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Christopher Calvosa Obituary
Christopher Raymond Calvosa slipped away from us suddenly in the early morning hours of March 13, 2008.
”Critter” was born in Arcata on March 28, 1984, and was a lifelong resident of Humboldt, Trinity, and Shasta Counties. He was a talented carpenter and mechanic, and a gifted musician. But his greatest asset was his charismatic personality and the ability to make people feel welcome.
Christopher was a warrior with a heart as big as his beloved Marble Mountains. Our world is diminished by the loss of this amazing young man.
He will be missed and remembered everyday by his parents, Robert Calvosa of Eureka, CA, and Julie Calvosa of Salyer, CA; his sisters, Sara Voorhees and Heather Calvosa; his brother, PVT Joseph Calvosa; his grandparents, Georgia Young, and Albert and Lorraine Calvosa; his aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and many, many friends.
A visitation will be held at Paul’s Chapel in Arcata, CA, on Wednesday March 19, 2008, from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Arrangements are under the direction of Paul’s Chapel, Arcata, CA.
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Laurie O'Connell & Ed Barger
March 26, 2008
Critter was that rare creature: a simply good man. He seemed to stroll out of the wilds of a bygone era, a man of the mountains, careless for himself but warm toward others, transcending any trouble with his essential integrity and good humor intact.
We all miss him. To Toiane, his parents and other family, our sympathy for this untimely loss.
Pat and Ted Belwish
March 26, 2008
Dear Robert, Julie,Al and Lorraine,Sara,Heather,Joseph and family,
Our heart and prayers go out to you all. Ted and I know the pain of losing a child. We are believers and know one day we will all be united in His Glory again.
We remember all of you with love and great memories. Please know even though miles away we think of the good and happy times we shared together as our families were growing together. Christopher is in a place we strive one day to enter. He is watching over all of you. We remember with joy watching as he was first learning to swim in the pool in grandparents back yard in Fullerton. How watchful he was to his younger brother Joseph.
Know we love you. We send our prayers,love and hugs, forever friends, Pat and Ted
Jill Duty
March 25, 2008
You're in my prayers. May the Lord keep you & bless you.
Melinda and Tasha Daly
March 22, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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Brendon and Rowan Alvord
March 20, 2008
Critter....you will never be forgotten. Ever. Our hearts are broken that you are no longer present in our lives. But you are present in our hearts and minds and memories. Your kindness, your integrity, your humor, your talents, everything combined together to be someone that will never be replicated. You are so loved by so many and so missed. Brendon lost a brother the day you left us. He misses you so much. Critter, we will look after Toiane, her love meant so much to you, and we will honor you and know that's what you would want us to do. She is in good hands. Our love to Critter's family. Know that he was so loved and admired, that you raised an amazing man. We love you, Critter. Rest in Peace.
Bessie Harris
March 19, 2008
Julie, Joe, and family,
My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for your loss. Someday you will all be together again in a much better place. May God Bless you and keep you in his arms.
Lyndsi Cagle Samantha & jake clifford
March 19, 2008
We will miss you and will always keep you in our thought and hearts. You were a great friend.
Eric Johnston
March 18, 2008
You have gone to the greener side my friend. And when the time is right all your family will be with you.
Helen Pellegrini
March 18, 2008
Julie, Georgia and family
You have our deepest sympathy. You are in all of Hawkins Bar Fire Depts. prayers.
joseph calvosa
March 18, 2008
brother,
you showed me so many things, i often wonder what you would do if you were in my shoes, you were such a solid rock, now faced with never being able to ask you, i pray you will show me the right things, i miss you so much brother. I know you will lend us your strength so we can honor you, the way you deserve to be. some day brother i know we will meet again, and you'll be there to show me everything you have learned and to give me hug. I love you so much man, I always will.
Jessica Osier
March 18, 2008
Julie, Bob, Heather, Sara, Joe and the rest of the family,
I am so very sorry for your heartbreaking loss of Critter. I can't imagine the pain you are in. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for you.
Sharon Cramer (Dillon)
March 18, 2008
Julie, I am so sorry to hear about this. Please know that I am thinking about you and your family and praying for you.
John and Janine Cox
March 18, 2008
Julie and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, and Praying for the loved ones that Christopher left behind. God Bless
Toiane High
March 17, 2008
I love you Chris so much and always will. I think about you every minute. Your on my heart just like a tatoo I will always love you. We were the closest and i will always remember everything you told and showed me. I love you, your love and your best friend Toiane
Toiane High
March 17, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
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