of Russellville, AR
April 17, 1926 - December 5, 2020
Irene Dolores Carpoff, 94 of Russellville, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at her home with her loved ones by her side.
She was born April 17, 1926 in San Francisco, California to her parents, Patrick Emmett Hughes and Emielie (Urban) Hughes. She worked as a legal secretary for the Orrick Harrington Law Firm in San Francisco and was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Russellville. Irene was a very giving person who enjoyed life and giving back to others. She volunteered at the St. Mary's Regional Medical Center Auxiliary in Russellville, performed prison ministry at San Quentin, helped take care of AIDS patients in Nevada and was also a member of the Red Hat Ladies in Russellville. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading science fiction novels, watching soap operas and spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Patrick and Emielie (Urban) Hughes; her husband of 30 years, Paul Martin Carpoff; one son, Paul Martin Carpoff, Jr.; one daughter, Marianne Lima; two grandsons, Richard R. Renfandt and Jason Toomey; one brother, Charles Hughes; three sisters, Anne Stevens, Ethel (Toni) Suhl and Elizabeth Dunn. Irene is survived by her three sons, Aaron B. Carpoff and wife, Marsha of Knightsen, California, Kenneth W. Carpoff and wife, Jan of Concord, California and Martin P. Carpoff of Elk Grove, California; three daughters, Genevieve Richards Riley and husband, Chester of Russellville, Arkansas, Paula E. Carpoff of Petaluma, California and Carol J. Lang and husband, Jeremy of Petaluma, California; twenty-five grandchildren; thirty-three great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; other family members and friends.
A Private Family Rosary will be held Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Roller-Cox Funeral Chapel in Clarksville.
A Memorial Mass and burial will be held at a later date in California.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 100 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
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20 Condolence(s)
Christopher Smith
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Auntie Irene. I have nothing but loving memories of my childhood and when I lived with you and paul. Martin, paush and carol. When I got in trouble you would grab my earlobe and hang on till I calmed down. RIP sweetie. See you soon.
Joshua Carpoff
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Randy and Kay Riley
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Irene had such a beautiful smile and sparkle in her eyes, it was always such a pleasure to see and visit with her, We are so sorry for your loss. Love you
Jerry & Tracy Liles
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
We were so blessed to have known Irene. She was so loving and caring of others. All our love to the family.
Isabella Lim
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Heaven is lucky to have another angel.
Kacey Schofield
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Debra L Kahn
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
You brought laughter to all that met you and gave love to whomever you met. You will always be loved and we will miss you.
Rest now with family and friends that went before you I believe they had been waiting to see you home.
Love always, your great niece Debbie. 💋
Dawn Olson
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
We will miss you. Rest In Peace.
Billie Darlene Halsted
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
I feel so blessed to come to know you Ms. Irene. Love you forever. See you on the other side.
Tiffany Petty
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Goodbye Gramma â¤ï¸ You will be missed. I will cherish and share my fondest memories of you with my girls, so you are never forgotten.
Billy Ray Freeman
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Sorry for your loss
Donna Thompson
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
A co-worker of Lisa Winger, praying for your family.
Ashlie Walters
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
All my love, I’ll miss you.
April Gill
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
I'm so sorry! Prayers!
Jackie Spaeth
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Love you, grandmom. I’ll forever cherish that phone call a few weeks ago, we got more laughs out than words. I’ll miss you but will always remember your sense of humor, smile, and that infectious laugh.
Genevieve Richards Riley
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
To my sweet mother I will love and miss you forever, you flew home to be with the Lord on the wings of Angels! 🌹
David and Paula Riley and family
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
You are in our hearts and prayers. She was a wonderful, beautiful lady that will be missed â¤ï¸
Roger Peck
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Condolences for your loss. May God comfort you during your time of healing.
Phil LeJune
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Our thoughts are with you in this time of loss. R.I.P. Irene. You have and always will be missed.
Carol Lang
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
I Love you Mom. 💜 I’m going to miss your sense of humor and the way you could take everything in stride. You showed me how to be humble, to love God and to always be kind. The world has lost a true Angel.