MARIA CARBAJAL

Maria Angela (Papalardo) Carbajal 1930 ~ 2010 Maria Angela Carbajal, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010 in Salt Lake City, UT. She was born January 12, 1930 in Rosario, Argentina to Salvador Papalardo and Angela Pnuncio. She was the eldest of three. Maria grew up in Argentina and later moved to the United States to start a new life. She met her husband, Leonel Carbajal in Los Angeles, CA. and was married on August 28, 1965. They were later sealed in the Los Angeles Temple. Maria was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a compassionate person who loved everyone. She truly had a heart of gold and made every room brighter with her presence. She loved to tell stories about her years in Argentina and would talk to anyone who would listen. She was an amazing cook and showed her love to everyone by cooking for them. She had an infectious laugh and loved to tell jokes. She was very proud of her roots in Argentina and never missed an opportunity to brag about her beloved country. She adored her grandchildren and truly could not get enough of them. Maria is survived by her husband Leonel, brother Alberto Papalardo, sister Rosa Acierno, son Lyle Carbajal, daughter Gabriella (Carbajal) Johnson (Tyler), four grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Granite Park Stake Center, 601 Mansfield Ave. A viewing will be held on Monday, January 3, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr. in Salt Lake City. A viewing will also be held one hour prior to the services on Tuesday. You will be missed more than you know mom. Thank you for all the love you freely gave. We love you.