My father-in law, Charles “Chuck” Chumrau, died at 2:00AM today at Sherman Oaks Hospital following a brief illness.
Chuck was a kind, funny, warm-hearted man, and his passing is mourned by his three surviving children, his stepchildren, and his large extended family. He and I spoke last on Christmas day; we argued politics good-naturedly. Two days later, he suffered the heart attack that would eventually take his life. My wife, her brother, and her sister were all at his bedside at the end.
My wife and I have each lost our fathers in the space of eighteen months. Both dear men died much too young, but they died in the certainty that they were deeply loved. That is a comfort in this difficult time. We’ll be busy with funeral arrangements the next few days, so posting will not resume until later in the week.
I’m so sorry, Hugo. I hope all the arrangements go smoothly. You don’t know me apart from a couple of emails, but I want to offer my condolences to you and your wife’s family.
I am so sorry, Hugo. Your wife’s family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts are with you and the family. May he rest so peacefully…
I’m so sorry for you loss. Please know you have my emotional support if you need it.
may god’s comfort be near to you, eira and the rest of the family.
I’m sorry for your loss, Hug. Best wishes to you and your family during this diffulct time.
Hugo, I am so sorry. My thoughts go out to you, your wife, and your family.
My deepest condolences to you and yours, Hugo. I lost my dad last March to injuries resulting from a car accident, and I grieve for and with you.
My condolences.
I’m so sorry, Hugo. We lost my grandmother just a few days ago. I think this is probably the hardest and most miserable time of year to lose a family member.
My condolences to your wife and you. I’ll be praying for her and her family.
My condolences for your loss, and your wife’s. Take care, and may things look up in the New Year.
Condolences and good wishes from Ithaca, New York. May you, your wife and all your family be well in these hard times.
I’m so sorry, Hugo. You and your wife will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugo: I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. 2007 was a hard year for so many of us. Early in the year, one of my sons nearly died. That was painful and I still live with anxiety for him. Since then 6 friends have died, 3 in December. Each death, though painful, reminded me both how lucky I am to be alive, lucky to have spectacular friends and children, and how precious is each life that intersects with mine. My prayer is that you also may have spectacular family, friends and faith to help you through this time and all the hard times to come.
My condolences, Hugo. I pray your families may find a good road to healing. I pray for the Creator’s Peace for you and for those you have lost.
Sorry to hear about that. Best wishes to you.
Very sorry to hear about you losing your father in law and your wife losing a parent. Thoughts and good energy are with you. All the best.
My sincere condolences, Hugo (and to Noumena and Frank, too).
Our prayers are with your wife and you, Hugo.
My condolences to you and your family, Hugo. I am so sorry. My prayers are with you both.
Very sorry to hear this. My condolences to you and yours.
Hi Hugo-
Is this Chuck the interpreter who drove the old pickup truck? I am an interpreter and me and my colleagues are very concerned.
Please reply promptly,
Brian
Yes it is, Brian. I am sorry you had to find out this way. An obituary will appear in the paper in the next week.
Hugo,
Please accept my sincere condolences. You’re father-in-law and I were professional acquaintances and we always had pleasant conversations. I will remember him fondly and wish you and your families well in this difficult time.
Ian Paige
His presence will be felt at the WCAB-Van Nuys where he always greeted me with a smile, friendly conversation, helpfulness, and professionalism. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your father-in law, Charles “Chuck” Chumrau. I share the feelings of loss expressed above by my legal colleagues, Ian Page and Aurora Vasquez. Chuck was an exceptionally friendly and congenial person. He was something of an “institution” here at the Van Nuys Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, where he was known to everyone. The news comes as a shock. I can hardly imagine not hearing his pleasant greeting and seeing his smiling face again. Chuck knew that I served as a Peace Corps volunteer a long time ago in Africa, in a little country called Malawi. He spoke often about his daughter, who is helping the unederprivileged people of Malawi, in association with Madonna’s “Raising Malawi” effort. He was very proud of her, and often shared details of her accomplishments, which I found of great interest. I believe I can speak for all the judges here, that we wish you solace and comfort during this difficult time. Please feel free to call me or visit any time.
My deepest condolenscences to you and your family. I know I speak for everyone here at the Van Nuys WCAB when I say that Chuck will be greatly missed. His warm smile and friendly greeting is how I’ll remember him. I feel blessed to have known him and I’m still shocked and saddened by this loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
I would like to express my deepest of sympathy to you and your family. I have to say that Chuck was very special to all of us at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board in Van Nuys. We were all so shocked to hear about his passing. I know that Chuck and I were pretty close and I will miss him a great deal. He always said hello to me and told me how wonderful I looked no matter what kind of a day he was having. I think the only time Chuck was sad was when his dog died. I saw a side of him I had never seen before. Chuck was always smiling and greeted everyone at the WCAB in Van Nuys and that is how I am going to remember him. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. You are all so very lucky to have had a wonderful, caring and loving man such as Chuck in your life.