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. Angie Melena says:

    I love you cusin so much, thank God you're in a better place now and free of all you where going through, thank you so much for being there for me at the Hospital every time I was there. Thank you for being such a sweet person... Love and will miss you so much...

  2. Anonymous says:

    May she rest in peace my beloved niece. I will miss you dearly

  3. Lynn Sherwood says:

    I met Carol working at Lowes she was always kind, helpful and a true friend. I'm going to be one in a long line of people to miss her. Thank you Carol for making my life better.

  4. Your Prima Monica and Familia. says:

    Loving you Always Prima Carolina Perez ( Mi Prima Prieta) May you rest in peace.

  5. Virginia Kies says:

    We have the privilege to know La Prieta when she was younger, she always been the sweetest, amazing daughter, sister and friend, I never called her by her name she was La prieta to us and she didn't mind, she always was happy with a beautiful smile, the love ❤️ for her family and friend was amazing, I know you are in heaven no more pain no more tears, and I pray for my dear friend Maria and your sisters and Joe rest of family for peace, comfort and strength I know is no words to comfort you right now Maria but just know that our Lord Jesus is carried you in his arms right now even we not there you can count on us.
    RIP Carolina La prieta ❤️

  6. Brenda Gay says:

    Carolina was one of the nicest people I have ever known. I am saddened by her passing. Praying for her family. I know she will be greatly missed!

  7. Sulema says:

    Carol so sad you are gone, you will always be in my heart ❤️ and in my prayers.

  8. Anonymous says:

    Carol you will always be Missed you are in a better place with no more suffering no more pain always be in my heart and prayers. Your friend Sulema

  9. Patty Vidrio says:

    I'm going to miss you so much Prima. I always looked up to you, I love the way you loved all of us with all you heart and it always showed. You always made me feel special, you just have that in you. There will never be another person like you. I have the honor to say that you are and always will be my Prima! It's so heart breaking to know that I'm not going to hear you laugh and giggle ever again or at least until we meet again. I will be playing oldies and reminiscing on all the good memories of us, of all the family gatherings, of the times we went out and had so much fun together to keep your memory alive Prima. I wish this could be a bad dream and I can wake up and text you to see if you're home because we are gonna go down to see you, it's hurts so much Prima. I love you forever and ever. It's not goodbye Prima, it's until we meet again ❤️

  10. Marcella Kiger says:

    I first met Carolyn at the Keizer Lowes. I remember the day she was promoted. She genuinely deserved it. Carolyn, You were a fantastic woman. I will miss your beautiful smile and outlook on life. May you finally find peace. You will be missed . Bless you my beautiful friend.

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