GONZALEZ, Carolyn Marie (Brogan) - b. September 27, 1943 - d. June 10, 2025

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Carolyn Marie Gonzalez, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on June 10, 2025 in Stamford, Connecticut.  Born on September 27, 1943 in Winfield, Kansas, she was the daughter of Joseph and Marjorie (Nichols) Brogan.

Carolyn graduated from Grenola High School in Grenola, Kansas before continuing her education at Pittsburg State College in Pittsburg, Kansas where she completed her degree in three years.  She finished her studies with a Master's Degree in Finance from Long Island University.  She married Richard "Rick" Gonzalez, and together they enjoyed over 47 years of marriage.

Carolyn's long and successful career in the airline industry, including Pan American and British Airways, enabled her family to travel the world.  In addition to her love of travel, she found joy in hosting wonderful dinner parties and growing extensive gardens.   After retiring from British Airways, Carolyn embraced her role as a devoted grandmother to Cole, Elizabeth (Libby), Richard (Richie) and Mabel.

Carolyn is survived by her husband, Rick; their daughters, Christine (Ryan) Olivera and Lynn (Sean) Crookston; her siblings, Gary (Vicki) Brogan, Donella Johnson, Nancy (James Boomsma) Crowell, Janice Winters, Marty (Tom) Ware, Linda Sinnett, and Dana (David) Denton; her aunt, Jetta Shaw; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Marjorie Brogan, and her brothers, Patrick Brogan and Carl "Beaver" Brogan.

The family welcomes friends to celebrate Carolyn's life at an open house at Carolyn and Rick's home on Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Please reach out to Rick, Christine, or Lynn for additional information.  A graveside service will also be held in Moline, Kansas on August 9, 2025.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Pat Brogan Scholarship Fund in Carolyn's honor via Venmo @patbroganscholarship or check payable to Pat Brogan Scholarship and sent to Howard State Bank, P.O. Box 428, Howard, Kansas 67349.  Nutmeg Cremation Society of Stamford, Connecticut has been entrusted with arrangements.

(taken from the Nutmeg Cremation Society website)