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Father Charles "Charlie" Ara

Palm Desert, CA
August 27, 1930 - November 22, 2025
Aug 27, 1930 - Nov 22, 2025
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My condolences to Charles's family. I first met Charlie when he president Palm Desert Greens Democratic Club. 

He truly embodied Equity, peace through social  justice. A  True Change Maker throughout Southern California to make political  change!!

He led the charge to elect the first minority  led board for the history of Cerritos College not only that but also led the charge to elected  1st Latina Council woman in Palm Desert 

I cant forget his insightful thoughts and nuggets of wisdom and going to lunch after PDG Meetings

As the 1st Latina elected as Chair for College of the Desert I can truly say 

Father Ara truly embodied  the MLK Dream that all the men are created equal. 

He walked it and truly lived it

Rest In Power my dear friend of Christ

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Senior Inspiration Award Charles Ara 2024
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To Tell The Truth - w/ host Gordon Elliot, featuring Charles Ara
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The Grass is Greener Where it's Watered Part 2: Chapters 5 - 9
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The Grass is Greener Where it's Watered Part 1: Chapters 1-4
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Historical Society of Palm Desert

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Father Charlie Ara

Interviewer: Leslie Roth - May 2023

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Recent contributions

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Created with love by Moxie Wanderlust (Charles's son-in-law), Rana Ara, Kai Gradert and Martin Ara (Charles's son).
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