Chuy, one of our best friends.
Fernie and Chuy friends since early elementary school days at  Santa Gertrudes elementary school, in the little barrio known as “Canta Ranas”
Fernie recalls the days when Chuy and the boys would play marbles or go exploring at the San Gabriel river bed.
In their teen years they joined  “the Crusaders “ car club and went cruising down Whittier Blvd in his black 1950 Chevy, with the dicky balls around the head liner, playing the oldies but goodies full blast, checking out the girls at the 
A & W .
I remember first seeing Chuy at Pioneer high school in my freshman year with Fernie and the guys standing in front of the lockers at the end of the business building.   I remember his very unique laughter and big friendly smile.
We all Graduated from Pioneer high school in Whittier.  Fernie and Chuy class of ‘63 and I was class of ‘64.
In 1967 Fernie and I married and our first dinner guest was Chuy when he returned from the service.  I remember greeting him at the door only to realized the house was full of smoke as he entered, because as a novice cook I hadn’t mastered the joy of cooking yet. I was so upset and embarrassed but true to his good nature  Chuy was very kind and ate the very well cooked steak and kept reassuring me by saying “Hey those were the best biscuits I’ve ever had.”
Chuy served as Godfather to our daughter Viviana. He and Fernie remained close friends through the years.
Chuy was a frequent visitor for lunch 
especially as Fernie’s health issues escalated. 
He was a great comfort to Fernie offering advice and letting him vent his frustrations even as he was struggling with his own health issues.
The loss of this beautiful, brave soul has been devastating and he will be missed every day.  
We feel so blessed to have had the joy of his wonderful friendship, intelligence, and the greatest gift of all, his sense of humor which gave  us so many moments of joy and laughter.  
Rest In Peace, Dearest, Beloved, Friend

Paula Cartwright

Oakdale Mortuary & Memorial Park

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17 octubre, 1944 – 5 julio, 2020

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