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Earl Charles Obituary
67, of Phoenix passed away on January 29, 2017. Most loving, kind, and patient Angel. Passionate teacher of mathematics and life. Championship soccer player and coach. Missing him are his devoted wife Michelle; son Tauran, daughters Giselle and Maria; grandson LaCoix; sisters Margo and Janie, brother Hubert; Uncle Ivan, sister-in-law Catherine, and niece Debbie. Preceding him in death were his parents John and Dorothy, and brothers John, Leslie, Sam, and Philip. Services Monday February 6th at 4 p.m. The Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 East Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 , In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.
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Lorenzo Torres
November 19, 2022
I worked with Earl in the late 1970s at the Continuing Education Center in Phoenix, AZ. He was an excellent, compassionate and motivational teacher to all his student. One of the finest human beings I've known in my life's journey. Condolences to his family. Vaya con Dios MI querido Amigo.
John P. Baj
January 4, 2022
Michelle- I was a roommate and friend of Earls at IBC, and we all were together in Orlando in 2003. I saw your picture on Strava and decided to lookup. I am very sad to see of Earls passing. He was a good friend, and came home with me on one of our college breaks. Please accept my condolences and feel free to reach out if you want.
Jay Edelson
October 24, 2021
Michelle, I just learned of Earl's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Earl was such a tremendously nice person. So easy going and as well as easy to talk to. I was always thankful for all the times he so willingly helped with our track meets. God picked up an amazing angel.
Arnold Ong
February 17, 2018
Amazing teacher and even better human being. Mr. Charles was my Highschool math teacher at South Mountain in 1992. He tutored me everyday during his lunch time. I will forever be be greatful for his kindness. He made me feel like I could accomplish anything with hard work and dedication. Mr. Charles will always be special to me. I will miss him dearly.
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Cynthia A
February 6, 2017
Condolences to Michelle and all of Earls family. He was my favorite dance partner at the Center. We all loved him and he will be missed!
February 5, 2017
Michelle and Family, Please accept my condolences.
Earl was a great colleague at South Mountain. I have thought of him over the years with the fondest of memories.
Tina Rigoni Eden
February 5, 2017
To the Charles Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
Brenda & Bob Liotta
February 4, 2017
It is an honor to have known Earl and to have been his Phoenix Swim Club teammate. We have many good memories of fun times with Earl and Michelle at swim meets, cheering one another on! Earl will be remembered as such a wonderful, kind, warm friendly person. Earl and Michelle, you are both in our hearts and our prayers.
February 4, 2017
May the God of all comfort strengthen your entire family and may you also be comforted by the scriptures found at Psalms 116:15
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