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Carmen VANDERCOOK Obituary


VANDERCOOK, Carmen
Born 1/27/1912, passed away on 1/20/2013, just short of her 101st birthday, surrounded by immediate and extended family members. She was born and raised in El Salvador, Central America. She immigrated to the US about 1945 where she met and married Earl Vandercook, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Edward Vandercook, and daughter-in-law, Pamela Vancercook. She is also survived by her sister Victoria Lobo. Also preceded in death by her beloved sisters and brothers, Alberto, Attillio Gustovo, Miguel Modesto and Rafelita. She leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews; stepchildren; step grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. She was an active member of her church, Holy Spirit Parish. Throughout her life she assisted, sometime sponsored, family members and friends in immigrations and assimilating to the United States. She continued to make new friends throughout her life who remained very special to her. Special thanks to Pioneer House retirement community and its skilled nursing unit and staff. She will be greatly missed by family & friends. Visitation at 6:30, vigil 7pm, Friday, January 25, at Gormley & Sons, 2014 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento. Interment preceded by a mass will be at 1:30pm, Jan. 26 at St. Mary's Cemetery, 6700 21st Avenue, Sacramento.

Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jan. 24 to Jan. 25, 2013.
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Ed,
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I remember her from back in our days at Holy Spirit. May you be comforted to know she had a long and full life.

Pam Nepstead (Kaine)

January 30, 2013

Criss, Enrique, & Family,
So sorry for your loss, from what I hear she was a great woman. Love you guys!!

Leticia Esquivel

January 29, 2013

Tia will be missed and always greatly appeciated for her hospitality and love for all of us..... Thank you Tia, for being there for all of us, the way you were.

Luis Vergara

January 25, 2013

Dear Ed, Pam and Family,
What a spunky lady! We had the privilege of attending several family parties when Carmen was present. You will all miss her.
WHEN LOVE IS SENT TO A DEPARTED LOVED ONE, IT IS RECEIVED INSTANTANEOUSLY.
Peace and comfort to you. Our love,
Mary and Dan Arnow

Dan and Mary Arnow

January 24, 2013

Thank you for being my second mom when I was growing up

Greg Vasutin

January 24, 2013

Dear Ed, Pam and family: We were all blessed to know Carmen and we pray that the love of her family and friends help carry you through this difficult time. Your love, support and commitment to Carmen was so strong throughout her entire life. May God Bless and keep you now and always. Love, Betty, Fred and Monica

Fred, Betty & Monica Holzmer

January 24, 2013

The world has been a better place for over 100 years because of Carmen.
She will always be remembered, dearly.

Gerry Peterson

January 24, 2013

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