Thomas C. Earel Obituary (1987 - 2024)

It is with deepest sadness and broken hearts that we announce the death of our beloved son. Thomas C. Earel, age 36, passed away on April 27, 2024, in Oracle, AZ of natural causes/pneumonia. Thomas was born in Fontana, CA, on December 18, 1987 weighing only 3 lbs, 9 oz. He fought for his life from the night he was born until the day he died. He was raised in Oracle, AZ, where he spent most of his life, but recently lived in Albuquerque, NM, a place he loved. It fed his soul to be there. Missing his family, he came home and spent the last year and a half with us and spent quality time with his newest nephew, Avery, just as he had done with nephews Jesse and Daniel. He loved his family greatly and we are grateful for the time we had with him since his return from New Mexico. What a gift it was to spend last summer at the lake with family! Thomas is survived by his parents, Tom and Rochelle; brother, Garrett; sisters, Rebecca and Angella; four loving aunts (he loved that they were his age!), a step grandmother; five cousins who are extraordinary all on their own; five nephews he loved with all of his heart and whom he was able to spend time with last year at the lake. What a beautiful gift that last family vacation was! Thank you to all who have shared pictures and stories! A celebration of life was held on Saturday, June 29th at Rancho Robles, just as Thomas would have wanted. Thank you to all who knew and cared for our beautiful son. Tom & Rochelle Earel and family