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1948
DIED
2025
James Carneiro Obituary
James A. Carneiro passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, in Rancho Mirage, CA. He was surrounded by his wife Judy, and son Shawn. Jim was born in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, to parents Tony and Della Carneiro on 9/8/1948. After completing high school, he and Judy married and moved to Newport Beach, Calif. Jim received training to become a registered surveyor. He had a natural talent for building and throughout his long career built many fine homes in Newport Beach, Dana Point, Rancho Mirage, as well as his home turf of Lake Coeur d'Alene and Hayden Lake. Jim was a gifted athlete, excelling in tennis, skiing, golf, and high school football. Also among his many abilities was a skill at painting, and he owned an art gallery in Rancho Mirage for several years. Jim was exceedingly generous throughout his life and always invited friends and family to stay with him and Judy wherever he was. He and Judy owned a 52 ft. yacht which they moored on Vancouver Island. He loved fishing for salmon, shrimp, and crab. Jim was a past member of Thunderbird Country Club. He lived a great, productive life. Jim is survived by his wife Judy, son Shawn, and older brothers Ted and Ken. His younger brother Rocky, is deceased.
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