Carlos L. “Charlie” Mijares, Jr. passed away at his home in San Angelo on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at the age of 72.
The formal viewing will be held Monday, June 28th, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home with open visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be at St. Joseph’s Church located at 301 W. 17th St. San Angelo, Texas on Tuesday, June 29th, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
Active Pallbearers are Julian Mijares, Isaac Mijares, Gregg Mijares, Luke Mijares, Israel Mijares, and Stone Fernandez. Honorary Pallbearers are John Moses, Ernie Perez, Pete Perez, and Christian Mijares.
Charlie was the first-born child of Carlos and Orosia Mijares. He was born on November 11, 1948, in San Angelo, Texas. The family moved to Snyder, Texas, where Charlie spent his formative years. Some of his favorite times were spent with his Uncle Ruben enjoying outdoor activities together in Hobbs, Texas. In high school, Charlie was active with the Snyder Tigers baseball team. He graduated from Snyder High School in 1967. He always relished his class reunions with a spirited group of former classmates. Having moved back to San Angelo after graduation he attended Angelo State University. Charlie married Rosalinda Garcia in 1969. Of this union, were born two sons Carlos G. Mijares III and Gregorio Mijares.
Charlie was well known in the San Angelo area where he recently retired from Jim Bass Ford and the Bass Bunch. He was a former member of the South Side Lions Club and served on the Lake Nasworthy Advisory Board. Charlie was an avid golfer, loved to fish, and was a loyal Dallas Cowboys fan. He spent his time off with family and friends.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Teresa Mijares, as well as by the mother of his sons, Rosalinda G. Mijares.
Those left to treasure his memory are Charlie’s two sons, Charlie (Carrie) Mijares and Gregg Mijares; grandchildren Sophia, Alaina, Julian, Jaylen, Isaac and Gregg; his three sisters Nita Rodriguez of San Angelo, Mary (Fred) Perez of Sonora, Texas and Liz (Bill) Metcalfe of Waco, Texas; and a special uncle, Ruben (Alice) Mijares of El Paso. He is also survived by his former wife Janie Grimaldo and her children, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Charlie was a supporter of San Angelo Food Bank, Meals for the Elderly, and St. Jude’s Hospital for Children. Donations may be made to one of those charities. The family thanks Shannon Hospital and staff along with the Jim Bass family for their support.
