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Carol Azeveda Obituary
December 1943 - November 2015
Carol Azeveda, care-free daughter of the Blueridge Mountains, West Virginia, and a high-spirited Abs Valley Southern belle, left us at 71-years young for a bigger and better hand on Thursday evening, November 19, 2015 surrounded by love.Carol exemplified that Virginia is not only for lovers, but produces amazing lovers. She brought her love West where she and husband John found each other and enjoyed a happy life together.
While in San Francisco Carol was I. Magnin's Executive Secretary for over 16 years. One could say that Carol added style to the Executive office. She got things done in the way Carol does and wasn't afraid to speak her mind. The Jewish Federation welcomed Carol's tenacity for 13 years that followed where she retired in 2008 as Executive Assistant to the CEO.
Carol, a Queen of Hearts, was passionate about playing Bridge, caring for homeless cats, traveling, and fashion. In her fashionable wide brim hats, one would find Carol playing Bridge or sitting poolside as she and John loved to travel.
Carol left her heart and touched all of our hearts in San Francisco. Carol is survived by her devoted and loving husband John Azeveda of 38 years, son and daughter-in-law Matthew and Beth Azeveda, granddaughter Vanessa, sisters Nancy and Judy, brother Eddie, nieces, nephews, and numerous caring friends. Carol now dances and dines with parents, Joe and Dorothy Goss, brother Jerome, and friends waiting on her to bid the next hand.
Memorial service on December 3 at 3:00 PM at St. Dominic's Church chapel (2390 Bush St, San Francisco). A private celebration of Carol's life for family and friends to follow at 5:00 PM in the Presidio. For more info, contact [email protected].
Donations may be made in Carol's memory to the SPCA, Catholic Charities, Jewish Community Federation Women's Fund, or Susan G. Komen's Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Carol Azeveda
Matthew
December 6, 2023
Matthew
December 6, 2023
Matthew
December 6, 2023
Matthew
December 6, 2023
Happy Birthday Mom!
Happy Birthday Carol!
I know you and Dad are living it up together.
Eight years later, space and time continue their trajectories.
Vanessa asks about you and many memories are shared.
It would be nice to hear her voice again.
If anyone has any to share, you may email:
carol_celebration (at) hotmail.com
Happy Holidays!
-Matthew
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Christina Sahagian
November 15, 2023
You were a very special friend and I miss you.
carolyn sullivan
November 15, 2020
Just thinking about you...miss you Miss Carol.
Sara Watson
November 15, 2019
I keep your last message in my voicemail. It helps me through tough times*
Sara Watson
January 17, 2017
I just learned of Carol's passing. So sorry for the loss* She was a wonderful person and good friend.
Dottie Shew Mahena
December 6, 2015
Another light goes out. From one Pocahontas gal to another.
December 6, 2015
My heart felt sympathy to your family in the loss of your precious Carol I went to school with her @ Pocahontas High School We were in the same classes & graduated to gather I still reside in Abbs Valley, Va Carol was always such a fun loving &'sweet person prayers for all of you I'm so sorry
Glen & Barbara Brinegar Creasy
539 Franklin Rd
Bluefield Va 24605
Wally Sayko
December 5, 2015
To the Azeveda Family
I was a classmate of Carol's from the first grade through our senior year in high school. She was a wonderful friend and always very caring. My prayers and thoughts are with your family and Carol's brother Eddie and sister Judy who I also knew.
God Bless you in this difficult time.
Wally Sayko
December 3, 2015
Dear John,
Carol was certainly an amazing assistant to Steve while he was at I magnin but she became a family member to the rest of the Somers clan. She was always there to support, organize and take good care of us. The kids all knew to call her first if we were out of town and they needed anything. Fond memories of that wonderful raspy voice when she picked up the phone - I can here her right now saying: "Steve Somers office" when we always knew it was really her office!
She loved you - as we loved her.
Suzy Somers
Judy Azeveda
November 30, 2015
Dear Matt, Beth, and John,
Stay strong and remember Carol is always with you in love and spirit. I will miss her and cherish memories of our times together as a family. You are in my prayers. Lovingly, Judy Mom 1 Azeveda
Gabe Dekelaita
November 30, 2015
My deepest condolences to John and Matthew and the rest of the Azeveda family. I'm so sorry guys. I'm definitely going to be there this week. She was always so sweet with me.
November 27, 2015
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time Ps 46 : 1
peggy dohrman
November 25, 2015
Carol was one of my best friends She was stunning fun generous witty the best of the best. I will truly miss her
November 25, 2015
My condolences to Mr. Acevedo and the family. May you find the peace of God spoken of at Php.4:6-7
DR.
Carol telling me the way it is.
Carrie Sullivan
November 24, 2015
Carrie Sullivan
November 24, 2015
In the many years we worked together and were friends outside of work, we created the "Trolley Dollies". We would take lunch excursions to the wharf for crab sandwiches and fun. We even took minutes! I believe Carol was the President and I was the Secretary.
Just one of my many happy memories of Carol. Ask me about our trip to Los Vegas sometime-woooooo!
Federation colleagues - Diane Maglieri, Lisa Kron, Barbara Hebert, Brian Campbell, Carol Azeveda, Chris Sahagian, Camille Menke and Kate Belohlav
Camille Menke
November 24, 2015
Out for a birthday lunch - Barbara Beth and Carol
Camille Menke
November 24, 2015
John Eft
November 23, 2015
We shared some fun times with Carol and John and Matt in a house in Truckee. Carol didn't try to keep up with John and Matt in skiing. Smart woman. She was more comfortable with a good book and a warm fire. She showed her grit when dealing with a structural threat to their house while John was off taking care of emergency work after the Loma Prieta earthquake.
Brian Campbell
November 23, 2015
Carol is still the star of style and she'd always laugh so hard and smile when I'd say "3-6-9, the fools drank wine, the monkey chewed tobacco on the streetcar line, the line broke, the monkey got choked and they all went together in a little row boat", so that's for you, you precious doll.
Judy Fenzl
November 23, 2015
Always elegant...always smart! Always your best friend forever. In all ways she will be greatly missed...With love your Best Friend Forever, Judy
November 22, 2015
Elegant? Ms. Carol was the picture of elegance. She would welcome us into her home with the grace every Southern woman wishes she had, but Ms. Carol owned it. Draping her long limbs around a kitchen chair and sparking a smoke. And she would laugh. Her laughter ringing like the true Southern Belle that she was. Bing! Bing! Bing!
Virginia and we in San Francisco are now missing one star in the sky -- but when we look into the night, we will remember Ms. Carol. With love.
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