Obituary of Felicidad Caoili

Our beloved Felicidad (Fely) Caoili, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home on December 24, 2023. She was born May 12, 1931 in Pamplona, Cagayan Philippines. Fely married the love of her life Silvestre (Romeo) Caoili. Together they had 8 children and the family moved to Seaside, California in 1974.

Fely was a loving wife, Mother and Grandmother, who was generous, kind, and spiritual. She gave so much of herself to her family, friends and to the community. Fely was a passionate Floral Artist for over 70 years. She loved flowers and owned a floral shop in Baguio, Philippines. She continued her floral career working at Blossom Floral of Monterey. She then owned her business, The Flower Market in Monterey where she taught and mentored her children: Marilyn, Benny, and Dhezrae showing them her special touch to making amazing floral arrangements.

In 1987, Fely was part of the Floral decorators to prepare the Mass of Pope John Paul II in Laguna Seca, Monterey. She received an award, certified by Pope Francis II on behalf of Monterey Diocese at Saint Francis Xavier Church, Seaside in February 2019 for her outstanding contributions to the Catholic Church. Fely was a member with the Young Ladies Institute (YLI), Filipino-American Community of Monterey and the Cordillera provinces: Benquet, Ifugao, Bontoc, Apayao, Kiangan (BIBAK) of

Northern California.

Fely is preceded in death by her Husband, Silvestre (Romie) Caoili (2003), sons: Glenn (1988), Michael (2015), daughter: Lydia Caoili Pedrey (2021) and grandson Thomas (2003).

Fely is survived by her children: Craig Pedrey (son in law), Marilyn & Kevin Huston, Patrick & Becki Caoili, Dhezrae & Kelly Herauf, Benny & Janice Caoili, and Dominic Caoili. Her grandchildren Candice, Miles, Amy and Kris Herauf, Grayson Huston, Rachel, Nicole, and Danielle Caoili; Great-granddaughters: Dylan and Alani.

Fely will be dearly missed by her family, friends, customers, and the community she served.

The family requests that any memorial contributions to be sent to your choice of:

Carmelite Monastery 27601 CA -1 Carmel, CA 93923

St Francis Xavier Church 1475 La Salle Ave Seaside, CA 93955

San Carlos Cathedral 500 Church St Monterey, CA 93940

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