Carolina Guerrero Espinoza, a long-time resident of Pasco, passed away Saturday the 2nd of November surrounded by her loving and countless family members.

She was born in Matehuala, San Luis Potosi, Mexico and grew up in Xichu, Guanajuato, Mexico before moving with her husband and children to the United States in 1986 ?. Carolina and her family worked and lived as migrants before permanently settling down in Pasco, WA.

Carolina was a very hard worker and enjoyed teaching all of her children how to work hard and learn the value of the American dollar. Her joy in life was any moment available to spend with her enormous and continuously growing family.

She is preceded in death by her first husband Jose Mercado, her mother and father; Honorato and Gabina Guerrero and her 2 month old twin daughters.

Carolina is survived by her husband Jesus Garcia Espinoza, 14 children; Maria de Jesus Mercado, Josefina Mercado, Ma Concepcion Mercado, Lourdes Mercado, Javier Mercado, Norma Mercado, Yolanda Espinoza, Jesus Espinoza, Arturo Espinoza, Leticia Espinoza, Ruben Espinoza, Veronica Espinoza, Raul Espinoza and Sylvia Espinoza. Along with 87 grandchildren, 64 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild, all of whom will love and forever remember her as the rock of the family.

A Celebration of Carolina's life will be held at Memories at Sunset Event Center, 915 By Pass Hwy in Richland today Wednesday November 6th from 12pm to 2pm with viewing to follow from 2:15pm -8:00pm at Einan's Funeral Home 915 By Pass Hwy in Richland.

A Funeral Mass will be at 11am Thursday November 7th at St Patrick's Catholic Church, 1320 W Henry Street, Pasco, officiated by Father Lutha. Followed by a funeral service at LDS services at 1pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, officiated by President Cody Fielding, 2004 N 24th, Pasco. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 915 By Pass Hwy, Richland.