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Charles Hughes Obituary

Charles S. Hughes, aka, Charlie Rey, Chuck, or Poppy, is surfing in heaven where all waves are perfect. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Hughes; his daughter and son-in-law, Kara and Dante Walker; his son and daughter-in-law, Cory and Marina Hughes; his son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Michelle Hughes; his grandchildren, Marlayna, Manuel, Anissa, Gianna, Ashlynn, Fabious, Ciera, and Te'Szhia; great-grandchild, Faylinn; nephew and wife, Kristian and Kary; and niece, Jaye. If you would like to join us in a Celebration of his Life on September 26, 2010, please call or text Marina at 760-396- 7403 or email at [email protected].

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Published by The Desert Sun from Sep. 22 to Sep. 27, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
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Audrey Cook

October 31, 2010

May your days be filled with love...

Debbie Galaz

October 29, 2010

Vickie,you and Charlie have meant the world to Rey and I.We will always be here for you and the kids.I love you with all my heart.

Vicki Hughes

October 28, 2010

Rest in peace my love. We will be united again and it will be forever. We will worship Jesus together. Thank you for loving all of us with your unconditional love.
Forever, Poppy's girl

Audrey Cook

October 28, 2010

Vicky, I am so sorry that I took me so long to find out that your husband passed away. I knew him and his family since the sixties, Charlie and I both got promoted from Cathedral City elementary school. I hope there are big waves in heaven. I will be here for you anytime you need me... I had no idea that you were this close... I just asumed that everyone on facebook was so far away from one another

Pamela Mihalich

October 6, 2010

Steve and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. I always remember you telling me he loved surfing. I Know you will miss him dearly but always remember the memories. All my love from my family to yours.

September 29, 2010

Vicki and family, my condolences to you and your family on your loss of Charlie. I am so sorry I missed the service Sunday, I didn't find out about it until tuesday. All my family though I knew. God bless you and your family. Your are in my thoughts and prayers.
Your longtime friend,
Lucky Quintana

September 28, 2010

Vicki, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Johnnie Hernandez

Vic Pellechia

September 26, 2010

Vickie,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Irene Berumen

September 25, 2010

Vicki,may God be with you and give you strength in this time of need.My thoughts and prayers are with you and you're family.

Ralph Coomber

September 25, 2010

I very much enjoyed Chuck as a student. I'm shocked and saddened by his passing. My best to the family. Ralph Coomber

Kathleen Huber

September 25, 2010

Chuck was an amazing Husband, Father, and Grandfather (Poppy). May you find comfort in all his memories. God Bless and be with you all.

La Juana Nix

September 25, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kris Woody

September 24, 2010

Vickie, Kare, Vinnie, Cory, and everyone else,
Charlie will surely be missed by MIke and I and the rest of our family, too. He was our friend for 27 years. We've all been through so much with each other. It is hard to imagine our lives without him. He will remain in your hearts. May he rest in peace. Love you guys!

Jim & Sue Rothblatt

September 23, 2010

Our condolences go out to the Hughes family. We were saddened to hear about the untimely death of Charlie. Charlie, his mother Betty, and his sister Jackie were our neighbors back when he was attending high school. Our thoughts are with the family at this time of loss.

Jan Scheuerman

September 23, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Shelley Baardsen

September 23, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Graciela Hamman

September 23, 2010

Vickie,
My heart goes out to you at this time and the days ahead, I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.

Graciela

Tina Quintana

September 23, 2010

Vicki,
I'm so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. A few months ago I ran into Charlie at the grocery store and it was really nice to see him. We gave each other a big hug & chit-chatted for a while. I hope your happy memories flood your thoughts and quickly overshadow your grief. You have our deepest sympathy & heartfelt prayers. Love & Blessings to you and your Family.
Tina Quintana & Rigo (Tito) Moreno

Tammy Martinez

September 23, 2010

May Uncle Chuck rest in peace, may you all find comfort in fond memories. He will walk barefoot on his favorite beach, and hold all of you close in his heart until you meet again. My deepest sympathies and prayers for you all.

Irene & Gary Gillespie

September 22, 2010

As you share this time of sorrow as a family, may you draw strength and hope from one another. God bless, Charlie will be missed.

Gayle Wormell

September 22, 2010

Vicki, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Eddie Lopez

September 22, 2010

Rest in peace Charles Hughes,God is merciful on everyones soul.God comforts those who mourn.God I ask that you bless the Family.Amen

DEBORAH GALAZ

September 22, 2010

MY THOUGHTS AND LOVE ARE WITH EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU ,AND I'M HERE FOR YOU.

DEBORAH GALAZ

September 22, 2010

MY THOUGHTS AND LOVE ARE WITH EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU.I AM ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU.

Kay Williams

September 22, 2010

To all the dear children and grandchildren of Charles Hughes, I send my thoughts and prayers out to all of you. I know he will be dearly missed. I will always remember his loving smile when he would come by my classroom to drop off or pick up his grandchildren. He LOVED you very much and I could tell he was and is proud of you.

Loretta Dennis

September 22, 2010

Hold fast to your memories,
to all of the cherished moments
of the past,
to the blessings and the laughter,
the joys and the celebrations,
the sorrow and the tears.
They all add up to a treasure
of fond yesterdays
that you shared and spent together,
and they keep the one you loved
close to you in spirit and thought.

The special moments
and memories in your life
will never change.
They will always be in your heart,
today and forevermore.

Michael and Gail Courtney

September 22, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Kara--your Dad must have been a GREAT man to have such a wonderful daughter like you!

Charles Gonzales Jr

September 22, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Darcy Colantuono

September 22, 2010

May you find strength
in the love of God and family
and in the warm embrace
of friends.

Judith Baker

Judith Baker

September 22, 2010

Praying for all of you Kara and I am so sorry for your untimely loss. May God give you and your family the grace to handle the loss of your cherished dad with peace and tender comfort.

Aaron Riviers

September 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in the recent passing of your beloved husband, father, and grandfather. May the Lord sustain your family in your hour of sorrow.

Frances, Melanie and Nicholas

September 22, 2010

Chuck was a wonderful, kind hearted person who treated everyone he encountered as a member of his family. He will be missed terribly.

Karen/Jerry Hoffman/ family

September 22, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will always treasure the memories of our families being together and Jerry and Charlie surfing, knowing that they both got the best wave of the day. Love you all and GOD BLESS

Kathleen/Charles Gonzales Sr.

September 22, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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