Carlos Fierro |
| Posted 2018-01-06 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Sunday, September 20, 2015 <<< Carlos Fierro passed away Sept. 15, 2015 at 84 years old in Lake Havasu City. He was born to Jose and Soledad Fierro, May 5, 1931 in El Paso, Texas. Carlos has served in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked for General Motors in South Gate, Calif., for 30 years where he met his beautiful wife, Marguerite “Peggy” Sorg and they were married July 9, 1974 at the Chapel of Bells in Las Vegas. They shared 43 happy years together. Carlos enjoyed Bible study and reading scripture very much. He liked to play horseshoes and enjoyed playing football with his nephews. He was a greeter at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church and was known for his smile, firm handshake and warm hugs. He also loved to travel. He was a member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church (ELCA) and was very involved in service there. He also donated his time volunteering at the local food bank. Carlos is survived by his wife, Marguerite “Peggy” Fierro of Lake Havasu City; stepsons, Tim Schmackpfeffer (Sandy) of Hesperia, Calif. and Todd Schmackpfeffer (Cathy) of Buena Park, Calif.; brother, Jesus Fierro of El Paso, Texas; sisters, Emma Avina of Monterey Park, Calif. and Delia Martinez of Wilmington, Calif.; seven step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Soledad Fierro and six siblings. Carlos was loved by all and will be missed by many. A celebration of life will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 26th at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. Donations can be made to Mt. Olive Debt Reduction Fund. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com. |
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