Carolyn Wood
June 06, 2020
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Carolyn Martinez Wood, 57, of Des Moines, Iowa formerly from Cebolla, New Mexico passed away unexpectedly on June 6th, 2020. She was born to Gustavo and Rosina Martinez on September 21, 1962. Carol graduated from Escalante High School where she lettered in various sports that included track, volleyball and basketball.
From Escalante High School, she attended New Mexico State University where she made the decision to enlist in the United States Air Force. She served from April 1985 to March of 1993. She obtained the rank of Sergeant before leaving honorably to become a full time mother to her daughter. She loved her animals, cooking, being in the outdoors and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Carol loved returning home to go camping and fishing at the beautiful Trout Lakes. She was passionate about being a nurse and was looking forward to becoming a grandma in the next few days to come.
She is survived by her loving husband Jim Wood and daughter Stefanie Whitmore Johnson (Tyler Johnson) and grandson, her siblings: Johnny, Leroy (Donna), Joyce (Deciderio), Louie (Haydee), Gustavo (Tench) and nieces and nephews: Esteban, Brianna, Gaylene, Marlene, Laura, Adrian, Daniel and Shane. She was preceded in death by her father Gustavo Martinez, mother Rosina Martinez, paternal grandparents Jose and Theresa Martinez and maternal grandparents Luis and Dulcenia Quintana.
Services for beloved Carolyn will be as follows: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 12-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Faye Gallegos Anderson
06/16/2020
My heart is shattered to hear of Carol's passing. Carol and I played sports together at Escalante High School. She was an amazing person with a big heart. My condolences and prayers to Carol's family. Fly with the Angels my friend! Until we meet again. Rest easy!
Beatrice
06/16/2020
Carolyn Wood was a co worker and a strong willed person.Always enjoyed coming to work.She will be greatly missed . May her soul rest in etrnal peace.
Theresa Madsen
06/16/2020
Carolyn was a strong and compassionate nurse. She had a wide knowledge base and was never afraid to say what needed to be said. I will truly miss her strong personality and her compassionate heart. I was truly blessed to have had the opportunity to work with Carolyn and was saddened by her sudden passing. My condolences to her family.
Lee Martinez & Sallie Cervera
06/16/2020
We are very saddened to learn of Carolyn's unexpected passing. She was a courageous soul that enlisted in US Air Force as a young woman to serve her country and went on to serve her community as a health care professional. The family was very proud of her. Sincere condolences to the Gustavo Martinez family as well as the Wood family on the loss of our dear prima.
Max and Yolanda Tenorio and Alice Martinez
06/16/2020
Our sincere condolences to Jim, Stephanie and her siblings(my cousins) from New Mexico. We are saddened by her passing and offer our prayers for healing and peace.
Charlotte Henry
06/15/2020
I am so sorry to have lost such a dear friend. I always looked forward to seeing Carolyn and hearing about her family and her plans. She really enjoyed cooking out, camping, and spending time with her family. I will always remember her smile. She was always there when you needed her. She was a truly compassionate and caring nurse as well as friend to all and a stranger to none.
Frank Martinez
06/13/2020
From myself and my family here in Cebolla, our condolences to all of Carol's family. Our Prayers are with Carol's family during this time of sadness.
Melisha Montano
06/13/2020
So sorry to hear of our classmates passing Carol was such a beautiful person inside and out she was such an amazing athlete I'll carry our High School memories close Carol RIP amiga.
My Condolonces go out to her family
Henry A Gallegos
06/13/2020
So sorry to hear about my Classmate from high school. May she rest in peace my prayers to her family.
Mia Sanchez Cordova
06/12/2020
We had many good times back in the day, from junior high through college. We were even NMSU roommates one semester. I remember her as very honest, loyal, brave, athletic, with a great sense of humor and always ready for mischief. She was a special person. My deepest condolences to her entire family.
Ray Martinez
06/12/2020
It is so sad to hear about Carol's passing. She was my high school classmate and we graduated many years ago. I kept up with what she was up to through her brother Leroy and his wife Donna. Since junior high she became a good friend of mine. I will always remember her as a beautiful & kind soul who was humble and so nice to be around with. I will pray for the healing of her family. Rest In Peace Carol.
Amanda Ulibarri
06/12/2020
My condolences to her family.
Pauline Valdez Schmitt
06/12/2020
So sorry to hear of the loss of Carol. We grew up next door neighbors in Cebolla. May the lord comfort your family during this difficult time
Terry Pendleton Lopez
06/12/2020
I am so sorry to hear about Carol. She lived down the road from me. She was a year younger.....I remember all the good times we had as kids. Her mom drove a school bus. On the weekends, we would help Carol clean the bus, but it was mostly to play house or school. I was with Carol the day she got her foot (ankle) in the bike. Thats where that big scar on her ankle was from. I hadn't seen her since 1979, when I graduated....thought of her always....wondering where she had gone. Many condolences and prayers to the family.
Edna Cova
06/11/2020
I am Carols first cousin from New Mexico. I loved Carol. She never failed to contact us when she came home to visit. A few years ago she visited my mom who lives in a senior residence in Santa Fe. We were all so grateful for that visit. I didnt see Carol very much as adults but loved being with her when I did. I have many happy memories of us spending the summer months at grandmas house. Carol you were special in my heart and I will always remember your thoughtfulness. Your visits throughout the years were very special to us. The angels in heaven are celebrating with your presence.