Caroline Elizabeth Pakiz
February 26, 2011 - July 10, 2016
Caroline Elizabeth Pakiz traded her fairy wings in for beautiful new angel wings on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children in Denver. Her Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2000 South Lemay Ave., Fort Collins. Visitation will begin at 1:00 at the church with a private burial following the service. Caroline was born February 26, 2011 at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins. At 4 lbs, 10 oz., she came out fighting right from the start. She was first given the name “CaroLION” by her big brother Gavin. This nickname stuck and defined her spirit for the rest of her life. Although Caroline faced numerous medical challenges, she was best known as a champ; a true warrior; and overcame the toughest of obstacles with a sweet smile on her face. She was never afraid to let people know who was in charge; and that she was her own self-proclaimed boss. She loved wearing fairy wings on her back and dressing her dollies. Most of all, she enjoyed her “Caroline’s Castle” swing set; a gift from Make a Wish Foundation. Caroline loved her big brother Gavin and the two were inseparable whenever they could be together. Though they disagreed like normal brothers and sisters, the bond they shared was enduring. She is survived by her loving parents, Andy and Anna Pakiz of Ft. Collins; brother, Gavin, age 7; her grandparents, Dave and Betty Pakiz of Crystal Lake, IL, Marv and Marilyn Thelen of Windsor, CO; great-grandpa, Frank Pakiz; great-grandma, Jean Gardner; great-grandpa, Andrew Wambach; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family. Caroline was preceded in death by great-grandparents Rose Pakiz, Harold Gardner, Beryl Wambach, Chris and Kathryn Thelen and Orville Gish; great-uncles, Dennis Pakiz and Ray Gardner; and great aunt, Colleen Elizabeth Gish. Caroline will remain deep in our hearts each and every day. A memorial fund is being set up in her name, so please make any donations to Caroline Pakiz Memorial Fund in care of Goes Funeral Care, 3665 Canal Drive, Suite E, Fort Collins, CO 80524.
Caroline Elizabeth Pakiz traded her fairy wings in for beautiful new angel wings on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children in Denver. Her Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Our Saviour’s... View Obituary & Service Information