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Charles Brewer Obituary
CHARLES ANDREW "ANDY" BREWER
Feb. 23, 1964 - Mar. 25, 2007
Charles Andrew "Andy" Brewer, 43, of Holtville passed away of a heart attack Sunday, March 25 in Holtville.
He was born February 23, 1964 in Fort Monmouth, N.J. and married Linda Brewer in San Diego on July 13, 1987. Andy proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 10 years and most recently worked for Homeland Security as a U.S. Customs Officer. After serving in the Navy, Andy enjoyed his early years as a guitar player in the rock band, "Through the Looking Glass".
Andy devoted his life to his family and shared his passion for music and the University of Tennessee Volunteers Football team, who he traveled to see on a yearly basis. His youthful approach to life and quick wit will always be missed. Andy will always be remembered as the 43 year old who "rocked out" like he was 19.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hems Brothers Mortuary in El Centro.
Services will be held Friday, March 30 at 1 p.m. at Hems Brothers Chapel in El Centro.
His final resting place will be on a hilltop at Woodland Cemetery in Knoxville, TN. at a later date.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Brewer.
Andy is survived by his wife, Linda; daughters, Elise and Carly Brewer; son, Devin Lenetti, all of Holtville; daughter and son-in-law, Courtney and Leo Jimenez of Yuma, AZ; mother and stepfather, Bobbie and Bill Laugherty of Knoxville, TN; brothers and sisters-in-law, Greg and Viki Brewer of Colts Neck, NJ, and Jeff and Dixie Brewer of Wheatland, WY; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ramiro and Aurelia De La Rosa of Maricopa, AZ; his pet rottweiler, Darcy; nieces, nephews and his extended family U.S. Customs, whom all loved him very much.
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Sandalio Garza
February 27, 2022
Charles Brewer,
It was a pleasure working with you buddy at Calexico West POE, CA. I´ll always remember your enthusiasm and energy for life. You would smile all the time and make us laugh because you had a big heart. Jumping up and down "It´s time for the QUE LLEVA 500!" as you would say when going to process traffic coming from MX into USA. God took a humble and nice guy to heaven. May your soul R.I.P. pal. I know you´ll always be missed. Amén Legacy U.S. Customs Inspector/Customs & Border Protection Officer
Lynn Brewer
February 18, 2020
Sweets,
Hi, it's me! I miss you so much! So do Lise, Buddy, Carly, Courtney & Leo. Your Grandkids do also, yes they know about Grandpa. When we look at your picture they ask what you were like ( they're kid's, you know, so they forget and they like to hear me talk about you) why are you an angel. Kid stuff, I make it simple. Eleyna, Angelina, Lea, Julia, Angelo, & Xander will forever know who their Grandpa was and have your picture to remember you. We all love you Sweets!! ❤
Jeff Brewer
April 21, 2007
Hey Bro;
So this is how it ends. It should have been some big shoot out at the port w/ the biggest bust ever.
We had a lot of years together, some better than others but definitely not enough. Greg helped in taking care of you and getting you to the "BIG ORANGE". I caught up with you in there. I've been a mess and it's taken me this long to get it together. You were the closest thing to a best friend I ever had and ever will. I am heart broken that I wasn't able to spend more time with you these past few years, but I hope you know how much I love you. This is only a "see ya later dude" hopefully we will all be together in the end.
Love you, Jeff
P.S. You always did beat me at everything
Elise Brewer
April 15, 2007
Dad,
It's so hard to think about how you won't be here anymore. It seems that just yesterday you were asking what I thought of this music you were listening to. I remember I always would reply with "ahh thats old man music"....You were always looking out for me, even when I didn't want you to. You really did work for the family. You went to work and would come home. That was your life, and you were happy with it. I appreciate that soooooo much. Now that your gone I am so confused. I Know that I have to be strong for mom and the kids, and im trying. sometimes it get hard like now. I miss you soo much i just want you to come back. I'm going to make you proud, I know that your watching, and I know that you are my gaurdian angel.
I Love You
George Kraemer
April 12, 2007
Andy,
It's clear from the entries already left in the book that you were well loved and will be sorely missed.
I'll always remember you as a blonde kid, an easy-going guy who was still strong enough to stick up for himself.
Know that you live on in your family and friends.
Greg Brewer
April 6, 2007
Hey bud,
Life is not going to the same without you. I'll miss you everyday. You are the centerpeice of the family and I love you so much.
