Charles Lindberg Bargas Jr.

On Monday, October 12th after a brief battle with an aggressive form of cancer, Charles peacefully left this life surrounded by his wife, children & spouses, grandchildren and lots of love. He was 74 years old.

He was born on December 21st, 1951 in Trinidad, CO and moved to Colorado Springs when he was 5 years old where he resided ever since. He was a machinist at Pike Tool & Grinding for 32 years before going to Advantage Manufacturing where he retired after 12 years. His interests included fishing, listening to music, hanging out with his dog Harley, camping with family and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His passion was hunting and being in the mountains enjoying nature.

He is survived by his wife of 54 ½ years, Bonnie; his children - Son Charles L Bargas, III (Laurie). Daughters Chantel Blumenfeld (Bryan) & Breezy Taylor (Don). Grandchildren - Michael Keimer-Bargas; Ronald Bohnert, Jr (CarrieAnn); Dustin Bohnert (Rebecca); Alexys Blumenfeld and Hudson Taylor. Step-Grandsons - Corey Blumenfeld & Coty Blumenfeld (Marissa); Bohnert Great-Grandchildren - Ronald Bohnert III, Reeva, Ruxton and a baby due in February.

Siblings- Ed Bargas, Linda Sarkisian (John); Gary Bargas, Dennis Bargas (Juanita) & Charlotte Bargas, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by son - Eric “Dusty” Bargas; Parents: Dolores & Charles L. Bargas, Sr - Siblings - Sisters- Brenda Baca & Debbie Bargas and Brother - Mark Bargas

Charles will be missed by many!