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Carlton Wolf Obituary
Carl was born on October 22, 1973 in Corona, CA and went home to be with Jesus on August 10, 2010 at 7 AM as he pulled his truck up for work. His is survived by his wife and best friend Ali Blakeney Wolf, his parents, Joe and Bonnie, his brother Sep and wife Brynn, nieces Kasia and Kana, nephew, Kelham, his aunts Eve, and Jenny and their families and his grandparents, Carl and Dossie Perkins.
Carl graduated from Aptos High School, played varsity football, being nominated into the High School Football Hall of Fame. He played football and rugby at St. Mary's College in Moraga, graduating with a B.A. in Art.
After meeting Ali in Burbank, their friendship grew and they finally married on December 22, 2006 in Hoxie, Arkansas. They honeymooned at the Heartbreak Hotel in Memphis, and joined Joe and Bonnie at Graceland the following Christmas Eve. They traveled Europe on an extended honeymoon, visiting old friends and making new ones! After living in Los Angeles, they moved back to Arkansas in Feb. of 2009. Carl began learning and working on the family farm and substitute teaching, which he loved. Carl was an exceptional artist and an even better chef. He had a passion for art, all types of music, literature, and cooking for his friends. After being in AR, he added fishing and hunting to that list!
He recently taught at Hoxie High School where the students loved him and where his motto; "Hug It Out" changed their lives. We celebrate the big laughs, the bear hugs, beautiful smile and his ability to walk into a room and brighten everyone's day. Anyone who met Carl came away knowing they had a friend.
He had a deep faith in Jesus, wearing his second of many tattoos, Galatians 2:20: "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God who loves me and gave Himself for me."
Immediate services were held in Hoxie, AR. We in CA will gather to celebrate his life on Friday evening, August 27 from 5"" 9 PM at the Aptos Village Park, Aptos, CA. www.scparks.com/aptosvillagepark. Friends are invited to bring blankets, chairs, stories, pictures, etc. as we gather together to share about how he loved us all. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Hicks/Blakeney/Wolf Scholarship Fund, Hoxie School District, P.O. Box 240, Hoxie, AR 72433, attn.: Debbie Sullivan.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carlton Wolf
Mike Schiro
August 14, 2024
Looking forward to a reunion in heaven someday.
Steve Scurich
August 14, 2024
Can´t believe it´s been since 2010 that we lost a great man and friend. Carl your impact on my life is still felt every day when I see Galatians 2:20 tattooed on my right arm. I share your story so often - a guy who was the link in a chain, who pointed me to Jesus (baptized 11/4/07) and probably never even knew it. Today, my grandchildren are growing up with a strong faith in Christ and it´s the greatest joy. Thank you Carl, I look forward to a day when we will spend eternity sharing our stories, and I can tell you how much you impacted our lives.
Mike Schiro
August 14, 2023
Growing up with Carl and Sep in Seascape was incredible. Sleepovers at the Wolf´s, swimming at Seascape Sports Club. Carl had the kindest spirit. I look forward to our reunion in heaven.
Mike Schiro
August 14, 2020
I will always remember his kindness to others and smile. Great memories growing up in Seascape with him and the Wolf family. God bless.
Eddie Work
September 7, 2010
The world will miss you very much Carl. Your laugh, hug, and handshake could warm the coldest of days and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Wolf family.
LaVelle Townsend
September 2, 2010
Wolf, words cant express the loss I feel for your family. I recall being a kid coming to St. Mary's from Compton, Ca. and this huge guy living down the hall from me. Him blarring metal me blasting rap. Jime 6'4+ me 5'9+, black, white. Only thing in common was St. Mary's football. Yet, i still remember the day he invites me into his sorm room and says here listen to these guys...(Metallica). Never heard of them before, but next thing you know Im blarring Metallica in my locker before games!! Thanx Wolf for the openness that Im sure so many others have experienced. Big Bear hug to you brotha. R.I.P.
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Brian Smith
September 2, 2010
Hearts out to the Wolf Family. SMC lost one of our great leaders. One of the best people anyone could meet. Wolfie will go down as a King and went way too early. Keep Wolfie in your prayers and for his beautiful wife.
B SMITH
Carlton Nunez
August 27, 2010
It not take anyone long to identify that Carl had a heart of Gold. Never in my life had I me such a influential person who meant so much to so many people! I praise God for bringing such an individual into my life no matter how short the time I spent with him. I will see you again friend!
August 27, 2010
thoughts and prayers are very much with carl. i lit my angel candle for his spirit as it soared from this earth... my heart is broken for joe, bonnie and sep. he was a friend to many and one of the kindest people i have ever met. many happy memories of carl :)
Gladys Montoya
August 26, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Misa Garavaglia
August 25, 2010
There are no words for the grief I know you are going through Joe and Bonnie, for the loss of your beloved son. Know that I am sharing in just a little bit of your suffering with you in prayer. My heart is with you both, dear ones. I love you!
Craig Middlekauff
August 25, 2010
Carl was my younger first cousin. We grew up in close circles together with his lovely family Bonnie, Joe, and Sep. I had the honor of being Carl's bro. I baby sat him, took him and Sep to concerts, and tried to teach him some guitar just to name a few. Time and distance sometimes separates adults. This last Christmas we hung out in Aptos like so many occasions before. Carl would always give me hug and tell me he loved me. With him, you knew it was from the heart. His loss has been overwhelming. I love you my brother....God bless you.
