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Carlos Gilbert "Chunky" Cervantes

1951 - 2016

Carlos Gilbert "Chunky" Cervantes obituary, 1951-2016, Riverside, OK

BORN

1951

DIED

2016

Carlos Cervantes Obituary

CARLOS "CHUNKY" GILBERT CERVANTES Age 64, passed away February 17, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Carlos was born December 10, 1951 in Corona, Ca. to Carlos V. Cervantes and Lydia Ramirez. Carlos' joy in life was his family, music, fishing and playing his guitar. He was a proud Marine. He received a college education in Correctional Science and Veterinary and Medical Assistances. He was a graduate of Corona Senior High Class of 1970. He was a Correctional Peace Officer at the California Institution for Men in Chino, Ca. from 1980 to 1987. When he relocated to Tulsa, he was employed as a Psychiatric Technician for the last eighteen years. Carlos was proud of his Chicano heritage and was a member of the Brown Berets in the 70's. Carlos was always sociable and had a way of drawing people to himself. He was respected and thought highly of by his family, friends and co-workers. Carlos was a born-again Christian. Carlos was preceded in death by his father Carlos "Chapo" Cervantes; his brother Richard Cervantes and sister Irma Ramirez. Carlos is survived by his wife Rosa Ramos of Tulsa; mother Lydia Ramirez of Corona; four sons: Ruben Cervantes of Corona, Carlos Cervantes of Grover Beach, Ca., Miguel Ramos of Tulsa and David Cervantes; two daughters: Rita Gerdes of Victorville, Ca. and Maria Castillo of Santa Maria, Ca. Carlos has four sisters: Irene Delgado, Gloria Rosas, Catherine Lopez and Mary Duarte. Carlos is survived by seven grandchildren. A memorial service at 11:00 a.m. will be held on March 10 at The Presence of the Lord Christian Church, 1655 E. Sixth St., Suite B-1, Corona, California. An inurnment will follow at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Ca.

Published by The Press-Enterprise on Mar. 6, 2016.
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Carlos as my homeboy kept in touch for about 3 years since we last seen each other in Corona.He was always different.He wasn't wild like the rest of us that hanged out on calle 4.He would disappear. All that time he was getting himself educated while we partied on.He followed God's plans for him we didn"t.My last text to him was after valentines day to say hi(2/14/2016). He kept me informed of the bad weather in Tulsa.I kept texting him but he wouldn't text back like he always did. Everytime I would hear about the storms in Oklahoma I would text him to see if he was ok and find out more about the storm. He would text back "i"m here and ok"This time I texted and he never texted back. I tried for days nothing so I went to his face book to leave him a message.I saw his facebook page was different that"s how I found out. That hurt so bad. I forgive him for not texting back.My condolences to his wife, children and entire family.Nice words can"t bring him back but we can hold his smile and kindness in our hearts.

Vera Bracamonte

March 13, 2016

Vera Bracamonte

March 13, 2016

My condolences to "Chunky's" family, I am sorry to hear of his passing. My late Husband Bobby and I knew Chunky from way back in the 80"s in Rubidoux. He had the greatest sense of humor and would go out of his way to help someone if he could his heart was enormous in that way.I know heaven has another angel.

Sparky Aguirre

March 8, 2016

my friend....my dad..... I will miss you so very much.

Rita Gerdes

March 7, 2016

Pops, you were so great to me! You welcomed me with open arms with my white skin and green eyes, with no hesitation to announce me as your son in law!! How could I not love you?? When I see my wife's eyes in yours! When I see my wife's smile in yours!! When I see my wife's silly sense of humor in you!! You were easy to love Carlos Cervantes, because I love you daughter for so long!! Whether we partied it up at Grandma Moncheys bday party, or at lunch in Tulsa,OK, or in my house for a weekly visit?? You were awesome to be around!! May God have you and hold you for all of us! You are much loved! In my house you are Dad, Granpa Carlos, and Pops!!! Much love from your son in law, Danny!!

Danny Gerdes

March 7, 2016

He will be missed. What a great man who has graced our lives. Thank God I was allowed to meet him while he was passing through this life. Rest in peace from your friend Millie Smith.

Millie Smith

March 6, 2016

I was proud to be yours

RUBEN CERVANTES

March 6, 2016

I love you dad. I miss you so much already.

Maria Castillo

March 6, 2016

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Memorial Events
for Carlos Cervantes

Mar

10

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

The Presence of the Lord Christian Church

1655 E. Sixth St., Suite B-1, Corona, CA

Mar

10

Inurnment

Riverside National Cemetery

Riverside, CA

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