Carl Wayne Souza Sr. passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at the age of 75.

Carl was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose love for his family was evident in everything he did. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for 12 years, demonstrating dedication, strength, and honor throughout his service.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mildred Souza; his brother; and two sisters.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cathi Souza; his daughter and son-in-law, Brandi and Jason Dominguez; his son and daughter-in-law, Carl Jr. and Kelly Souza; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers; his sister, Marilyn; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A service and celebration of Carl's life will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Fellowship Church, located at 737 Church Ave, Sanger, CA 93657.

One thing Papa always told us girls was, 'Don't work too hard.' Of course, we'd always laugh and tell him, 'No, you don't work too hard,' knowing full well he was going to go right back out and work harder than anyone else. That was just who he was. He believed in hard work, dedication, and taking care of the people he loved. So today, I want all of you to remember his favorite saying: 'Don't work too hard.' But also remember the example he set for all of us—work hard, help others, and take pride in what you do, just like Papa did every day of his life."