Carol Aspesi, 61, passed away surrounded by her family on July 19, 2016. Carol was a native of Los Banos and attended local schools, she then attended Modesto Junior College where she received her AA in Business.
Carol Souza married Michael Aspesi in 1987 and would have celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary on Monday, July 25.
She was employed by Germino Law office after college, and then retired after 27 years at O. Ray Sheets Accountancy.
Carol was very devoted to her faith and contributed of herself and her time to serve. Carol was a Eucharistic Minister and a Lector for St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Alter Society, donated her time as a treasurer to the St. Joseph’s Thrift Shop, and she belonged to the Native Daughters. She was also a great “Little League Mom”.
Carol was a courageous woman. She never met a stranger, and always made you feel as if she had known you forever; her smile and warmth were overwhelming. Faith and family were always her highest priorities in life. Her spirit will live forever in the hearts of all that knew and loved her.
Carol is preceded in death by her father Mateus Souza, Jr. and mother Edna Souza.
Survived by her loving and devoted husband, Michael; step-son Brock Aspesi; 2 grandchildren: Ethan and Aiden Aspesi; 2 sisters: Deborah Souza of Turlock and Lori (Brent) Ingram of Los Banos; and one aunt, Dorothy Souza of Los Banos.
Services will be held on Monday, July 25, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the funeral mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Los Banos District Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Whitehurst Funeral Chapel~Los Banos.
Contributions can be made to the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church or to the ASPCA.