In memory of

Carolina Ileana Perez

Apr 10, 1976
Aug 8, 2017

Obituary

It is with great sadness that the family of Carolina Ileana Perez announces her passing on August 8th 2017 after putting up a strong fight against pulmonary hypertension.

Carolina, the eldest of four children, was born April 10, 1976 in Los Angeles, CA to parent Maria Castañeda and Juan Perez.

After growing up in Pomona, CA she left behind many friends and family to move to Keizer, OR to be with her mother and siblings. She began working at Lowes in 2006 where she touch the lives of many customers who later on considered her a kind hearted friend.

Carolina was a strong and loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend who never turned her back on someone in need. She had a big and beautiful heart that went well with her kind soul. Everyone who got to know her was able to see what a great person she was.  Her words of wisdom and courage helped so many people, and her smile always brightened everyone’s day.

She loved listing to oldies and spending time with her family and friends. She especially loved it when her ”kiddos” would go visit her.

Carolina is survived by her mother Maria Hanshaw, her siblings; Diana Leaf, Suzy Ramirez and Joseph Hanshaw. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews; Brandon Silberman, Victoria Romero, Alexander Romero, Derick Ramirez, Rocco Leaf and Damian Ramirez.

She was preceded in death by her father Juan Angel Perez who passed away on May 12, 2014.

Service Information

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Sunday August 13, 2017  4-6pm
Johnson Funeral Home
134 Missouri Ave S Salem, OR 97302

Messages of Sympathy

  1. Shelly (aka partner in crime) says:

    So many memories my girl and all good .we never got together and didn't have a great time mabey got into some trouble but nothing we couldn't handle.as I sit and reflect on our memories I just smile and shake me head .I love you my beautiful loca forever and always !!!!!!!!!! It is so so unreal you are gone!

  2. Janie Reynolds says:

    I worked with Carol at Lowe's from 08' to 10'. She was so nice to everyone, even in a big store with lots of gossip, I never heard anything bad about her. We were all her friends and she was ours. She is missed and loved.

  3. Suzy says:

    Thank you all for your kind words. My sister was strong and faught a good fight. I know she is no longer suffering but it still hurts very bad... I miss her... but I know she wouldn't want me or anyone to be sad.... She was a fighter and wants us to be the same. You all knew she had a big heart and always tbought of others before herself.... I love you big sis.... you'll be in my heart forever. Thank you for everything you have done for me and my family. Thank you for molding me into the woman I am today. I love you...

  4. Jacquelyn says:

    Carol was always there for me and was protective of me. She was always my go to person at work. I recall coming into work one day and finding a cup of coffee with my name on it for my birthday. My heart hurts and I miss you my dear friend. I'm so thankful that I got to meet you and be a part of your life.

  5. Maria yvanez says:

    U may RIP my lovely friend until we meet again now u are a angel and u be looking down to us now u are whit my brother George we will miss u love u my homegirl

  6. Carmen yvanez says:

    Carol Aka sería my beautiful homegirl may you rest in paradise one day we will meet again I want to thank you for supporting me and been there went I had my transplant I will never forget how much you help me and you and you're sister where there for me I will totally miss you and I am sorry I don't had a change to see you but I did had you always in my heart and had you on my prayers I will miss my homegirl for ever my love for you

  7. The Medina family. SAN DIEGO, CA. says:

    It was a pleasure getting to know you. You were down to earth, a very nice person and very talented. I still have the bracelets you made for me.We will miss you dearly, keep smiling, celebrate in heaven to the fullest. dont forget us because we won't forget you. Thanks for being a good friend.

  8. Beverly Ortiz aka Lil one says:

    Carol aka. Seria,You will always and forever be in my heart ! You baddled a hard one but now u are free of no pain. As for us we shed tears and we are broken to loose such a great good hearted person but we will Cary you in our hearts. we will meet again love you my Seria... I'm so sorry for your loss...

  9. Rosa Salaices says:

    I never met her in person..but we checked in on each other..my heart is heavy...prayers to the family...RIP my friend ♡♡♡

  10. Tabitha Tyrrell says:

    Carol was one of the most loyal and truly kind hearted person, she was always there for anyone that needed it! I feel blessed to have known her and worked with her for so many years❤️ Rest In Peace Carolina you have touched so many lives and will be so missed

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