"I was so saddened to hear the news of Carol's passing. We were high school classmates, and I knew her to be a sweet and gentle person -- small in height, but huge in heart. Many prayers for her family and loved ones. Annette Savage Williams"
In loving memory of
Carol Ann Aspesi
October 5, 1954 - July 19, 2016
Carol Aspesi, 61, passed away surrounded by her family on July 19, 2016. Carol was a native of Los Banos and attended local schools, she then attended Modesto Junior College where she received her AA in Business.
Carol Souza married Michael Aspesi in 1987 and would have celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary on Monday, July 25.
She was employed by Germino Law office after college, and then retired after 27 years at O. Ray Sheets Accountancy.
Carol was very devoted to her faith and contributed of herself and her time to serve. Carol was a Eucharistic Minister and a Lector for St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Alter Society, donated her time as a treasurer to the St. Joseph’s Thrift Shop, and she belonged to the Native Daughters. She was also a great “Little League Mom”.
Carol was a courageous woman. She never met a stranger, and always made you feel as if she had known you forever; her smile and warmth were overwhelming. Faith and family were always her highest priorities in life. Her spirit will live forever in the hearts of all that knew and loved her.
Carol is preceded in death by her father Mateus Souza, Jr. and mother Edna Souza.
Survived by her loving and devoted husband, Michael; step-son Brock Aspesi; 2 grandchildren: Ethan and Aiden Aspesi; 2 sisters: Deborah Souza of Turlock and Lori (Brent) Ingram of Los Banos; and one aunt, Dorothy Souza of Los Banos.
Services will be held on Monday, July 25, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the funeral mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Los Banos District Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Whitehurst Funeral Chapel~Los Banos.
Contributions can be made to the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church or to the ASPCA.
Tributes
"My sincere condolences to all of Carol's family. She was a remarkable friend. I met her after high school and knew her through the Germino law firm and O. Ray Sheets Accounting. She always had a smile and a positive word for everyone. She will be missed."
"Carol, I love you dearly and I'll miss you greatly. I've always looked up to you and now I will look up to you in heaven. God bless you. ~Until we meet again someday, Tasha"
"Carol, I love you dearly and I'll miss you greatly. I've always looked up to you and now I will look up to you in heaven. God bless you. ~Until we meet again someday, Tasha"
"What a lovely person Carol was throughout her life. She was a good friend to me in high school. We were and odd looking pair, me at 5'9" and carol at 4'11"( as I recall). I mainly remember that she was smart and very hard working. She was always organized in every detail, had a wonderful calm and funny spirit about her. We have sent Christmas cards to each other every year. Carol's card arrived first every time and inspired Me to keep in touch with her and others. I was so happy when she began to have grandchildren. I know , as I am a grandmother too, that these children were the highlight of her later life. Though she is gone too soon, I'm glad she enjoyed many of the blessings of a full life. I hope her friends and family will feel spiritual comfort during this very sad time. Kay (Price) Spencer Santa Rosa, ca"
"I just heard the sad news of Carol's passing. We were very good friends as teenagers and she will be missed by many. I am still in shock and my sincere condolences to her family, Michael, Brock, her grandchildren and her sister's Lori and Debbie."