Charlie Juarez of Longmont, CO died Friday, November 23, 2007 at Longmont United Hospital. He was 89.Charlie was born on July 19, 1918 in Denver, Colorado to Rufugio and Silvia (Rodriguez) Juarez. Charlie grew up in the Denver area and has resided in Longmont for over 60 years. Charlie married Susie Rodriguez in 1939 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Mr. Juarez served in the United States Army during World War II in the 88th Division seeing duty in the European Theatre.Charlie worked in the Imperial and Eagle Coal Mines for 40 years.. For many years, Charlie also served as the financial Secretary for the Local UMW Union 5909. As a mineworker, Charlie was a miner, a foreman, a shot firer, and a fire boss. In his position as a fire boss, Charlie had the Eagle Mine evacuated of workers when a closed off shaft began burning out of control and presented a very dangerous situation. The government red tagged the mine and two days later, the shaft exploded and was flooded resulting in the closure of the mine. Charlie was a mechanic and body and fender man and opened his own business, West Side Body Shop, in 1955. He worked both careers successfully for many years and retired from both careers.Charlie was an honorary life member of the Elks Lodge #1055, a member of the American Legion Post # 32, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2601 where he was a member of the ?Last Man?s Club?, and an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Charlie enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and being surrounded by his family and friends. He was a dedicated person in all the things he did and organizations he was involved with.His parents; his wife, Susie; and four brothers preceded Charlie in death: Willard, Joe, Raymond, and Henry Juarez. He is survived by two sons: Gilbert Juarez and his wife Carol and Eugene Juarez and his wife Kathy of Denver; a daughter, Bernice A. Johnson; five grandchildren: Charles, Gregory, and Joseph Juarez, Mike Potter, and Heather Curtis; and 10 great grandchildren: Anthony, Vincent, Ashleigh, Michael, Alicia, Danae, Derek, Thomas, Mason, and Macee; and three sisters: Delores Chacon of Ely, Nevada, Alice Gonzales of Rocklin, California, and Emma Jean Ginn of Redwood, California .Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 27 at Howe Mortuary from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday with Deacon Bob Howard as leader. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 28 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Reverend Brian Morrow as celebrant. Burial will follow at Longmont Mountain View Cemetery.Memorial may be given to Longmont Meals on Wheels, 910 Longs Peak Avenue, Longmont, CO 80501.
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