Charles Bisquera Versola Jr.

Passed away peacefully in his sleep due to natural causes on March 21, 2014, he was 39. Charles, or 'JR' as he was known to his family, was born in Santa Barbara, CA on October 20, 1974, to Charles, Sr. and Ethel Versola.Early in life, JR acquired a hard work ethic instilled in him through working in the family businesses alongside his parents and brothers. Loved deeply and being the baby of the family, JR was always showered with attention and affection. Growing up as a very happy child with his infectious buck-toothed smile and big brown eyes, he was affectionately called ' our little bunny rabbit.' With two older brothers in the house, he could often be found racing on his Big Wheel trying hard to keep up with them.Quiet, introspective and profoundly intelligent, JR developed a passion for the Arts over the years and in 2002, he proudly graduated with honors from San Jose State University earning a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Photography. After college, Charles began his career where he most recently ended up at Rosetta Marketing Group, working as a Sr. User Experience Designer combining his passion for both art and computers. At Rosetta, Charles was happily immersed in his element and enjoyed working with some of the biggest names in the technology and financial industries. He was respected not only as an extremely talented and dedicated employee, but as someone who loved to make his co-workers laugh.Outside of the office, Charles maintained a very close-knit group of friends that kept him busy. His spare time was filled with things like watching UFC fights with friends in San Mateo, getting dragged to birthday parties for his friends' children, watching his beloved Giants, 49ers or Lakers, re-organizing his massive music and movie collection for the 100th time or just having a drink with friends. He was also an avid gamer in the World of Warcraft, which introduced him to many new friends through the years.JR also enjoyed traveling and experiencing all cultures. Creating many memories of a lifetime, his trips included Japan and Hawaii with various family members and all over Europe as Mom's travel partner; the artist in him loving Florence and Paris as his favorites.JR was preceded in death by his father Charles Bisquera Versola, Sr. and his brother Matthew. He is survived by his mother Nancy Ethel Versola, his brothers Rey (Karen), Leo (Hannah), Christopher (Talli); nephews Christopher, Matthew and Benjamin Versola, Travis and Griffin Lau; nieces Jenna Reese and Jessie Logsdon as well as many other family members and countless numbers of friends.A celebration of JR's life will be held on Saturday, April 5th, 2014 at 1:00pm at Welch-Ryce-Haider Mortuary, 15 E. Sola St., Santa Barbara. A reception will follow at the Filipino Community Association Building, 425 State St., Santa Barbara.JR, we love you and you will forever be, our gentle giant.

Charles Bisquera Versola Jr.

October 20, 1974 - March 21, 2014