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Obituary

Charles Guo Yao passed away on August 25, 2022 at the age of 14 after taking his own life. Charles, affectionately known in the family as Charlie, was born on July 15, 2008 to parents Jian Guo and Weixin Yao in Manhattan, Kansas.

Charles moved to Southern California with his family in 2014. He attended Bryant Ranch and Golden Elementary School, Kramer Middle School, and Troy High School.

Charles was loving, smart and independent. He …

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What were Charles's favorite vacation spots?
Mammoth Mountains.
Mammoth Mountains.
Mammoth Mountains.
What were Charles's favorite local spots?
Yorba Linda Public Library.
Yorba Linda Public Library.
Yorba Linda Public Library.
What was Charles's favorite color?
Green.
Green.
Green.
What were Charles's favorite movies?
Star Wars and Avengers
Star Wars and Avengers
Star Wars and Avengers

Timeline

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Born

July 15th, 2008
Manhattan, Kansas
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Moved

2014
Yorba Linda, CA
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Graduated from middle school

2022
Kraemer Middle School, North Angelina Drive, Placentia, CA

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

Bach Columbarium Niche 5D, Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary, Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, USA

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Charles "Charlie" Yao