Carolina M. Chairez

Born on March 2, 1938, in San Antonio, Texas, Carolina was the second of twelve children born to Manuel Martinez and Carolina Carrillo. Her life was marked by faith, love, and devotion to her family.

Carolina is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Gloria Chairez, Sara Mata, Arturo Martinez, Hector Martinez, and Bernard Zertuche; and her son, Peter Chairez.

She is survived by her husband, Leonard Chairez, and her loving children: Yvonne Pogue (Jim), Leo Chairez Jr. (Wendy), and Mandy Smith (Adam). Carolina also leaves behind 12 grandchildren, including:• Yvonne: Jimmie Pogue (Andi), Thomas Pogue, Mark Pogue, Michael Pogue (Nayomi), Jennifer Pogue, and Abigail Pogue.• Mandy: Sloan Pilgrim.• Peter: Peter Chairez Jr., Philip Chairez, Jordan Mireles (Eric), Chloe Deleon (Billy), and Alexa Chairez (Michael Garcia).

She is further survived by her 14 great-grandchildren: Emily Chairez, Phillip Jr. Chairez, Phalisia Chairez, Aubrey Chairez, Dominic Mireles, Cataleya Mireles, Amaziah Deleon, Benjamin Deleon, Elliana Garcia, Jace Pogue, Ellie Pogue, Jodecii Pogue and Bluebonnet Pogue as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Carolina’s surviving siblings include Helen Hernandez (Joe), Paula De La Pena (Jesse), Dorothy Estrada (Eddie), Dominga Casarez, Minerva Martinez (Jesse), and Joe Martinez.

In 1980, Carolina’s life was transformed when she gave her heart to Jesus Christ. This began a faith-filled journey that profoundly impacted her family, friends, and anyone seeking prayer or spiritual guidance. Her devotion to prayer and her readiness to intercede for others became a cornerstone of her legacy.

With a servant’s heart, she lived life always finding ways to nurture, guide, and inspire through her cooking, advice, and prayers. Carolina lived with an unwavering commitment to her faith and family, leaving an indelible mark on generations to come.

Her memory will forever remain a source of comfort and inspiration to all who were blessed to know her.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78232. The service will begin at 11:00 am with visitation opening at 10:00 am. The burial will follow at Mission Park South, located near 1700 S.E. Military Dr. San Antonio, TX 78214.

Pallbearers are Philip Chairez, James Chairez, Fernando Chairez, Peter Chairez Jr., Philip Chairez, Jimmie Pogue, Tom Pogue, Mark Pogue and Michael Pogue.