Carolyn Ruth Negrete Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Carolyn Ruth Negrete of Elkhart, Indiana. Carolyn, born on August 24, 1956, passed away on September 5, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Carolyn for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Carolyn’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Ledford and Alice Ledford; and her husband Peter Negrete. She is survived by: her children, Brandon Negrete (April) of Mishawaka, IN and Cassy Wood (Ben) of Elkhart, IN; her grandchildren, Dawson and Paige; and her siblings, Janet Mann (Russ) of Elkhart, IN. and Donny Ledford (Gwen) of Arkansas. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial donations in memory of Carol may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 http://www.stjude.org.
