Hazel Cavalli

Hazel Celestina Ghilardi Cavalli, age 88, of Soledad, passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 30, 2021, at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 31, 1932, in Salinas, Calif., a daughter of the late Henry and Delfina Ghilardi, and sister to the late Henry Ghilardi Jr.

Hazel attended Mission Union School, Gonzales High School, and Hartnell Community College. She also belonged to the California School Employee Association (CSEA), the Swiss Club, Parent Teacher Association (PTA), the Catholic Federation, and the Altar Society for many years. Hazel worked at the Soledad School District in food service for 30 years. She enjoyed gardening, baking, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Hazel is survived by two daughters, Debbie Prader of Salinas, Judy and husband Tom Garner of Soledad; one son, David and wife Jeanette Cavalli of Gonzales; five grandchildren, Jason and wife Natalie Prader, Jeremy Prader, Amber Garner, Derek and wife Yoli Cavalli, Laci and husband George Garica; and five great-grandchildren, Ashlee and Calvin Cavalli, Jordan, Mason, and Logan Garica. She also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her.

We would like to express our gratitude to her caretakers Hope Cota, Elaina Aparis, and family for the wonderful care they provided her. We would also like to thank Marian Carter for her continuing friendship and for the delicious meals she provided for her. We would like to acknowledge her granddaughter in-law Yoli and her great-grandchildren, Ashlee and Calvin, for their daily visits, it kept her spirits up. She was especially fond of Ashlee and the stories they shared.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at Our First Lady of Solitude. Burial followed at the Soledad Cemetery.

Arrangements by Woodyard Funeral Home, 395 East St., Soledad (831) 678-9100, WoodyardFuneralHome.com.

Published in Salinas Valley Tribune · February 17, 2021