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1948
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2019
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Charles Rubiola Obituary
Charles Albert Rubiola passed away peacefully in San Antonio, Texas on March 29, 2019 at Brookdale Nursing Facility. He valiantly fought lung cancer for over a year never having relinquished hope that he would vanquish it. Charles attended St. Mary's University and Law School. Charles practiced law for over 40 years, his passion was his law practice helping people, as he wanted everyone to have a fair chance. Charles other passion was being with his nephew, James and fishing, gardening, appreciating classical music, and playing with his great-nieces. He is pre-deceased by his father, Charles Albert Rubiola, his mother Elsie Biasiolli Rubiola, and his brother-in-law, Edward Steves, III. He is survived by his sisters, Claire Rubiola Steves and Cheryl Rubiola Sheets (Gary); nephews, James Bitter Steves (Jessica), Andrew Sheets (Jamie); niece Jennifer Sheets; and great-nieces, Virginia Steves and Joella Steves. Many thanks to all his doctors, particularly Dr. James Vosberg, Dr. Charles P. Andrews, Dr. Ronald Drengler and the Brookdale Nursing Facility and Brookdale Hospice. The Memorial Service honoring his life will be held Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 10:00 am at Porter Loring Mortuary on McCullough.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Building Fund, 4603 St. John's Way, San Antonio, TX 78229, The Ecumenical Center for Education, Counseling, Grief and Health 8310 Ewing Halsell, San Antonio, TX 78229 or the charity of your choice.
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Elizabeth Redwine Perry
May 6, 2023
Dear Claire and Cheri,
Realizing I am several years late, I was shocked today to learn of Charlie's passing. I am so very sorry for your loss and will keep you both in my prayers. Charlie was always such a sweetheart. I wanted to date him when we were in high school, but I guess it wasn't meant to be. I know he was well respected in the legal community and a dear friend to so many. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love to you both,
Libby
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Yolanda Arispe-Olivarri
March 6, 2020
My deepest condolences to you all. Today I called the office requesting to speak to Mr. CHARLES RUBIOLA and I was informed of him passing away in 2019. He did my Will and a ? Regarding a legal concern.
Ann Marie Smith
April 13, 2019
He was always kind and thoughtful. My condolences to his loved ones.
Lucinda Canavan Mantz
April 13, 2019
I first met Charles in 1989 in child support court. He was always kind and gracious, and treated his clients with great respect. When I began taking CPS court appointments several years ago, Charles and I worked a case together. He offered his help if I ever needed it. Charles was one of the lawyers who truly gives the profession a good name. He will be so very missed!
April 13, 2019
God rest the soul of Charles and comfort his family Theresa Connolly
Dennis Moreno
April 13, 2019
Charles Rubiola was my friend and a valued colleague. He was kind, caring and a man of integrity. Charles dedicated some of his legal talents to San Antonio families dealing with the emotional complexities of fighting for the reunification of their families. He was respected and I will always be grateful for his counsel and guidance.
My admiration to a man and a life well lived.
I will miss you.
Billy and Sandra Lynum
April 13, 2019
Our sympathies to the Rubiola family. Charles was a dear friend from the Los Amigos Ski Club who was always there to lend some help with his expert legal advice.He personally took care of many legal needs for myself and family. I will always be grateful for his unwavering love of the law and his fellow man. He will be deeply missed. Billy and Sandra Lynum
Douglas Heald
April 13, 2019
You have your wings now Charles you can really help people now will miss you sir bless you
Douglas T Heald
Norma Newbury
April 12, 2019
Cheri,
Our sincere sympathy, may our Lords peace, love and blessings be with you and your family.
Your neighbors,
Nornie, Dusti, and Elda
Pablo Bustamante
April 12, 2019
He was always a positive and engaging person, a good friend and a very good attorney. He cared for the clients he represented and was one of the good guys. Rest in peace Charlie, and to your family, my sympathies.
Elsa Meadows
April 12, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to the Rubiola family. I knew Charles for 46 years. He was great friend with a good heart. Always a gentleman, always considerate, never an unkind word about anyone. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched. Rest in peace my friend..
April 11, 2019
My condolences to the Rubiola Family on the passing of our brother Charles. Charles was a smart, compassionate, generous, and humble man. When Charles embarked on his journey, I would often run into him sitting on a bench in the hallway of the courthouse. Charles always had a positive disposition towards life no matter what life brought to him. His professionalism and humility was quite impressive for a man of his stature. He always made time to talk to you no matter how busy he was. Knowing Charles was a blessing to me because he taught the world how to be kind, caring, and giving.......To an exceptional man, May our Almighty God continue to shine His face on Charles and welcome him into His Kingdom. My friend Charles, may you enjoy eternal life, eternal rest, and eternal peace.
Floyd
George Lambkin
April 11, 2019
Always a friend since we were 5 yrs. I will remember his friendship.
Dolores Martin
April 9, 2019
Charles was a and good person and a friend. This world will miss him.
