Carmen Hinojosa-Hoelzel was 56 when her suffering ended in the presence of her eldest daughter and youngest son. Carmen is survived by her four children, Richard G. Castillo, Victoria N. Castillo, Sylvia R. Castillo & Michael M. Cruz. Her grandchildren Rakia "Izzy" H., Sarina M., Alecay "Ajay" V., Thiago C., Isaiah J., Alyssa "Aly" V., Santana C., Gabriella "Ella" J, & Olivia "Livvie" C.. Also by her siblings Raymond Hinojosa, Lorenzo Jr Hinojosa, George Hinojosa, Billy Hinojosa, Nancy Hinojosa, Paul Hinojosa, Sarah Cruz, and Arthur Hinojosa. Preceded in death by her mother Carmen Chapa, father Lorenzo Hinojosa, sister Angela Reed, and five grand babies.
Carmen enjoyed gardening, spending hours on the phone with family and friends, watching unsolved mysteries and cuddling with her cat Cleopatra. Although, she will be most remembered most as an amazing grandmother. Carmen was always willing to lend a helping hand to watch her grand babies in any occasion, she was the loudest in the bleachers for any of their sports events, the most patient reading buddy and a guaranteed dancing partner, especially when her old school music was on. Prior to being a grandmother Carmen was a mother like no other. Sheltering her children from life's hardships was not an option but rather she taught her children to grow from it, death being her final life lesson. Carmen will be missed as a sister, mother, grandmother and friend.
Per Carmen's request, there will be no visual or funeral service. Carmen had a kind heart always willing to give to those who needed it. However, she had a strong unconditional love for cats. She volunteered her time as a kitten foster parent for the City of Stockton, for as long as she could. Those who are wishing to donate to a charity in her name can donate to City of Stockton Animal Shelter, https://licensepet.com/wl3/don/stckwd/521 , Amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1R4LHVMAM51I7/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex , phone number: 209/937-7445 or donate to a charity of your choice.
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