My dear friend Cara,my Hoochie❤️my heart broke when I read this today! You did not deserve the hand you were dealt! You truly were a fighter, a warrior, an amazing human! I was so so so thankful for your friendship! You made me laugh! You made me a better person! You made camping so much fun, I will never forget the day you pulled me around Peter Hope lake in your kayak, me on my floaty drink in hand ….laughing, Always laughing. I will never never forget you my beautiful friend! Rest peacefully!I pray Roman was there to greet you. ❤️🌸💔💔

Laurie,
I was so very sorry to hear of Cara's passing . She was indeed a light in the world, and I saw her as the devoted and doting mamma to her four legged kids. Roman and Toryn were both the "other men" in your lives, and she loved her animal's fiercely. I admired that so much about her, and I will miss her smiling face and infectious laugh. 
You and Toryn are both in my thoughts,
I regret that I was away for her service, I'm sure there were many stories and laughs.
Dr Kelly 

So sorry to hear about Cara’s passing. I remember when she and Tania came to Ireland with their mam n dad to visit their grand parents in Ireland 🇮🇪.
I don’t remember what we actually played but I remember that it was the best summer ever playing with them in Ballyhiskey, Tipperary. I will never forget Cara and Tania’s visit.
May Cara rest in peace x
Eileen (Ryan) O Brien, Declan, Barry, Kira and Jack 

Our dear Cara,
What a heroic, brave, loving and inspiring human you were. If there was a picture in the dictionary next to the word “courage”, it would be of you. I think you were placed on this earth to bring others light and joy and to
show them how to fight…and you did your job! Now, you can have your much needed and well deserved rest. 
My memories of our summers together in Osoyoos with our family are so dear to my heart. Knowing that we were going to get to see you was an absolute highlight for us. You are the reason that I decided to become a nurse. 
There are so many people whose lives you have touched, changed, enhanced and inspired. There are so many memories shared about that incredible, infectious laugh of yours.
I am so sad that I won’t get to see your sweet face again. It’s always tragic when our lives become too consumed with “things” and we don’t get that chance to spend more time with loved ones.
This world is a better place after having you in it and you will never be forgotten. You were so loved Cara.
Thinking of you all today. Cara is definitely a beautiful soul gone to soon, but how lucky we all were to have her for the time we did.
❤️🙏🏻


Usually when you ask someone if you’re  the favourite they say “I don’t have favourites.” However,  my gramma always made it clear that it was me! She showed me love, passion, and kindness. Her contagious laugh, and the smell of her iconic perfume made me feel so loved and at home. She didn’t need to buy me gifts and spoil me (even though she did!) it was enough to sit on the couch, watch funny tv, and eat our favourite snacks. I will forever love, cherish, and admire my gramma the way I know everyone else will too! Love you gramma!❤️ 

Cara 
We will miss you ... our condolences to the family. Cara you were a great person. I remember some summers when we were young you always treated me like your sister. We will miss you dearly but I do know you are in heaven with your brother and your mother. We will meet again .... save a space for us up there. I love you always! 

So sorry to hear of Cara's passing, she was a key part of my closest group of friends through seniour high school and into our 20s.  It was a great group of friends and those memories are a regular reminder of how lucky I was to have fallen in with such wonderful, fun and kind people.  I miss Cara's sense of humour and infectious laugh.  Condolences to her family and friends at this time.

I don’t even know where to begin, I have known Cara on and off for 30+ years. She became my best friend these last 6 years and we always joked, we were twins because we were so much alike. I have never met someone who cared so deeply about everyone around her. It didn’t matter how sick she was feeling she always gave it her all. She loved helping everyone and she loved with her whole being. Her family and friends were her top priority. Unfortunately we shared a breast cancer battle together, but she made it so bearable and it was nice knowing we could count on each other. We shared many text messages, phone calls, lunches, and many laughs. We had so many great experiences together. She was so funny and she lit up any room she walked into, Cara made people feel valued and worthy. She is going to be missed terribly and the silence is going to be hard, but I know she is happy now. She was gone too soon but she was so courageous and I couldn’t be more happy to have known her, and been able to call her my best friend. 

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Cara.  I will always have the fondest memories of summers spent with Cara in Osoyoos when we were little girls and teenagers.  We had so much fun!  Cara had the most memorable and contagious laugh in the world!  I will always remember her.

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Cara.  I have the fondest memories of summers spent with Cara in Osoyoos when we were little girls and teenagers.  We had so much fun!  Cara had the most memorable and contagious laugh in the world and I will always remember her.

