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Charles Holliday Obituary
January 9, 1972 - July 13, 2020
Santa Cruz, California
Charles Curtiss Holliday, 48, passed away in San Jose on July 13, 2020. Born in Santa Cruz to the late Ester Bradley-Delgado and Teddy L. Brown, he attended local schools and graduated from Santa Cruz High School in 1989.
Charles lived his life on his own terms. He was an outgoing and fun-loving person and as a young man loved to work on building and repairing bicycles. In his adult life, Charles had the opportunity to receive his firefighting and EMT credentials and assisted putting out fires in Coalinga, Ca. He loved reading, playing chess, music and his friends and family.
Charles leaves behind a host of family who loved him. He will be loved and missed by his brother James Lee Holliday, Jr, his daughter LaDawn Holliday, his son, Jacob Harbison, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, his great-niece, his companion, Rebecca Matthews and countless close friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ester, and his stepfathers, Jerry Bradley and James Lee Holliday. He will be truly missed……
A private family viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 from 3PM to 4PM at Santa Cruz Memorial Hillside Chapel, 1927 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, Ca. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Word of Life Daily Bread Food Pantry, 231 Wilkes Circle, Santa Cruz, Ca 95060
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Misha
July 25, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Reginia
July 21, 2020
hat picture is exactly how the I picture the last time I saw you-Standing in front of Ester's door :-) Strong smile. I will always remember you as full of love for Ester and LaDawn. May you find peace in your mother's heavenly embrace. Until we meet in the next life.
Ginia
July 21, 2020
30 Years ago you and my baby sister created a life- LaDawn was the result of your union. When I think of you I think of that sideways smile and strong swagger. Ester welcomed you to heaven's gates in her loving arms until we join you in the next life. You are loved and missed.
Ginia
July 21, 2020
30 years ago you dated my sister and created a beautiful and amazing daughter, LaDawn. You always had that wonderful smile and swagger. In my mind you will always be that strong young man who loved his mama ,Ester, and his daughter more than anything. You are loved and missed. Ester welcomed you to heavens gates to cherish and love until we all meet in the next life. May your soul find peace.
Angela Godinez
July 20, 2020
Charles I love and miss you. You were my best friend and my daughters father and I will never forget you.
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