“I met Charles when I was 16 working at Safeway in Serra Mesa. We worked together for three years and became pretty good friends at work and after...Read More »
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1 of 52 | Posted by: Deron Dodero - San Diego, CA
“letter from an organ recipient.
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2 of 52 | Posted by: MIchelle Lara - Chula Vista, CA
“Dad,
I can't believe it's been two years it feels like yesterday that you were teaching me how to hit a softball. I miss you so much. I wish you...Read More »
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3 of 52 | Posted by: Alexandria Lara - Daughter
“Chuck,
It’s hard to believe it’s been 2 years since you were taken from us.
My love for you is endless, like an eternal light that keeps on...Read More »
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4 of 52 | Posted by: Michelle Lara - Wife
“Hey babe,
Thank you for looking down on the Lady Barons this season.........it's been an amazing season so far. The team is 11th Nationwide and...Read More »
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5 of 52 | Posted by: Michelle - wife
“Good night my love............your in my thoughts every day :-) LOVE YOU!!
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6 of 52 | Posted by: Michelle - wife
“Hey babe....
I really miss you...I'm still trying to figure out why this happened. It seems as if it was yesterday and it's been almost a year, I can...Read More »
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7 of 52 | Posted by: MIchelle - wife
“What an awesome story/tribute to our Family.
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8 of 52 | Posted by: Michelle - Chula Vista, CA - wife
“THINK ABOUT IT........................
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9 of 52 | Posted by: Anonymous
“DADDDY<<<333, My Best Friend,My Hero,My Coach, and My Dadddy<3 You have been there for me throughout everything and you have cared about...Read More »
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10 of 52 | Posted by: Andrea Lara - Chula Vista, CA
“Thinking of you!!!!!!!!!!!!
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11 of 52 | Posted by: MIchelle Lara - Wife
“Chuck you'll be truely missed!
It still doesnt seem true that your gone.
But you'll never be forgotten and always have a place in our hearts. You...Read More »
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12 of 52 | Posted by: Vanessa
“When I think back on these times, and the dreams we left behind, I'll be glad 'cause I was blessed to get to have you in my life. When I look back on...Read More »
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13 of 52 | Posted by: Michelle Lara
“Everyday I still cannot believe your gone.. it still is not real to me in anyway what so ever. All I do know in my head is that you are in a good...Read More »
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14 of 52 | Posted by: Gaby Torimaru - Chula Vista, CA
“I've never felt a hurt like this where it feels as though someone had stuck a knife through my heart. I can barely breathe knowing that I can't hold...Read More »
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15 of 52 | Posted by: Michelle Lara
“Hi Michelle, As I sit here at work I find the days get a little tough every time I walk by our case board and see the name Charles Lara, well to say...Read More »
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16 of 52 | Posted by: pacificbeachchapel@stei.com - CA
“AS WE SIT HERE READING ALL THE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES THAT EVERYONE WROTE, IT SADDENS US TO THINK THAT YOUR NO LONGER HERE. WE CAN'T IMAGINE HIGH SCHOOL...Read More »
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17 of 52 | Posted by: TAWNYA RAMIREZ
“Uncle Bedo, you were like a father to me and I love and miss you very much. I don't think you knew how much you meant to me while I was growing up...Read More »
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18 of 52 | Posted by: Nichole Vidaurri - San Diego, CA
“Michelle, Alex and Drea, our love and prayers are with. I remember the time when I was the manager of our softball team in National City and Chuck...Read More »
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19 of 52 | Posted by: LINA & ALYSSA SOTALBO
“I'll never forget driving with Michelle to El Cajon, Every time she wanted to see you Chuck (Beattle). I didn't mind because I knew how much you...Read More »
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20 of 52 | Posted by: Holly Fialkosky
“Michelle, Alex, Andrea
What an awesome memorial for Chuck. I am literally in tears reading all the entries. What an amazing husband, father, friend...Read More »
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21 of 52 | Posted by: Nikki Reyes
“I will miss my brother (BEDO) more than I can imagine. I was 7 years older than he was so we didn't have alot in common and we didn't hang around...Read More »
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22 of 52 | Posted by: Jesse Lara - Chula Vista, CA
“My brother Charles/Bedo is the funniest person I have ever known. I remember when I was little and he would make me do push-ups until I was beat red....Read More »
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23 of 52 | Posted by: vanessa lesley - spring valley, CA
“My deepest sympathy to the Lara Family. I just found out today and honestly, I am shocked. I worked with Charles at the Hillcrest Post Office ... off...Read More »
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24 of 52 | Posted by: Deb Lehman - San Diego, CA
“Chuck Lara,
I remember being at the softball banquet this year&you being upset cause i didnt write i love you in your card but i wrote it in...Read More »
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25 of 52 | Posted by: Jaycee Carlson - Chula Vista, CA
“From what I hear, this candle fits him the best. Our hearts go out to you, Michelle, Alex and Drea.
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26 of 52 | Posted by: Mary Beth & Sam Evans
“hmmm. chuck i have way too many memories with you to write out, you were like a father to me. and i will remember each and every memory with you. i...Read More »
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27 of 52 | Posted by: kylie Randall - chula vista, CA
“To Michelle, Alex and Drea. My deepest condolences. Chuck was a very special person in my life--I will miss him greatly.
