Carolina V. Arambula

Carolina Villegas Arambula beloved mother, grandmother and friend passed away suddenly on Saturday November 10, 2012 following a brief hospitalization. Carolina was born on January 26, 1921 in Laredo, Texas the daughter of Antonio Villegas and Norberta Moreno Villegas. She was preceded in death by 8 brothers and 2 sisters. She married Aurelio Arambula Sr. on April 24, 1942. Carolina and Aurelio Sr. established permanent residence in the Magic Valley in 1960 following several years of traveling for seasonal work. They were blessed with a large family of 11 children; Aurelio Jr, Arambula, Juanita (Dionicio, deceased) Benavides, America (Bill) Brodeen, Blanca (Humberto) Fuentes, Esmeralda Arambula, Roy Arambula, Roel Arambula & Armando ("Kito") Arambula. In addition to her children, Carolina is survived by 20 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 29 great-grand children, 8 step great-grandchildren, 9 great-great grandchildren, and 4 step great-great grandchildren. Following Aurelio Sr.'s untimely death Carolina cared for her children as a single-parent, holding fast to her loved-ones and ensuring that despite all odds she persevered and provided for her family. Her devotion to others and enduring example of strength are traits found in each her children and grandchildren and will be part of future generations to come. Carolina was preceded in death by her husband, Aurelio Sr. (1966), sons Armando (infant), Leo (1990) and Erasmo (2011). Our joys will be greater, Our love will be deeper, Our lives will be fuller, Because we shared your moment