FONZE, Charles Anthony

Published by Today's News Herald on August 15, 2025 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Charles Anthony “Chuck” Fonze, 76, passed away on August 6th, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, from complications related to cancer. Born on March 27, 1949, in Riverside, California, Chuck was the son of Georgia I. Medley (Tripp) and Anthony S. Fonze. He attended Ramona High School before proudly serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as a member of the 720th Military Police Battalion, Company B “Bushwackers.” For his exceptional valor, he was awarded the Bronze Star. Following his military service, Chuck worked in the mobile home industry and later owned and operated his own home repair business. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Don Medley, and sister Marsha Fonze Ivie. Chuck is survived by his former wife, Linda E. Fonze of Riverside, CA; their son, Todd C. Fonze of Fair Oaks, CA; and his beloved granddaughters, Lily M. Fonze and Charlotte A. English. He is also survived by his sister, Maridee Fonze Ridgway of Lake Havasu City, AZ; nephew Kyle Ridgway and his wife Jennifer, along with their daughter Olivia; nieces Valerie Gorecki and her daughter Alyssa Burrow, and Tasha Ivie. Chuck was more than a devoted father, brother, uncle, and friend—he was a man who embraced life fully. He enjoyed boating, bowling, playing pool, golfing, and never missed a chance to season a meal with his favorite garlic salt. Above all, he cherished his granddaughters and took great pride in watching them grow into the remarkable young women they are becoming. A Celebration of Life honoring Chuck will be announced at a later date.