Charles Frank Baeza

Charles “Chuck” Baeza was born on June 26,1952 to Frank and Rosa Baeza. Chuck was raised and attended school in Colton,Ca. Upon graduating from Colton High School, he spent the next 10 years working for Santa Fe railroad. From here, he went on to a 34 year career at Stater Bros. Markets; where he would retire as a grocery warehouse supervisor in June of 2017 Sadly, Chuck was only able to enjoy a few years of retirement before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chuck had many joys in life. His grandbabies were his biggest. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends and other retirees, having coffee and donut weekly meet ups. It is well known that Chuck bleed Dodger Blue, and enjoyed watching his beloved Dodgers endlessly. An avid fan since childhood, the Dodgers and Rams would be weekly talking points for him. Chuck was quite the" jokester" with all he met. His quick humor made everyone in his company laugh and feel welcomed. He will truly be missed by the many friends he gathered in life, as well as his beloved family. Chuck was a man of faith, and will also be missed by his CenterPoint Church family.

Chuck is survived by his wife of 47 years Carol, his daughter Jacki Baeza Arguello and husband Jose, His son Carlos Baeza and wife Arlina, and son Andrew Baeza along with his 7 Grand Children, Jadyn, Amaya, Zoey, and Peyton Baeza, Marcos and Joaquin Arguello, and Kennedy Rose Baeza.

His sisters

Amber Alvarez (Jose) of Colton

Yolanda Becerra of Colton

Leticia Baeza Reyes(Silverio) of Oregon

Aunt Gloria Lemos of Redlands

In-laws- Richard and Eva Ybarra of Riverside

And a large extended family of sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws, followed by many nieces and nephews that he loved very much along with many cousins and dear friends that will miss him dearly.

Chuck passed peacefully on December 25,2020 with his daughter and his wife at his side.

He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Rosa Baeza and mother-in-law Sara Balcallo.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.