Cara,

I have known you a long time and we have been through a lot together. Always one of my favourite people (even though, professionally, I am not supposed to say that). I will always hear your laugh in my mind. I am sure everyone who new you can hear your laugh.  We had a wonderful visit on February 18th and you were in great spirits even though your laugh had been deepened "by the steroids". 

Goodbye for now my friend. I am sure that your laugh is warming the universe. When I look up the universe will be smiling.

Doug



I had the privilege of working with Cara over the years and I must say it was always a pleasure. Cara always had such a sunny disposition and was  well liked in her profession. 
You will be greatly missed Cara... My condolences to the family 💞

Thinking of you all at this time, sending my luv and prayers to you all, remembering her as a little girl and the fond memories of the Baker Girls.  Luv you all, Amberley 

Cara’s boy .. Cara’s LOVE .. He misses her so MUCH .. they will meet again at the RAINBOW Bridge. He is the love of her life . 
TORYN -Celtic For Mighty Chief.. 
And He Was Her Mighty Chief- Companion…

I feel honored to have known Cara and been a part of her life. I have never met someone so strong and courageous. Her smile and laughter could light up a room, so easy to talk to and be around and a true friend.  I will miss Cara very much.

All my love and support to Laurie and all Cara's family.  

Erin Harrison xoxo 

We are sending our heartfelt condolences to Laurie, Uncle Wade, Tania, Rachel and Family.

Those we love don’t go away, 
they walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard but always near,
still loved, still missed and very dear.

My very dear cousin, Cara, may you rest in peace.

Much Love
Eileen and Family xxx









My deepest sympathy to Laurie,Wade,Rachel Tania & families on the sad passing of Cara. I spoke to Cara last November on the phone when Cara's cousin Eileen  was visiting us here in Tipperary,she sounded a lovely person. May the good memories ye all have be a comfort to ye all. From Mai Griffin & the Ryan family who were neighbours of Cara's granny & grandad here in Ballyhiskey, Carrigatoher,Nenagh in Ireland. 

I am writing this letter to express my deepest condolences for the loss of our loved one, Cara. I know that her passing has left a void in               our life that cannot be easily filled. Cara was an amazing person, and her infectious laughter and zest for life touched everyone she met.
 I will miss Cara's laughter the most. She had a unique way of making everyone around her feel happy and comfortable, and her joy was contagious. I will always remember the camping trips we took together, the late-night conversations around the campfire, and the fun times we had exploring the outdoors. Those memories will remain with me forever.
I want you to know that not a day goes by that I don't think about Cara and the impact she had on my life. She was a remarkable person, and I feel grateful to have had the privilege of knowing her. Her spirit lives on in all of us, and she will never be forgotten.
I take comfort in knowing that we will meet again one day. Although we may not be able to see her physical presence, Cara's spirit will always be with us, and she will continue to guide us through life's ups and downs. Her legacy will live on through the memories we 
share, the stories we tell, and the love we hold in our hearts.
Please know that I am here for you and Cara’s Family during this difficult time. I am sending Everyone my deepest sympathies and love.
Sincerely,
Pat Sheaves

My dear friend Cara,  the person who made coming to work every day so easy, the person who I always knew  could make me laugh even on my worst day, the person who would have my back no matter what……I am going to miss you more than ever.  Over the last couple years, we didn’t get to spend much time together. My world was turned upside down, and so was yours. But I always knew that you were thinking about me, and I was thinking about you. Never, for a second, did I ever think of a world without you in it. But I truly believe that god has a plan for us all and when he chose you last week, he gained a beautiful angel. I am forever grateful for having had you in my life, and I know I will see you again someday. Every night, when I look up at the stars, I will have two angels to say goodnight too. Love you my beautiful friend, xox

Cara my wife,..     You are the most incredible wife that a man could ever have..❤️
      The way you love me , the way you looked after me , the way we were together is uncomparable ..❤️
      I came into your life in 1997 when you were halfway through your life challenges… I became a small part of what you were going through, but I watched as you became a HERO to so many people , your doctors, your nurses, your friends and your family… with your support I was able to support you thru your challenges ,your career your dreams and your family challenges..
     Lucy ( because you were always in trouble) .. my best friend in the world…. I confided in you., I valued your opinion ., your outlook and your understanding , your devotion to your career and your love for it just showed what kind of a person you are.  You have so many friends, and so many new acquaintances, that they describe you every time as graceful…
      Your love and your devotion to your parents, your heritage , your religion , Once again, suggest your character and what I love most about you.
      Cara, I will never ever stop missing you..
     All my love always ❤️.  Laurie.  

OBITUARY

Cara Ruth Openshaw

December 11, 1969 – March 8, 2023

Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home

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