AL Hernden
April 9, 2019
To the family of Charles Rubiola ~ So loving, caring, and generous. He will be missed.
Charlotte & AL Hernden
Sue Noble
April 9, 2019
Rest in Peace, dear Charlie. You were a very kind and good man.
LORENZO CONTRERAS
April 8, 2019
My deepest, heart-felt sympathies go out to Sherry and the entire Rubiola Family.
"Carlietoes" as I affectionately called him will be missed so much by me and countless others and I am so glad for all the times we talked. God Bless Chas and the Rubiolas at this difficult time.
Respectfully,
Larry Contreras
BCSO
CC#6
Ted Wood
April 8, 2019
Charles was one of the good guys-sympathy and condolences to his family
Ricardo Byington
April 7, 2019
I was saddened to hear of Charles passing, he was a good man. I met him when I first started practicing law and we became friends. Whenever we would run into each other at the courthouse, we would sit and talk for a while. I will miss him and will continue to pray for him. May he Rest In Peace.
Marlissa Hendrix
April 7, 2019
I met Charles in 1985 when I was going through a really messy divorce, he was kind enough to give me advice because he knew I had no assets at the time, he was a sweet , gentle man and I will forever be grateful for his friendship and guidance , Rest In Peace old friend....
Susan Obriotti Moravcik
April 7, 2019
Dear Claire and Cherie,
I am very sorry to hear about Charles passing. I have wonderful memories of our families being together when we were children, especially fishing at the coast on the Mary Lou. I know how much you will miss him.
April 7, 2019
What a Nice Man and Friend. He will be Missed. Donnie Blue
Robert Braubach
April 7, 2019
Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Charles.He had a good way of dealing with people in a kind and considerate manner and will be missed by his family and friends.
Bob Braubach ,Friend ,San Antonio,Texas , April 7, 2019
Jack Leyva
April 7, 2019
I met Charles many year ago when I was working in the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center. He was always a perfect gentleman.. A true professional. He often stopped just for a short, but pleasant conversation. Condolences to his family for their Loss.
Catherine Newberger
April 6, 2019
Sherry, am so sorry for the loss of your brother. May you remember all the lovely memories he gave to all. Most sincerely,
Cat Schreiber
Newberger
A friend from: Normandy Terrace
Amy Hinds
April 6, 2019
I met Charles years ago when I was new at the courthouse. Each time I saw him we would speak and he was always so sweet and respectful, including the last time, which was about two months ago and he was sick, but still so kind and friendly. A true gentleman and everyone will miss him. My condolences to his family and friends.
Terri Rubiola-Stewart
April 6, 2019
Charles was a great person and friend and was always ready to help anyone who needed it. He was a happy person and had lots of friends over the years. We will miss him.
CARLA MORRISON
April 6, 2019
Charlie was the sweetest man, always friendly, helpful and so pleasant to be around. He will be very missed by family and friends.
jason cruz
April 6, 2019
I am saddened to hear of Charles passing, and extend my love to his family and friends. I always considered Charles a mentor, and regrettably I don't know that I ever had the opportunity to tell him so, or properly thank him for all his advice and guidance during my legal career. From very early on as a practicing lawyer, Charles took an interest in me and always extended a helping hand whenever I needed anything. He was always quick to offer his input but never looked down on me or thought me inferior for my lack of knowledge or experience. Charles was a very kind man, very humble, and above all respectful of his colleagues and those we are charged to help. I always admired these qualities in him and I thank him for setting that example for me and others to emulate. Godspeed my friend.
Patrick Moran
April 6, 2019
Charles & I were in the DA's Office back when Bill White was our boss. I knew Charles for 40 years and in that entire time I never heard him speak ill of anyone and no one had anything but love and admiration for this remarkable man.
Byron Barnett
April 6, 2019
Charles was a beautiful person, and the world is less in his absence!
Paula Perez
April 6, 2019
A wonderful person and passionate attorney. His smile and our conversations always brightened my day. Thank you for being a sweet friend, Charlie. I miss and will miss you immensely.
Gerald Moton
April 6, 2019
My deepest Condolences, Charles was a friend.
Melissa Fernandez
April 6, 2019
Charlie was a great man and a wonderful lawyer. I'm not sure he realized how much guidance and encouragement he provided to new lawyers who were just learning the ropes. I will never forget his kindness to me years ago when I first met him. I was a lost young lawyer wandering the halls of the courthouse. He encouraged me and showed me what to. Charlie, you will be missed! May you be at peace in our Lord's loving presence. Godspeed!
Janice Miles
April 5, 2019
The attorneys at Children's Court already miss Charles. Charles was respected and loved by his colleagues at the Bexar County Courthouse.
Alberta Ortiz
April 5, 2019
My condolences to the Rubiola family! He was a great man and attorney who represented many Bexar County juvenile offenders with dignity and respect. He will be greatly missed!
Teresa Morales
April 5, 2019
a great man - thank you
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