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June 15, 1942 – Feb. 15, 2025
Carl Alvadore Hinshaw of El Centro, CA passed away in his home with family on the morning of February 15, 2025. He was born in Holtville, CA on June 15, 1942, to Alvadore John and Florence Hinshaw.
Carl attended Holtville High School, Imperial Valley College, and San Diego State University, playing both football and basketball along the way. He married Virginia Dell Dupree of Brawley, CA on November 29, 1963, in Brawley, CA. The couple had two children together, daughter, Carla Dell and son, Jonathan Glen.
Carl devoted his entire career to teaching, specifically in the field of mathematics. He began his teaching career at Wilson Junior High before he moved on to Central Union High School, where he also coached softball and basketball. Carl also taught mathematics at Park Avenue Continuation High School, Imperial Valley College and San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus. He also worked with a multitude of young educators through the BTSA induction program.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Alvadore John and Florence Hinshaw, and sister, Marjorie Cook. He is survived by his sister, Mary Ellen Boyer; wife, Virginia Dell Hinshaw; daughter, Carla Dell Paramo, and her husband, Juan Paramo; son, Jonathan Glen Hinshaw, and his wife, Silvia Elisa Hinshaw; and his grandchildren, Dominic Paramo, Sophia Paramo, Kailani Hinshaw, and Keanu Hinshaw.
Memorial services for Carl A. Hinshaw will be held at Hems Brothers Mortuary in El Centro, CA on March 12, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. Donations may be made in his name to a charity of your choice.
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Mary Rash McGee
April 5, 2025
Mr. Hinshaw was a good teacher. I see many of the things I did in life he laid the path for. I hope his family felt the love and comfort of God during this difficult time.
Jon Driffill
March 20, 2025
sad yo hear of Carl's passing. he lived a full and long life the impacted thousands of students. may God comfort you and your family at this difficult time.
Jason Quan
March 18, 2025
My condolences to the entire Hinshaw family. He was such a nice and caring man. Although he was not my Algebra teacher, he tutored me when I was failing in Mr. Briggs class. My parents made me go to Mr. Hinshaw´s class every morning before school to get help. I was able to pass with all his help. So sad to hear of his passing. He touched the lives of many. Rest in Peace sir.
Toia Brown
March 17, 2025
Mr. Hinshaw was my algebra teacher freshman year at CUHS. I struggled with algebra initially and Mr. Hinshaw often spent time helping me after class. I got better at it and my grade improved. One day Mr. Hinshaw returned our graded homework and I had gotten an F. He asked me what happened because I had been doing so well. I told him my mother and her twin sister helped me with it, they said they were great at algebra. Mr. Hinshaw said, "tell them I said to never help you again". He let me redo it, I got a B-. We laughed about that in my family for years.
My condolences to Mr. Hinshaw´s family and all that knew and loved him.
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Susan
March 5, 2025
Prayers to you and your family Dell! I remembered going to your house to get my quilts quilted by you and Carl would always sit in his favorite chair. He was a caring person and he would always asked about my family!
Liz
March 3, 2025
My condolences to his family. He was the best Math teacher I ever had at CUHS in the early 90´s. He was very calm, patient, and a genuinely nice person. I went from not understanding math to getting an A in his class. I will never forget him.
Stephanie Earp (Adrian)
March 3, 2025
Just want to send my condolences to the Hinshaw Family. I remember many Weekend Afternoon's when the Family would stop by and I would hang out with Carla. Carl would hang out with my Dad when they taught together at Wilson Such good memories.
David Ginther
March 1, 2025
Carl was a sweet man. I valued his friendship at CUHS. Regards to the family from mine.
Marisela Cronin
March 1, 2025
Mr. Hinshaw was a great teacher and a wonderful human being--thank you Sir.
Robin Baksh Hernandez
March 1, 2025
Mr Hinshaw was my math teacher at Wilson Jr High in the 70's. He was a very nice teacher. So sorry to the family for their loss
Scott Fullerton
February 28, 2025
Carl was one of that generation of teachers before mine that I looked up to. I arrived at Central relatively late, in 1987, and he and his colleagues were always available to impart information and advice. A great guy. Condolences to the Hinshaw family.
John Holbrook
February 28, 2025
A very special person! I first met Carl through high school sports. Later, we taught together at Wilson Jr. High. He was a good friend and often stopped by our house to talk with Mary and me. Like his father, he was a superb math teacher. Not only did he impart math skills, but he also cared about his students as individuals. Our condolences to the Hinshaw family. May God comfort and guide you.
Patricia Gesler
February 28, 2025
I'm so sorry but my friend Carl is no longer suffering. I was at his and Dells wedding in 63. Boy it doesn't seem that long ago but the kids and grandkids are grown up
There are so many great memories from all those years. Carl always had a smile for me whenever I was able to visit. I know he will be missed by so many friends, former students , faculty members he taught with and especially his family. He loved his family his years of teaching and coaching
Rest In Peace now Carl
Paula (Smith) Rice
February 28, 2025
I had the profound blessing of working with Carl @ Park Ave Continuation in the mid 80´s. He was a great mentor & trusted friend. My daughter & his son Jon were in the same CUHS class of 1993.
Carl also touched the life of my sister @ Wilson in the 70´s as her math teacher.
Carl was a remarkable man who left the Valley a better place with his teaching & wise counsel.
My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Michael Bobbitt
February 28, 2025
Great teacher. My condolences to his family. Tony
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