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Caroline Pfeiffer Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, wife, sister, aunt and dear friend, Caroline Pfeiffer on June 4th in San Diego.
Carol was born in Oxnard on July 30, 1946 to Ralph and Mary Flores. She attended Oxnard High School, graduated from CSU Long Beach in 1968 and began her long career in Social Work. Moving to San Diego as an Eligibility Worker, she obtained her Master's Degree from SDSU and was promoted to Social Worker. Carol continued to rise through the ranks with the County of San Diego's Department of Social Services working in Children's Services, eventually becoming the Assistant Deputy Director of the Health and Human Services Agency responsible for 676 employees. She was also a founder of the SD County Latino Association and the SD Chapter of the Latino Social Services Network. She retired in 2004. She and LaRue were married on Valentine's Day in 2005.
Carol was a gourmet cook and a master baker and chocolatier, gifting her handmade truffles every Easter and Christmas and providing truffle favors for each of her nieces', nephews', and eventually great nieces and great nephews' weddings and quinceneras. But above all, Carol was a talented artist. Her many beautiful paintings, seasonal decorations and handmade quilts adorn her family's homes and have become family heirlooms. They are constant reminders of her amazing talent and of her love for us all.
Each summer, Carol welcomed her nieces and nephews for a weeklong stay where they enjoyed the many attractions San Diego had to offer. These stays at "Camp Carol" provided many treasured childhood memories.
Preceded in death by her mother Mary Flores and sister Irene Miller, Carol is survived by husband LaRue Pfeiffer, father Ralph Flores, sister Rosie Torres (Jim) and brother Bob Flores (Tillie Petersen) as well as many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews who will miss her dearly.
A rosary will be held on Monday, July 18 at 9:30 am at the Santa Clara Chapel, El Rio, mass at 10:00 with internment following at Santa Clara Cemetery. A celebration of life reception will follow at Roger Jones Community Center, 2864 Jourdan St., El Rio.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Komen for the Cure.
Online: www.komen.org/donate
By phone: 1-877GOKOMEN (1-877-465-6636, option 4)
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Caroline Pfeiffer
Tomas
July 30, 2016
You were there for me when I needed someone good in my life. I haven't seen you in years and I miss you so much already. Thank you Carol. I love you. Tomas
Patti Rahiser
July 22, 2016
It is still so difficult to realize you are gone. The years we shared during our careers, the countless hours making truffles and sharing recipes, the happy times we spend with our husbands. You touch my heart every day.
Dee Bristol
July 19, 2016
A beautiful woman inside and out. A true inspiration to me and many others. A confidante,a friend a sister I never had till the end. Our painting and trips are sacred to me. You will always be in my heart Carol. We will meet up again on the other side of the rainbow.
Judy Craik
July 19, 2016
I loved our times together at Crafty girls!! I was sorry I was sick and missed our last get together. You were a great friend to me and you had such talent in whatever you touched. God is lucky to have you in HEaven. I'm sure you are getting a class together. Save a seat for me. Love you Carol
Pam Weiler
July 18, 2016
It has been many years since I saw you but I always remember the fun we had painting with Bobbie in her many wonderful classes. You were a beautiful person, always kind and encouraging. I am so sad to hear of your passing.
Lorraine Perkins
July 18, 2016
I will always remember what a talented and creative person you were. You have left many beautiful things to be treasured by your friends and family.
Kathy Chapman
July 18, 2016
So talented and sharing. Her generosity knew no bounds. Her many friends will miss her and we will carry her in our hearts.
Colleen Cortez
July 18, 2016
Rest in Peace beautiful lady. Angel in Heaven to create your beauty there.
July 18, 2016
I will remember you as a sweet, kind painting buddy. Till we meet again.
Cheryl Row
July 18, 2016
I will always remember how sweet and soft you were. I enjoyed being around you as a painting buddy. Till we meet again,
Cheryl Row
Rhonda Taylor
July 17, 2016
What a wonderful woman...always a joy to be around. I will miss seeing you my friend on my visits to my second home, painting, laughing, sharing your delicious treats and marvelling over your latest project. I will treasure my memories of our times shared, think of you often as I look at the witch you made for me which sits on my bedside table, and mourn the loss of a beautiful person. Your wings may have been ready but our hearts weren't. Rest easy friend free of these mortal burdens until we meet again
July 17, 2016
Carol was a beautiful lady. She was talented
painted and a joy to be around. I will miss her friendship.
Gayle Chase, Cerritos, Ca.
July 17, 2016
A beautiful lady with such special talents.
Debbie Gill
July 17, 2016
Carol you will be deeply missed in our Big Bear group. I am so glad our paths crossed there each year.
Pat Monilaws
July 17, 2016
Carol was a very talented artist. Such a gentle soul. She was always so kind to everyone in our classes. My deepest sympathies to the family. Hugs
Diana Francis
July 17, 2016
Oh Carol, not fair - you had so much kindness and love in your heart to be taken so soon. I will miss your wicked laugh and your generous nature. You are already missed so much.
Cindy Wood
July 17, 2016
Love you Carol and miss all the great times we had together, our crafting and creating and our painting too. Bless you my friend there's a world of us left behind missing you.
Bobbie Takashima
July 17, 2016
A true friend...we shared countless wonderful hours together ... Painting, traveling, exploring, working together and just hanging out, having fun! I will miss doing those things with you!
You are in my heart and will always be with me.
Rest in peace sweet friend.
See you again .
Colleen Crowden
July 17, 2016
Carol was truly a breath of fresh air, I will cherish all the wonderful painting memories and many Friday's we shared.
Debbie Ocoboc
July 17, 2016
Such a wonderful woman. Her talent amazed me and I will miss her friendship and her sense of humor. She always brightened my day.
Mirta Burns
July 17, 2016
I lovely lady. She will be miss.
Jody Pfeiffer Goodwin
July 17, 2016
I can't tell you the joy she brought to my family through her sweet words, considered thoughts and love-filled gifts! She will be sorely missed!
Jody Pfeiffer Goodwin (Turner, Maine)
Linda Snodgrass
July 17, 2016
So much talent and generosity! Amazed her friends with all her artistic endeavors and multi tasking! We will miss you!
Helan Barrick
July 17, 2016
For Carol, you were the warmest, sharing, most talented and caring person I have ever known. We, and your family, have all lost one of the best. I pray there will be a special place in heaven for Carol. My deepest sympathy to all the family.
Sue Bond
July 17, 2016
You were such a great friend I will miss you Caro;
Tina Wright
July 15, 2016
wonderful and sweet lady , there are no words to say that can describe all her attributes my prays are with you and your family
Sharon Reeve
July 14, 2016
I thank God for every day we spent together, a very special friendship we had. Carol was the sister I never had, I will miss her always.
Michele Walton
July 14, 2016
I true light and giver, you will be missed by all of us whom you have touched with your love, generosity, and boundless talents. We carry you in our hearts and strive to emulate your legacy of curiosity, learning, creativity and sharing.
Linda Crofts
July 13, 2016
A very kind sweet friend
Fran Jimenez
July 13, 2016
You are sadly missed along life's way, quietly remembered every day...
No longer in our life to share,
but in our hearts, you're always there.
Janice Acosta
July 13, 2016
We will all miss such a wonderful painting buddy
July 13, 2016
A true friend, that will live in my heart forever... Until we meet again... Helen Hoffman
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