Shenay Moschetti
August 24, 2010
Carl,
Although I haven't see you in years you were often in my thoughts. Thanks for letting me drive your cougar back in the day. You will never know how many lives you touched. Bless you.
Carol Maler
August 24, 2010
My love and prayers go to the Wolf family. They and their family are very special people. Try to be strong and remember all the wonders of Carl's life.
Mike Schiro
August 24, 2010
My heart goes out to the Wolf family and all who are grieving. They do not get nicer than Carl. He will be greatly missed, but know that he is with Christ. He will always hold special memories in my heart.
Patrick Lund
August 23, 2010
I worked with Carl at the Pasadena Weekly back in 2002-2003. He was such a jovial guy and always gave me inner joy whenever talking with him. He always had a zest for everything he did and I remember how he would always play "Sweet Caroline" in the office whenever we published our Thursday issue. As a writer, I inserted a character in my unpublished novel simply given the name "Carl," and describing a scene between his character and the main character in what seemed like verbatim small talk in what he said to me back in 2002. I think he was suggesting where I should take my wife (back then my girlfriend) for our 1st date. I haven't seen him in years but I know I'll miss him forever. God bless you, Carl!
Steve Scurich
August 22, 2010
Carl was such an inspiration. When I think about growing up together in Aptos, I specifically remember how Carl would walk into class and the energy in the room would light up. He was funny, charismatic, talented, smart, and a friend to all walks of life. Thanks to Carl sharing his faith openly - it had a profound impact on my life a few years ago, and I now do the same. He never even knew that he planted that seed in my life (which is now full of so many blessings). Galatians 2:20 is such a fitting verse about Carl's life here, and I look forward to seeing him again in Eternity one day. My deepest thoughts and prayers for your loss, he was a wonderful man.
August 22, 2010
How saddened we were to hear the tragic news of your dear son,Carl's untimely death. Our hearts are filled with sympathy for
the grief you are suffering, and want you to know we are holding you
close in our hearts and praying for you and your family. Larry and Marilyn Sampson
Nancy Rader
August 22, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. He's in God's hands now.
Nancy and Bob Rader
Alicia (Atwood) Potes
August 21, 2010
Carl was a wonderful person who brightened the lives of those he came into contact with. We will continue to pray for his family at this very difficult time.
August 21, 2010
I am in shock. I worked with Carl at York Gallery years ago and always loved being around the big teddy bear! I think of his smile often.
Much love to all who he leaves behind.
Robin Lerios (Santa Cruz, Ca)
Rollyn Zoubek
August 21, 2010
Carl was truly one of a kind! I love remembering his hugs, his laugh, his smile, his passion, his love for his Lord. My prayers are with the Wolf family. I'm so grateful for the hope we hold of reuniting with Carl one day...
August 21, 2010
There are not enough words to express our heart felt sympathy with the loss of Carl. He was wonderful, a giant of a man with a heart as big as he was.
Please know that we are praying for you and grieving with you.
Dennis and Ida
Allison Martin-Attix
August 21, 2010
Carl's light is everlasting. His spirit touched countless lives and I feel blessed to have known him. God gave us a true angel when he created Carl. He lives in all of our hearts. "To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die".-Thomas Campbell
With so much love Carl & his family
Carolin Sturtevant
August 21, 2010
My heart goes out to the Wolf family, during this difficult time... Carl was a really great guy and will be truly missed by so many... May you rest in peace, Carl...
Tommy Freeman
August 21, 2010
My deapest condolences to the entire Wolf family of whom I can't remember a time when I didn't know you. Carl was the only person who can make you feel like you were lifelong friends the first time you met. He will always have a special place in my heart and mind. Carl showed me how determination will overcome any obsticle. I will miss you my friend.
Christina Hill
August 21, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Wolf family during this difficult time. Remember Carl's infectious smile that would light up any room he entered. He is with the Lord and looking down on all of us wondering why we are all so sad. Don't have too much fun Carl without us!
Clint Ramer
August 21, 2010
I am willing to say the only friends that Carl did not have are the people that he did not meet. Gods love showed in everything he did. Though we are mourning his loss right now it brings great joy to know that if I live my life as he did that I will get to see him again in heaven
Geralyn Speziale
August 20, 2010
May beautiful memories give you strength at this difficult time. Our hearts go out to you all, at this time of sorrow.
With heartfelt condolences, Tom and Geralyn
Geralyn Speziale
August 20, 2010
My condolences to the Wolf family. May beautiful memories give you strength at this difficult time. With heartfelt condolences, Tom and Geralyn
Melissa Eastman (Anderson)
August 20, 2010
I will miss you dearly Carl. You were a wonderful friend to me and I am greatful to have known you and to have had the opportunity for you to touch my heart.
All my love.
Joyce O'Shea
August 20, 2010
God Bless you Carl. You brought joy and happiness to everyone you met. My heart goes out to Joe, Bonnie and Sep and their familes who were always there for me the past 27 years. Love you, Joyce
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