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Roy L. Chuhna

Roy Chuhna Obituary

Chuhna, Roy L. EL CAJON -- Roy L. Chuhna passed away peacefully May 18, 2015 at the age of 97. Roy was a native of Cleveland, Ohio, where he managed production of men's clothing for one of the largest clothing manufacturers in the United States. He also enjoyed a successful career in music, playing and teaching organ, piano, and accordion. Roy entertained at various nightclubs, along with local radio and television. Upon arriving in San Diego he was a manager for another clothing firm. He joined San Diego Musicians Local 325, and again entered a successful musical career, in which he played at Kozaks Restaurant, in El Cajon, for 19 years where he amassed a great following of musical friends. Roy was also a dedicated teacher of piano and organ and taught students from 8 to 80 throughout San Diego County. In 1985 he retired from the entertainment field and spent his time teaching and being a member of the San Diego Lions Club and Hammond Organ Society. He was an active board member and Vice President of the San Diego Musicians Union, Local 325. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, daughter, Barbara Martin, and grandson Gregory Martin (Christine), two step-daughters Renae Farage (David), and Michelle Otte (Ed), eight step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two step-great- grandchildren.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on May 22, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Roy Chuhna

21 Entries

Carol Chuhna

May 11, 2025

I have so many wonderful memories of our life together. I think of you everyday, and miss you so much.

Kaila

May 9, 2025

Reminiscing of the times listening to you play the Organ, and the stories you told. Kylen loves music and is learning the piano. Love and miss you.

Carolyn aChuhna

May 18, 2024

I think of you everyday. You are missed and the family talks about you all the time about the wonderful things you did for them.

Carol

July 1, 2023

I think of you everyday. You are the best thing that ever happened to me.
Miss you.

JoAnne

June 29, 2023

Hi Mr. Chuhna,

I heard some organ music today-music that we really good. I of course thought of you. I miss hearing you make my mom´s organ really rock. It has been so many years since you passed, and I still miss you.

I hope that there is plenty of music where you are.

Love,
JoAnne

Leighann O'Reilly

February 6, 2016

Hi Carol & Family,

Just saw the news & wanted to send my condolences. Roy was a close family friend and our music teacher for many years. My parents and I were found of Roy & his family. Unsure of the exact date of his passing; however, 98 years old? That's an impressive birthday...but he's an impressive type of person too.
Sending much love to Carol & family.
Warm regards,
Leighann O'Reilly

Kaila Hough

July 23, 2015

Dear Grandpa,
You are always in my thoughts. You have made me realize how much of an impact you had on my life. You've taught me how good and simple life is. Also, I wanted to let you know my fiance has the same birthday as you, June 8. We celebrate you as well on that day. I love you and miss you soo much!!❤

Fred Cole

July 22, 2015

I was deeply saddened by the news about the death of Roy. I am so very sorry. This must be a very difficult time for you. Please remember that you are in my thoughts and my prayers.

Roy was such a kind soul, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I will miss his helpful advice. I remember the time when he took me fishing. We did not catch anything but he took the time. I was around 5 years old. This is one of the fondest memory that I have of many of Roy's
I'm sure you remember that day, Mom, when Roy took me fishing I'll never forget that time. Every time I take my kids fishing, I think of Roy. Now I think about how much I will miss him.

I know how much you will miss Roy, but you can take comfort and strength from the wonderful family you and he had together. I know their love will get you through this difficult time. I would like to offer my help too.

May God bless you and your family during this time and always,

Fred Cole
Subway
SenIor Business Consultant

July 4, 2015

Hi Honey, It's the 4th of July, and I will miss having you beside me watching the fireworks. I remembered to put out the flag this morning, but I missed having you here to help me. Love you forever. Carol

July 4, 2015

Hi Honey, It's the 4th of July. Wish you were here to watch the fireworks with me. But, I know you will see them from where ever you are. I remembered to put out the flag. Missed you helping me. Carol

Carri-Lynn Gillam

June 30, 2015

Love you Uncle Roy

Carri-Lynn Gillam

June 30, 2015

Sorry to hear about Uncle Roy. Hugs love you and thinking about you at this time.

June 21, 2015

Dad ~ For all the Love and things you never had to do for our Family....I Love and Miss you....Happy Father's Day! Love, Michelle xoxo

Bev warford

June 18, 2015

So sorry to hear about Mr. Chuna. He taught my three kids the piano. He would come to our home and teach them and he didn't care that I had day care kids running around. Our family is very fortunate to have know him. Prayers for you Carol and your family. He will be truly missed.

June 8, 2015

Dear Dad ~ I miss you. Mom misses you. Our whole family misses you.....Wish we could celebrate your birthday together. Happy 98th Birthday! I Love you. Love, Michelle xoxo

Matt Genovese

May 28, 2015

Roy was such an amazing person - truly one of a kind! His genuinely warm and caring personality will be missed. It was my privilege to know him.

Cory Crowell

May 25, 2015

My Goodness! Roy was my music teacher... around 1970... when I was 12 or 13! Helped solidify a lifelong love of music. I still play, and I'm sure I still have some old sheet music from those days. Will always remember him pulling up to our house in his Karmann Ghia convertible... always so dapper.

We sometimes had a small generation gap happening, where I would choose "Summer Breeze" for a lesson, Roy thought I said "Summer Wind"... until a couple bars into the song he would stop me, "What is this? This isn't the right song." So I would play him "Summer Breeze"(Seals & Crofts), then I would scoot over, and he would play me "Summer Wind"(Frank Sinatra). And to this day, I'd still rather listen to Sinatra!

A great teacher, a wonderful musician and gentleman. Amazed and moved to learn he lived such a long, full life.

May 23, 2015

I knew Roy when he worked for Ratner Clothing Company. He was always kind, sympathetic and carrying. He will be missed.....Larry Ratner.

May 22, 2015

Roy will be missed. His music has given us much enjoyment for many years. Don and Carleen Erwin

Laurie Steinhauser

May 22, 2015

Carolyn, I was very grateful to have reconnected with Roy and you after all these years. You have my prayers at this sad time. Roy leaves great lasting memories for myself and my siblings. Laurie

May 22, 2015

Carolyn and family. Roy will be missed. Even though distance has kept us apart physically, we still have fond memories of Roy through the years. Our prayers are with you.
Betsy, Dan, Chris and Daniel Chuhna

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