Karen Barbara Ojeda

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Karen Barbara Ojeda

Feb. 6, 1956 ~ Feb. 16, 2024

Born Feb. 6, 1956, Karen returned to our Heavenly Father on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 at the age of 68. She left a big hole in the hearts of her loved ones.

She was a very strong-willed person, living her life without fear and to the fullest. Having survived a brain tumor and, nine years ago, a massive heart attack, nothing could hold her down. She always had a smile and was always a happy person. She loved her trips to Wendover and was often a big winner.

She is survived by two daughters, Angela Pena and Amanda (Leo) Barela; nine grandchildren Ely (Desiree), Erika (Dennis), Aliyah (Julius), Alyssia, Angelina (Damian), Angel, Magic, Leo and Aliyah; four great-grandchildren Namoi, Namari, Kane and Jonah; her precious Mamacita Linda Mary Barela; two brothers Fred and Marv Barela; two sisters Lorraine (Isidore) Sanchez, Katherine ( Richard) Warren.

She is preceded in death by her loving father Eliufredo (Leo) Barela, her eldest precious daughter Felicia Byland, and a brother Leroy Barela.

A funeral Mass was celebrated on February 23, 2024, at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, Taylorsville.