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1961 Charles 2014

Charles "aka Civil Wrights" Velasquez

April 26, 1961 — December 6, 2014

Charles Chuck R. Velasquez aka Civil Wrights

Charles R. Velasquez, 53, of North Las Vegas, suddenly passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014. He was born April 26, 1961 in Del Norte, Colorado to Ernest Velasquez Sr. Estella Torrez Velasquez. Charles is survived by his sisters Rita Joe Vilapando, Gloria Nathan Davis, Pauline Jose Martinez, Gail John Archuleta, Darlene Velasquez his brother Roy Velasquez. His brother Ernest Velasquez passed away two weeks ago in Center, Colorado. He is also survived by his beloved partner for life Bill Warbeck his sister by love Gail Simon.

Charles aka Chuck as many of his friends knew him by also was known as Civil Wrights. He would dress up in face, don female attire, emcee or host many charity events for the LGBT community. He recently emceed an International dinner show for Alameda Ducal Court in Hayward, California which was hosted by Jimmy Alvarado. The event raised 1,500 for their local charities. Chuck was asked by Judy, owner of the Las Vegas Eagle to coemcee this coming December 9th circle of wreaths for St. Terese.

His personality was so huge and larger than life. He was loved by so many people and touched many lives. The number of well wishes has been overwhelming and so endearing. He will surely be missed not only by his family but his many number of friends, near far.
Cremation was chosen by family. A visitation will be held at Davis Funeral Home Memorial Park 6200 S. Eastern Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 on Thursday, December 11, 2014 from 4:30 6:00 p.m. The service will begin after the visitation at 6:00 p.m. and will be officiated by Rev. David. A celebration of his life will be held in his honor following services at the Las Vegas Eagle 3430 E. Tropicana Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89121. Charles will be inurned at a later date in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Visitation


Davis Funeral Home
6200 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV  89119
Thursday, December 11, 2014
4:30 p.m 6:00 p.m

Service


Memorial Service

Davis Funeral Home
6200 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV  89119
Thursday, December 11, 2014
6:00 p.m
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