Carmen Solarez Woolf Obituary (1952 - 2023)

Carmen Solarez Woolf June 19, 1952 - August 22, 2023 Carmen Solarez Woolf, 71, of Brawley, passed away on August 22, 2023 in her home surrounded by family after a long, courageous fight with Lou Gehrig disease. Carmen was born to Mariana & Benjamin Solarez on June 19, 1952 in Brawley. She graduated from Brawley Union High in 1971 and continued her education at Imperial Valley College, earning her Associates Degree in Science in 1973. Carmen worked in the County Council office for 27 years where she eventually became Office Manager. She was a member of the Imperial County Legal Secretaries where she held many positions and took an active role in the organization. Carmen became a CA Notary Public in 1978 and proudly kept her commission for 40 plus years. Carmen became a Notary Signing Agent and established CSW Notary Seminars, teaching Notary Public Law. After retiring from her position with County Council, she went to work for ECRMC where she was the CEO Executive Secretary as well as The Board Executive Secretary to the Board of Supervisors for 16 years. Carmen also worked as a paralegal and small claims examiner for the IC Superior Court. Carmen married Rodney J. Woolf on May 8, 1986 and they spent 37 adventurous, loving years together. Carmen enjoyed participating in 5K events supporting local organizations. She was a supportive grandmother and enjoyed her grandkids' company relaxing during their desert outings. Carmen also enjoyed her many cruise vacations with Rodney. Throughout her illness, Carmen maintained her sense of humor and her outlook was inspiring to all who knew and visited her. She wanted laughter and positivity to surround her, as she would say "Prayers, but no sympathy." Carmen is survived by her husband, Rodney Woolf, daughters, Lisa Perez (Kevin) & Lori Solarez, 10 grandchildren, sisters, Erlinda Eaton, Christina Escalera, Frances (Sal) Quezada, Patricia Torrez, and in-laws Dale Woolf, Natalie & Coy Brigman and numerous nephews & nieces. Carmen is preceded in death by her parents, Mariana & Benjamin Solarez, brother, Manuel Solarez, her grandson, Jacob Solarez, and MIL Linda Woolf. Services will be held September 5, 2023 at St. Margaret Mary Church in Brawley. Visitation at 8:30 am, Rosary at 9 am with mass to follow at 9:30 am. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Brawley. Love you forever...Like you for always.