Charles David Suniga

December 2, 1956 – July 11, 2024

Charles Suniga of Portland, Oregon died unexpectedly on July 11, 2024 at age 67.  Charles was adopted by Frank & Zelda Suniga of Salem, OR at age 4.

He grew up on Woahink Lake in Florence, OR.  Charles graduated from Siuslaw High School in 1975.  He was extremely gifted, learning to play piano at the age of 7 entirely by ear.  Later, Charles added synthesizer with the piano, simultaneously, to create string sounds.  Charles created a series of his original music entitled, “Moments of Peace”.  He composed 8 albums, two of which were nominated for “Grammy’s”.  Charles’ music is currently streamed worldwide and has touched the lives of millions of listeners.  Charles was incredibly talented.  He not only entertained people through his music, Charles loved to tell jokes and was really funny.

He had a special way of brightening the day of every person he met, with his heartwarming personality.  Charles provided benefit concerts and started the music program at the Portland, Oregon Airport where he played for 8 years.  Charles spent the last 40 years of his life playing live music for dances and performing daily at area retirement communities.  The past 11 years he was with the musical group, “Charles and The Angels”.  Charles was humble, kind, funny, and could literally fix ANYTHING!  There will never be another beautiful “Angel” like our Charles and we miss him dearly.

Charles is survived by his parents, extended family, and his beloved “Angels”, Jeannine Harwood, Audrey Breznikar and Julia Weiss.  A private service for Charles Suniga will be provided in Vancouver, WA.  His “Celebration of Life” ceremony will be posted on YouTube at a later date.