Charles Eugene LabatSt. GeorgeCharles Eugene Labat was 86, when he peacefully passed away at Huntsman Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Charles was born on May 8, 1931 in Deweyville, Texas to Eugene and Mildred Labat.Charles was raised in Oakland, California. Charles went to Heald Engineering College where he graduated with a BA in Civil Engineering. Charles married Joan Freitas in 1953. They had 5 children. Joan passed in 1976. Charles married LaDonna Thomas on March 6, 1981 in Walnut Creek, California. It was love at first sight.He retired from California Transportation as a Residential Engineer after 31 years of service. He moved to St. George, Utah with his wife LaDonna enjoying their retirement playing golf and traveling with friends.He is survived by his wife LaDonna and his precious dog Winnie, his brother Jamie Jamieson and children, Renee Labat, Doug Labat, Billy Labat, step-daughters, Renee Gunson, Lynn Riccabona and grandchildren Scott and Tommy Riccabona, Douglas Jr., Angela and Hilary Labat. He was preceded in death by wife Joan Freitas and sons Michael and Brian Labat.Celebration of Life Memorial will be held on April 28, 2017, from 1:00-3:00p.m. at Bloomington Country Club, 3174 South Bloomington Dr., St. George, Utah. Family and friends are invited to share condolences online at www.SerenityStG.com. Arrangements and memorial tree planting by the Cremation Center of Southern Utah, 986-9100.