Marjorie Bujake
April 3, 2007
Brewer,
I'm going to miss you greeting me in the mornings with a hearty (and loud) "Get 'em Marj!" whenever I did something you particularly approved of.
I going to miss your glass half-full "Well, at least they can't force me tomorrow!"
I going to miss your hard-charging, full-steam ahead "I got it! No, REALLY I GOT IT!"
In fact I miss you already.
To his family,
You were always in his thoughts, everything he did was a reflection of his love for you and the support you gave him.
My deepest condolences on your loss.
Marj Bujake
Jose Contreras
April 1, 2007
Brewer: Hey bro! I know you are in a better place now. We will miss you and your sense of humor. I truly enjoyed working the mid shift when I was at the POE. May GOD bless your family and give them the strength and peace in their hearts to continue living life as you may have wanted the to do so, respectfully.
Connie Perez
March 31, 2007
Our prayers are with you. We worked with Brewer for many years. He was truly the best co worker and friend anyone could ask for. We shared many laughs. I can only say that our lives were safer knowing that he was only a call away. "Brewer I know you have our backs, always".
Connie and Guillermo
vickie brewer
March 30, 2007
Andy,Andy,Andy.....
I met you, you were 14 yrs.old. You told me to trim your hair 1/16 of an inch..your Dad sent you back an hour later to get a real haircut!
fast foward a few years......
I met and fell in love with your brother Greg, you were a guitar playing, mustang driving, cool dude!!!! You were a gentlemen and an usher at our wedding. Thank you.
blink your eyes...
we were sitting at the bar at Hook-Line-and Sinker....you told me you met and fell in love with a woman, her name was Linda......
fast foward again.....
you came to visit with Courtney and Lisse (she was 4 months old) I sent you out for the night to the Stone Pony for a night of rock and roll...........
blink your eyes again
your Mom was living with you in Ca. Greg and I came out and shared a wonderful,wonderful Christmas with you.
time rolls on.....
A couple of Thanksgivings in Tennesse, Football games.....our meeting in California 3 years ago...Thank you for a lifetime of memories. you will be in my heart and my soul always.love
"Fixie"
Barbara Cardona
March 30, 2007
My condolences to the Brewer family. I truly enjoyed knowing and working with Charles on the midnight shift. He will truly be missed by all. May God Bless your family at this time and many days ahead.
Ralph Marroquin
March 30, 2007
To the Brewer Family, May God rest his soul and keep you strong, Though I work at Cargo, I had the pleasure of working with "Andy" on the mid-night shift as a temp supervisor and though my hat goes off to those on the mid-night shift (it is not an easy shift) he made my stay enjoyable as he is and was a hard worker, great at impressions and making people laugh. He will be sorely missed.
L Casillas
March 30, 2007
Brewer family,
I wanted you all to know that we on the midnight shift will miss him very much, I guess now I don't have to dye my hair as often, Brewer made it a point to let me know that my grays were showing. (go figure)
Victor Avila
March 29, 2007
My deepest condolences go to Mr. Brewer's family.It was an honor to work with such a dedicated Customs Inspector/CBP Officer.He was such a role model to all of us because of his work ethics, his reliability and his very good sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.
Don Hylton
March 29, 2007
To Chuck's family, I worked with Andy quite a bit. He was always making me laugh. He was real good at imitating a lot of his coworkers. He spoke of you often. I know you miss him. A lot of us do too. I am confident that you and I will see him again in a much better place.
The Midnight Shift
March 29, 2007
Brewer,
We the midnight shift seriously miss you. You always made the night shift pass by fast with you jokes and humor. It is going to be hard not to see you around and hear you say those two famous words, "Que lleva". We will truly miss you.
For your family, if they ever need anything, we are here just a phone call away.
Erica and Antonio Morales
March 29, 2007
Andy, AKA "Carlos" we will miss you always. Linda, we love you and we are here for you and the kids. God Bless
Vicky Scoggins
March 29, 2007
Linda we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Charles. You and your children are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. If there is anything we can help you with please let us know.
Diana Romero and Vicky Scoggins
Farmers Insurance
Fco Guerra
March 29, 2007
Brewer, even thou I only knew you a short time, you always greeted me with, "Hey, Guerra", You will be remembered and missed. A friend forever....
March 28, 2007
Brew-
You meant alot to the people you worked with. I miss ya dude. God bless ya bud.
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