Erik Charles, 46, of Ft. Lupton, died on November 8, 2017 in Brighton. He was born in Mountain View, California on September 4, 1971 to Alejandro G. and Margarita (Jimenez) Charles. Erik graduated from San Jose Pitman High School and in 1999, he married Angel Ortega in San Jose, California. She preceded him in death in 2014.
Erik lived in the Fort Lupton area for the last 9 years where he operated his own handyman business. He was an avid Raider fan and loved to sing karaoke; loved family barbeque's, smoking the Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey along with playing Santa Claus for family and friends. A loving son, father and grandfather and a friend to everyone.
Survivors include his mother, Margarita Charles; daughter Zyanya; son Erik Charles, Jr.; grandchildren Zuraya, Vicente and Zavier.
Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home, Brighton, Colorado
Tabor-Rice Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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