Deirdre Catherine Solari

May 20, 1943 – August 6, 2024

Deirdre Catherine Solari, age 81 passed away peacefully at their Carmel home on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Deirdre was born in Berkeley, CA to John and Margaret Keefe and had two brothers who proceeded her in death Dennis and John.

Deirdre is survived by her loving husband, Larry of Carmel, three children Christopher (Adrienne) of Eagle, ID; Erin (Daniel) of Pacific Grove, CA; Bradley (Gio) of Fremont, CA. Deirdre was proceeded in death by her son Ryan formerly of Reno, NV. A doting granny to seven grandchildren, Dr. Carissa Solari, Kenneth Solari, Maddison Solari, Piper Solari, Reilly Deegan, Charlotte Deegan and Maxwell Deegan.

Deirdre grew up in the Oakland Hills and was a graduate of Holy Names High School and San Jose State University. After graduation she lived in San Francisco and worked in retail. She then moved to Hawaii with roommates and worked at the local television station as their meteorologist (weather girl). In the late 1960’s she returned to San Francisco and worked in advertising and later at an executive search firm.

Deirdre met Larry who was visiting San Francisco, but lived in Toledo, OH. After a long-distance relationship they were married in Acapulco, Mexico.

She and Larry lived in Perrysburg, OH for nearly 20 years where they raised their children. She was active in the Garden Club of Perrysburg, a member of the Belmont Country Club where she enjoyed playing tennis with her many friends, The Toledo Club and The Carranor Hunt and Polo Club. In 1996, they moved back to California, after considering San Francisco or Carmel; they chose Carmel as their home and have enjoyed the beautiful City by the Sea. They are members of the Beach and Tennis Club and Tehama Golf Club.

Deirdre and Larry also had a condo in San Francisco and enjoyed attending the San Francisco Giants baseball and Forty Niner football games as well as the wonderful San Francisco restaurants. Deirdre had a love for Hawaii and after several visits; she and Larry purchased a condo on the Big Island on the Mauna Kea Properties and later an additional villa, where they spent several months throughout the year.

Deirdre will be missed terribly, but never forgotten and always remembered for her beautiful smile, her kindness and her joy for life.

A celebration of her life will be held for her family and friends at a later date. The family has requested no flowers, but donations can be made in her name to the SPCA of Monterey County.