke to sue or my mother found you and sent a message to her to call me. That is all i wanted, that one bit of knowing that i can stop worring, I cried like a baby. And sue just made feel so good that i know she is well. It's just like her to say that your up there with that cocked head back and evil grin and just laughing as you do. I want you to know i think of you everyday. You where 1 of 4 people i trusted and would lay my life down for. The history we had. On the job back at SQ or off the job... remember the acadamyat Gault. We where the 2 class to come out from there. So much fun.. I have the photo of us i took of our class and a shower shot of you fool.Remember East Blk was a huge mess. You and i where the only ones to able walk the tier that day. You helped solved the destubance with a major leader to stop the violance. The inmates where not to touch us. Remember my black out after you got me so drunk that nite and the Kimchi you forced me to eat. The CDC Olympics in Fairfield you competed Martial Arts. Dude your knee's My 40th B-day. I can go on, but what saddens me is that saw you 3 yrs ago in Reno by just by luck at a book store and we, us all went out that nite and had dinner. I diden't keep in touch. I lost my friend. I diden't get to say goodbye. I miss our hangouts when you came to Petaluma. I feel i let you down. I wiss i can turn back time my brother. So much i missed. You have, You are and will always be my brother in arms. You be very muched missed as my other fallen brothers.... B.A Austin... Westbrook.... K.Hall...and now you C.L Adams.. "Los" "Luis". I remember the first time we meet. I said your the only black man i know with a spanish name and born in Korea... We laughed that one to the ground..I'll see you on the other side mi amigo vios condidos. Lets kick the tires and light the fires in a blaze of glory. LOVE u always my friend...
Peace Out....
PONCH
December 7, 2009
I love and miss you Carlos,You are our brother and will be forever missed more than you'll ever know. Janet
December 3, 2009
Dear Sue, we just heard of your loss. PHELPS workd w/ Carlos & you both at CMF South in the 90's and played on a baseball league with some of the guys at CDC. The first time I met Carlos was at a game - he always projected himself as great man who took care of his business. Both our boys remember him. May you & your family draw strength from each other during this difficult time...god bless you.
Rebecca Cahoon
November 15, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Randy & Beth Rath
November 12, 2009
Sue, Robbie and Coti, words can't even express the sorrow that we feel over the loss of Carlos. He was a mentor, friend and of course, the smack talker that we all loved. Why the lord decided he wanted Carlos with him now may not make sense, but for some reason he decided that he wanted him. We will always remember the good times we spent together and will cherish them. Something that we heard the other day brought comfort: We are not humans living a spiritual life; we are spiritual beings living a human life. His spirit will always live on in memories and love. We love you all, and please know that in your time of sorrow, family and friends will always be there.
Nicole Vinson
November 10, 2009
Sue and boys, we are truly sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
John Lomas
November 10, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Vince Cullen
November 10, 2009
Sue and family. There are no words I can say, just know that I am thinking of you. This has hit very hard especially since Carlos and I have the same birthday. I will continue to say prayers for you.
Alan Day
November 10, 2009
Sue and Family,
Your loss is truely shared with many whom Carlos touched over the years. Many good times where had by all when we got together be it at Solano or on the softball field. The team is cheering him on in Heaven cause they just received a "Big Hitter"
Marie Tabbs
November 10, 2009
Sue,Jay&I are sadden by the lost of Carlos. we were looking at pictures of all of us, back in the days when we worked at Solano, and we all attended The CCPOA conventions. We will also remember the good times, the laughter. and the love. that we shared for one
another.We will keep you and the children in our prayers. In the following months ahead we will be here for you if needed. you know how to contact us. Love Marie & Jay Tabbs
Chriss Duenas
November 9, 2009
Sue and Family, I am sorry for your loss. Carlos was always upbeat and helpful to me at or away from work. My prayers go out to you and the family.
Barbara Muirhead
November 9, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 9, 2009
Sue and family,
Sorry for your loss.
May God be watching over you and your family.
Gerald D. Greenwell
CSP-Solano Retired
Ben Jackson
November 9, 2009
Sue, my deepest sympathies go out to you and the kids. Carlos, though it has been many years since I have seen you all, will always stick out to me as such a big person in my teenage years. He was the type of man that left an indelible impression on anyone he met, good, bad or indifferent. To me, when I met Carlos, as a mid teen while I was hanging out with Andy, when young men are so impressionable, Carlos seemed to be the epitome of cool. He was tough, yet he was the consummate family man all at the same time. Never afraid to speak his mind or stand his ground, things that all men strive to be. Like I said, he left an indelible impression on me that I still carry today. I am so sorry for your loss.
November 9, 2009
Sue,Robbie and Coti, I am very sorry for your loss, Carlos was a wonderful person and I will always remember his smile, especially when I used to called him Carlitos. My prayers are with you. Remember that he is with Jesus now and he will sleep until the return of Jesus, then he will again wake-up to be with us again!
May the peace of God be with you,
Love,
Miriam Diaz
Kay Groves
November 9, 2009
Sue, I only met you once while working for Carlos during the SQ inspection. I will miss him, he was one of the best managers that I was proud to work for. You have my condolences.
November 9, 2009
Sue and family ,Sorry for your loss, he will truly be missed Michael and Terri Sanchez HDSP
Art Hernandez
November 9, 2009
To The Family: Please accept my deepest and sincerest condolenses. In the late '90s' I had the priveledge to have worked with Carlos @ CSP Solano , and again in recent years at CDCR-HQ. Carlos was a brave man, and a man of good character.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Bobby Wong
November 9, 2009
Sue, Robby and Coti You know how much Carlos meant to all of us. We are very sorry and our hearts ache for your loss. Please know that Cathy and I will always be there for you. Thank you for allowing Carlos to be a big part of our lives. Our lives will never be the same. Your friends forever. You know that when I found out of his passing There was a song playing on the radio by the Eagles and the Lyrics go like this "Theres a hole in the world tonight, Theres a cloud of fear and sorrow, Theres a hole in the world tonight, Don't let there be a hole in the world tomorrow" There is definitely a hole in our hearts. We love you
Bobby and Cathy Wong
Andy Cota
November 8, 2009
Sue, My Deepest Sympathy For You and Your Family. Carlos always brought smiles and laughter when we were together. The memories of Carlos will always be with us. Remember, God will see you thru this difficult time. You were both the perfect couple together.
Denise Scribner
November 8, 2009
I will truly, truly miss Carlos and the way we went back and forth about whose football team was better. Carlos always acknowledged everyone he knew, if he was busy in conversation with another, he always had a nod or a smile for me and anyone else he knew. A true gentleman and friend, he will be missed dearly. My prayers to his family of whom he was so proud and treasured with all of his heart.
November 8, 2009
My condolences to the family of Carlos. I will remember him as a kind and caring person. He will be missed by all who knew him.
brenda heninger
November 8, 2009
Sue i am so very sorry and schocked at the passing of Carlos. He left you and everyone he knew with a lot of memories. Love you
Bill & Stacy Johnson
November 8, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of need. We are so sorry for your loss and feel honored to have known and become a friend to Carlos while he was here in Susanville. May God Bless you all.
Suni Hill
November 8, 2009
Please accept my condolences.
Our heavenly father Jehovah God has promised that we will see our loved ones again right here on the earth.
John 5: 28,29; Isaiah 55:11.
May you find hope in this promise.
Phil Kile
November 8, 2009
Sue,My best to you and your family. Carlos was a good man. May he rest in peace.
November 8, 2009
I will miss you Carlos and I know that you are watching over your family and friends helping to ease the pain that they are feeling. Sleep well.
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