Owen cast off his earthly bonds to be with the Lord on March 5, 2021, after struggling with a short illness. He was surrounded by loved ones in his final moments. Owen loved the Lord and was committed to his faith. He was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Church, attending Mass at The Shaver Lake Catholic Service, where he served as an Usher. Owen was born on January 22, 1943, to Owen Schales Sr. and Era Murphy Schales, (both deceased) in Hanford. His family was rounded out by two older brothers, C.M. (deceased & wife Clara), and Bobby Schales (wife Ruth) and a younger sister, Janet Schales (Joe Freitas).