Carolina Ileana Perez

It is with great sadness that the family of Carolina Ileana Perez announces her passing on August 8 ^th 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.