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In memory of
Father Charles "Charlie" Ara
August 27, 1930 - November 22, 2025
Aug 27, 1930 - Nov 22, 2025
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Father Charles Ara was born on August 27, 1930, to Lebanese parents Daniel and Margaret Ara. Charles lived a meaningful life, filled with love for his fellow man.
Affectionately known as Charlie, he first heard a calling to join the priesthood in the 6th grade. At the age of 14, he began his journey to ordination, enrolling in the Junior Seminary of the Los Angeles Archdiocese. Charlie was ordained a Catholic priest in 1956, upon …
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Born
August 27th, 1930
Graduated from graduate school
1956
St. John's Seminary, Seminary Road, Camarillo, CA
Started a job at Therapist
1970
Survived by
Shirley Ara
Wife
Martin Ara
Son
Rana Ara
Daughter
Jose Ara
Son
Dawna Ara
Daughter
Matthew Ara
Son
Dorie Amen
Sister
Mary Amen
Niece
Barbara White
Sister
Moxie Wanderlust
Son-in-law
Kai Gradert
Son-in-law
Megan Ara
Daughter-in-law
Mary Ara
Sister
Virginia Cardin
Cousin
Victor Manalo
Family
Gerri Moshenko
Niece
Joanne Tedmori
Niece
Ravee Rowley
Cousin
Harry Safady
Cousin
Renee Amen
Niece
Janis Thompson
Cousin
Richard Shalhoub
Cousin
Tim Moshenko
Nephew
Summer Davila
Daughter-in-law
Judith Nedoff
Cousin
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Raised by 13 people
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Moxie Wanderlust (Charles's son-in-law),
Rana Ara,
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Martin Ara (Charles's son).
