Carlos Husman was born on February 21, 1957 in El Salvador and was a long-time resident of Maywood, CA. While growing up in El Salvador, Carlos was a competitive swimmer, enjoyed playing basketball, and had a passion for motorcycles.
He immigrated to United States as a teen, starting in Virginia but eventually migrating to California where he began his life. While living in California, he met the woman who would become his wife, Sonia Mendoza. When they would go on dates, he would pick her up on his motorcycle, which he eventually traded-in for more family friendly vehicles.
Carlos wasn't known to dance, but he was usually the life of most social settings, often telling jokes and stories that would make everyone laugh and feel welcomed. In his community, he was big on civic engagement, often organizing community members in Maywood where he and his wife raised their children. He never hesitated to extend a helping hand to anyone in need, even when he had little to offer, he always seemed to find a way to help those in need.
His children were his pride & joy, he loved his grandchildren and looked forward to joining them on movie dates, park outings and pushing them to grow strong. Carlos is survived by his wife Sonia; his daughters Christina, Betty, Karla, Brenda and Alejandra; his sons Oscar and Alex; and his 12 grandchildren; Kaylee, Issac, Eli, Alyssa, Allison, Jaycob, Jeffs, Jever, Alexander, Leila, Anna and Theodore. His grandchildren affectional called him Tata
Carlos Husman passed away on December 31, 2020, in Covina, California at the age of 63. He will be deeply missed and will forever live in our hearts.
Tributes
Alejandra wrote on May 17, 2021:
"Dad my guardian angel, never in a million years did i want this day to come, I always told u I wanted to leave this world before u did because I wouldn?t be able to stand the pain of losing u and that day came and I don?t know how I?m still here living without you? I?m broken inside completely as if u took me with u I feel empty inside ! Every second of my life ur in my mind and heart , I miss u like never before and love you forever more dad please keep guiding us and I promise u ima keep trying my best to be strong and make it thru ! I love u so much dad I would give the world to bring u back if I could ! Ur my best friend , my father, my kids TATA , our hero , our everything , and sadly ur now gone , ur our guardian angel ?? I love u papi and I?ll always keep ur memory live forever and all the memories we shared and made I thank u cause u always kept a smile on my face and had me cracking up with ur stories and jokes! I miss u papi but like u always told me see u later alligator ? I love you daddy rest I?m peace papi ????????"
Cynthia Anderson-Barker wrote on Jan 24, 2021:
"Deep condolences on the loss of my friend and comrade Carlos Husman. He worked closely with our legal team to bring to light the injustices in the Maywood Police Department when the officers were racially profiling immigrant drivers and impounding their cars. He also worked closely with the Chief of the Vernon Police Department to help develop a fair and just impound policy. He was loved and respected by our team of plaintiffs lawyers but also had the respect of progressive members of the law enforcement community. Carlos, you will be deeply missed....Cynthia Anderson-Barker, Attorney at Law"