Caroline Edna Espinoza
September 29, 1936 ~ December 14, 2021
Caroline Edna Espinoza, "Carol, Nana," 85, of Denver was called home December 14, 2021.
Carol was born September 29, 1936 in Chama, Colorado she was the daughter of the late Lucas Deherrera and Pauline Martinez. Caroline was the oldest daughter out of her 9 siblings. She was a member of the PTA and took great pride in being a mother and Nana.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Ray D. Espinoza, foster daughter Ruth, daughter Bernadine, son in law Tom(spouse of late daughter Connie), daughter Maria and spouse Javier, son Archie and spouse Laurie, daughter Veronica, foster son Antonio and spouse Melida, 18 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Mary, Rose, Cathy, Patricia and brother Roger.
In addition to her late parents, She was predeceased by her daughter Connie, son Ray, son in law Robert, grandson Sammy and her 4 brothers, Rudy, Amos, Val and Alfred.
Nana will be remembered for her kind heart, her quick wit and infectious smile.
Please join the family January 4, 2022 at 11:00am at Light of the World Catholic Church, 10306 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80127, to honor her life. Family will be hosting a pot-luck lunch at the church, immediately following the service and would appreciate any food donations.
We are deeply sadend by your loss and Aunt Carol you will be truly missed by all lives you have touched especially us we love you….
Max and Christina Deherrera
Miss you so much Nana.. Rest In Paradise love your Bonita Gordita
Nana,
Thank you for all of the memories. I will always remember our shared glances when we were thinking the same thing, our all day adventures to bingo, staying up late and watching GSN and cartoons, watching your face light up whenever you saw a cute doll, animal, or baby, pinching the skin on your arms, and watching you play with Dominic. I could go on and on nana but what it all boils down to is our lives are forever changed without you. You are so deeply missed already Nana. You were one of a kind and I am so incredibly thankful that we were able to share so much time here together, even though I know it will have never been enough. We love you so much!
Sabrina & Your Cowboy
I love you auntie Carol
My beautiful mama I will always remember our special times together you left me with so many precious memories I will cherish for ever I love you mama and god really did gain an Angel
I was 15 years old when I met Carol, at 16 years old I married her oldest son, Ray Jr. I didnt know anything about being a wife or a mom and she stepped in to help me since I lost my mother before meeting her. She taught me how to cook, she taught me to be a mom and she was the only mom I had for 43 years until my husband, her son, passed away. After that she no longer talked to me. I have very good memories of her and will always have a special place in my heart for the mother she was to me for 43 years. That is something that no one can take away from me..