Obituaries

It is with great sorrow that our beloved Charles unexpectedly passed away after a chronic illness. He will be remembered for his playful wit, friendly disposition and intellect. Charles grew up in Fremont and graduated from Moreau Catholic High School where he excelled in athletics. He attended Ohlone College and became a licensed small aircraft pilot and aeronautical ground instructor and later worked in the transportation and banking industries. He was a student of knowledge and loved reading and learning about his favorite hobbies. Charles will be dearly missed by his large extended family and friends.

He is survived by his father, Victor G Hernandez; brother, Victor Rene Hernandez; sister, Diane Galvin (Patrick); his niece, Julia Galvin Vasquez (Albert); and nephews Connor and Griffin Galvin. His cherished mother, Christine Hernandez passed away in 2012. A celebration of his life will be held at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Blvd in Fremont on Sat, Feb 24 at 1 PM reception following at Fremont Elks Lodge. In lieu of flowers, he would have liked a charitable gift given in his memory to his favored organization, Oakland St. Vincent de Paul Community Center, Alameda County, www.svdp-alameda.org/donate.