Coaching JV softball with...Read More »
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28 of 52 | Posted by: Mark Alvarado - Bonita, CA
“My heart is heavy & my prayers go out to the family & friends of Charles. I worked with him from the time he came to the Hillcrest P.O. &...Read More »
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29 of 52 | Posted by: Bob Hershey - El Cajon, CA
“Siempre recordare todas las veces que charles me ayudo cuando yo era ptf, sera siempre recordado como un companero de buen humor. Les doy el pesame a...Read More »
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30 of 52 | Posted by: soralla mallett - san diego
“My condolence to all of Charles' friends, relatives and family. It was a tragic and sudden loss for our good friend and co-worker, Charles. I've...Read More »
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31 of 52 | Posted by: Noel Obtera - San Diego, CA
“Michelle, Alex and Drea ... we were shocked and saddened by Chuck's untimely passing and our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. We...Read More »
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32 of 52 | Posted by: Carlos and Emily - Chula Vista
“As I sit here trying to gather my thoughts I can't help but smile thinking about all of the good times you and I had together. All of the years...Read More »
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33 of 52 | Posted by: John Carlson - Bonita, CA
“Chaow, How I will miss yelling at you. You would make me mad and then turn around and tell me that I can not stay mad at you. You were such a...Read More »
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34 of 52 | Posted by: Anna Perry - Murrieta, CA
“CHARLES........CHARLES.....CHARLES.......you were taken from us way too soon. You were a great friend and co-worker to all of us. I will miss you...Read More »
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35 of 52 | Posted by: patrick schwartz - san diego, CA
“I worked with Charles for Many years at the Hillcrest/Mission Valley Post Office. He will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with Charles...Read More »
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36 of 52 | Posted by: STEVE WATERBURY
“i met charles in dec 1993 while working at the downtown post office..we didn't hit it off at first. you see he thought that i was a (well lets just...Read More »
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37 of 52 | Posted by: terri greene - san diego, CO
“My condolences to all of the Lara family. Charles will be greatly missed. He was the most humorous agitator I ever met. He was so quick witted, I...Read More »
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38 of 52 | Posted by: Victor Rico - National City, CA
“Sylvia, Jesus & Mrs. Lara,
I'm very sorry for your loss. Bedo was a wonderful young man. I remember him playing baseball as a young boy or...Read More »
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39 of 52 | Posted by: Tony Isabella - San Diego, CA
“My heart goes out to your family. Beatle loved to laugh and horse around weather we were playing football, baseball or a pick up game of basketball...Read More »
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40 of 52 | Posted by: Jose Gutierrez - Oak Hills, CA
“I worked with Chatles at USPS. He was an exceptional friend and co-worker. He would always tease me and call me Gina from The Martin Lawrence Sitcom...Read More »
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41 of 52 | Posted by: DeAndrea Baez (USPS) - San Diego, CA
“I knew Charles from working with him at the PO and playing softball....I know he loved his family, and was a fun guy to work with...I sure he will be...Read More »
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42 of 52 | Posted by: jeff olsen - encinitas, CA
“Chuck was always so sweet every time I would go over. I remember when he took me and andrea to Wrestle Mania, that was probally the best time I had...Read More »
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43 of 52 | Posted by: Paulina Reyes - Bonita, CA
“Dear Michelle, Alex and Andrea,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Charles at the post office for 14 years. He was a great letter carrier and...Read More »
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44 of 52 | Posted by: Karen Lemont
“I was your age Alex when my father died 20 years ago. i can remember it as if it was yesterday. I found comfort in seeing how may people he touched...Read More »
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45 of 52 | Posted by: Marisa Torres - San Diego, CA
“When we think of Chuck, one of the many things that comes to mind is his love for SPORTS! He was always happy to share his knowledge of what team was...Read More »
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46 of 52 | Posted by: Mike & Becky Brockman - Avondale, AZ
“I remember when I spent just about everyday with Chuck and Andrea durig spring break.I knew he was probably tired of me but i just couldn't resist...Read More »
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47 of 52 | Posted by: Lauren Miranda - Chula Vista, CA
“Having known Chuck from the time when he married my sister, the memories are many and all of them bring a smile to my face. There was never a time...Read More »
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48 of 52 | Posted by: Jon Brockman - Colorado Springs, CO
“Coach Chuck,
i just wanted to say thank you for what you have done for me,being on your team down at Bonita Valley so many times was great.You taught...Read More »
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49 of 52 | Posted by: Chelsea Bayless - Chula Vista, CA
“I will miss my Uncle so much! Bedo was of the BEST uncles anyone could have! I have so many memories of Bedo I dont even know where to start. I will...Read More »
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50 of 52 | Posted by: Dorian Vidaurri
“Chuck's sprinkler dance! I will always think about him when I see someone else do that dance :)
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51 of 52 | Posted by: Kyndra Countryman - Chula Vista, CA
“I remember when my family and I went to california for Alex's graduation and Andrea's promotion and on our last night in town, Uncle Chuck made the...Read More »
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52 of 52 | Posted by: Sean Brockman - Avondale, AZ
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