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In memory of
Father Charles "Charlie" Ara
August 27, 1930 - November 22, 2025
Aug 27, 1930 - Nov 22, 2025
Charles's timeline
1930
Born
August 27th, 1930
1956
Graduated from graduate school
1956
St. John's Seminary, Seminary Road, Camarillo, CA
1970
Started a job at Therapist
1970
Got married to Shirley Ara
October 10th, 1970
1977
Graduated from graduate school
July 30th, 1977
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
1992
Published a book: The Grass is Greener… Where It’s Watered
1992
2023
County of Riverside Board of Supervisors Proclamation Honor
2023
Certificate of Recognition Riverside County Democratic Party
2023
California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition
January 13th, 2023
Palm Desert, CA
2024
City of Palm Desert Senior Inspiration Award
2024
Palm Desert, CA
Bosworth Award Volunteer of the Year
April 7th, 2024
2025
Papal Apostolic Blessing
2025
Passed away
November 22nd, 2025
Palm Desert, CA
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to American Kidney Fund.
$997.00
Raised by 13 people
Recent contributions
Recent contributions
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to American Kidney Fund.
$997.00
Raised by 13 people
Recent contributions
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).
