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Maria Abelia Carrasco

Born: 2/5/1942
Died: 5/18/2020
Age: 78
Community: Flint, MI


Maria (Mary) A. Carrasco, age 78, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at McLaren Flint Hospital. She was born February 5, 1942 in Robstown, Texas to Berandino and Cristina (Ortiz) Carrasco.


A loving mother, Mary was an outstanding cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends, most especially over the holidays. For many years, she worked at her family’s restaurant, El Farolito, on Corunna Road in Flint. She was a devout Christian and member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. She was feisty, funny, generous and so very loving. She loved gardening, going to the casino with her sisters, hosting gatherings at her house and following the many activities of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.


Mary is survived by her sisters Mary Gourdie of Marana, AZ, Amelia Carrasco of Flint, MI and Marta Graham of Swartz Creek, MI, her sons James Harper of Flint, MI, Jesus (Chachi-Jessie) and wife Mandy Carrasco of Bristow, Virginia, daughters Cynthia Carpenter LaBelle of Canton, Georgia and husband Greg, and Nora Caprera Wilson of Spotsylvania, Virginia and husband Michael. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Casey Carpenter, Jake Carpenter, Naomi Caprera, Preston Wilson, Ashleigh Reis, Christian Harper, Molly Carrasco. She had four great-grandchildren, Marcella and Cason Reis, Jackson Carpenter and Anarose Carpenter.


Due to COVID-19 requirements set forth by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a private family visitation will be held at Brown’s Funeral Home in Grand Blanc, Michigan. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.


In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to make donations to the American Heart Association or Lupus Foundation of America.
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  Brown Funeral Home
1480 E. Hill Road
Grand Blanc, MI 48439

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Visitation
Date:   5/19/2020
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