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Chad Schild Obituary

Chad Michael Schild 36, lost his courageous battle with leukemia on November 17, 2008. He passed away peacefully at his home in Portland, OR. Chad is survived by his wife, Alina; his parents, Mike and Linda; brother, Joel; sister, Sara (Rick) Siegler (all of Tucson), and his faithful dog, Rocket. Chad was an artist and a collector of anything Star Wars. May the force be with you, Chad. Friends and family are invited to honor Chad's memory Saturday, December 13, 2008, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Bistro 44, 6761 E. Tanque Verde Road in Tucson.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Dec. 7, 2008.

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Alison Vertz

February 4, 2009

My sympathy to Chad's wife, family and friends. He will be missed by many.

Jodi Whitaker/Congdon

January 5, 2009

Chad,
I'll always remember your smile and how much you loved to laugh. I hope you've found peace now and know you are missed.
My heart goes out to your family.

Amy Rankin

December 12, 2008

Schild Family,
No words can describe the lose you are feeling. I know Chad fought strong and hard til the end. He is at peace and out of pain.

Andrea Engelsberg

December 9, 2008

The world was truly a better place with Chad in it. To me, he sparkled. Deepest condolences to his family, his beautiful wife and his dear friends. And Rocket, too.

Lori Fredona

December 8, 2008

Chad, may you become one of the stars in the sky to shine down on your family to let them know they are loved and you are well.
Alina, you must be a wonderful woman to stand by, be with Chad until the end...I wish I could have met you both! God Bless to all

Kevin Klein

December 7, 2008

My dear friend Chad will be missed by myself, my wife, and my daughter Makenna, who was only able to know and love her godfather for four short years. Chad will be missed and remembered.

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