Birth date: Feb 1, 1968 Death date: Jun 23, 2022
Chris Caperones, age 54, died June 23rd, 2022, at Washington Hospital Center due to cardiac complications. Chris is survived by his life partner Stephanie Boyd, his parents George and Joan, his brother Andy and partner Jackie, and Read Obituary
RIP Chris.
I am so sorry about the passing of Chris. I have many memories of fun I had with he and Stephanie at Les Follies. He will be missed. My Sympathy to Stephanie and the Caperones family.
Nancy Becker
I always enjoyed hanging out with ‘Steph & Chris’ … mostly because they were inseperable. It didn’t matter what we were doing … watching a movie, throwing the frisbee, cooking up a meal … they were my “Go To” people to go have fun, and hang out with. That’s because life can get a little lonely … when you decide to live out of a Dolphin Mini-Motorhome … while you attend CSUF college … and work weekends as a crazed Yellow Cab driver around Disneyland … in your late 30’s. Steph & Chris lived in Costa Mesa for awhile which is a stone’s throw from Newport Beach. Every once in awhile, I’d find time to hang out with Team Fun, and get away from school and work to take time to enjoy a sunset along Newport Beach pier, or have some famous Charlie’s Chili, or just watch a movie. When your life gets consumed with school and work … those random things you do for fun mean everything. Steph & Chris never let any dust settle on them. Later, Steph & Chris moved to Santa Ana, and moved into a historic house that reminded me of ‘The Munsters Haunted Mansion’. Huge house with a long backyard on nearly an acre of land. Team Fun became Team Remodel. My random visits of fun became random visits of work … and I didn’t even care. This was when I learned how meticulous Chris was with his work. He realized the value of his historic home, and he set out to remodel every room … to help his investment grow in value. I didn’t even care that my visits to the mansion went from doing Team Fun things to Team Help Chris With House & Yard Work. It didn’t even matter to me that I was literally doing labor for Chris … his zest for life was present no matter what he did … whether for fun or work … he enjoyed both!
Even though I hadn’t seen Chris in over two decades, some of those carefree memories of doing random things for fun with Chris are still memorable. Recently I was looking for a card to send Steph, and the words from one of the cards reminded me of how Chris has impressed so many people. I’m sharing this because like many others, I’m still shocked that I’m even writing this. I mourn for Steph, and will miss Chris, but I will always cherish our times together.
“A Journey Remembered”
“As some people journey through life,
They leave footprints wherever they go,
Footprints of kindness and love,
Courage and compassion, humor and inspiration,
Joy and faith, even when they are gone,
We can still look back and clearly see,
The trial they left behind,
A trail bright with hope that invites us to follow.”
George Dunn
I'm really at a loss for how to express my condolences and how much I'll miss my friend Chris. I've known Chris since we were in elementary school. He has been a part of my family since we were teenagers. We all truly loved him. My kids called him Uncle Chris. Chris was a kind and generous soul who always had time to help out no matter what the task was. What I'll miss most is being able to just call and talk to him about whatever was going on in our lives, catching up. Our family has a hole in it that nobody will be able to fill the way Chris did, and that hurts my heart. I do love and appreciate that everyone else who is leaving memories here has shared that common thread of laughter and generosity that always accompanied a visit from Chris. He was just such a great friend and I will always appreciate the times he helped me or my family so much. May he rest in peace and I hope his family finds some comfort in how much Chris was loved by his friends.
Words can not explain just how much I miss you buddy. Our times together hunting, fishing and just hanging out at Dobbins will be times I will never forget. I will never be the same without you . We all will miss your catch phrases but will never forget them. You truly were like a brother to me. Rest In Peace you “Dirty Pirate Hooker” ( yes one of yours) love ya bud. P.S. Shelby misses you as well.
Ok I can finally look at this site without crying. Such a total unbelievable loss. My heart breaks for my sister Stephanie and Joan, George and Andy.
I remember my first encounter with Chris. After moving to Colfax in northern CA I when back to Orange County to see Stephanie and there was a person sleeping on the couch. That was over thirty years ago and that person was Chris. What a ride the last thirty years has been with Chris being a part of our crazy Boyd world. So much joy and laughter he brought with him. My three daughters always loved their Stephy mommy and they couldn't help but love and adore Chris. Chris's nickname for the twins was BOGOS they were to young to know what it meant. They just started calling Chris BOGO too as did other Boyd kids, a trend to this day.
When Chris and Steph spend time with our Mom and Dad up in Colfax there was so much fun. Jet skiing on Rawlings Lake and Clementine. Trips to Reno and Tahoe. Chris would get so mad playing Blackjack he started acting like a madman. I had to tell him he couldn't play at my table any more.
Of course when more relatives came to visit Mom and Dad the fun just got crazy. Lots of good times and great food was had by all.
I was so sad when Chris and Steph moved to Maryland. But it was a great move for them and they were so happy. I was able to take Mom and Megan back to visit a few times and I really liked their house and Maryland had a lot to see and do and as Steph says it is so green.
The last time I was there I had taken Megan and my four oldest grandkids back for a visit that was four years ago to the day. Of course the kids had a blast with Chris. Taking the boat out on the bay for fishing, going swimming and watching fireworks on the 4th out in the bay. I hope they remember what a great time they had and how lucky they were to know and spend time with Chris.
I wish family and friends had another 30 years to spend with Chris gone way too soon at 54. He worked HARD He played HARD and HE LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT and we LOVED every minute we spent with you. We will think of you and miss you forever Chis so blessed that you found Stephanie and became part of our family THANK YOU
Dianne and Megan Chaloux
