Carol J. Valenzuela

Carol Joan (Hoffman) Valenzuela, age 82, of Brockton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026.

Born in Brockton on December 23, 1943, she was the beloved daughter of the late Leroy and Isabelle Inez (Buckley) Hoffman. Carol was raised in Brockton as one of seven children and carried with her throughout her life a deep love for family, faith, and community.

Carol dedicated many years to education as an elementary school teacher. She taught domestically in both Brockton and the US Virgin Islands and abroad in Chile, SA, where she shared her passion for learning and helping young minds grow.

A devout Catholic, Carol was an active member of St. Edith Stein Parish in Brockton. Her faith was an important part of her life and guided the kindness she showed to others.

Carol found joy in life's simple pleasures and cherished traditions. She loved baking from scratch, especially her famous Easter Bunny cake, which became a treasured family tradition. She was also an avid sports fan who enthusiastically cheered for Boston's teams- the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and Boston Bruins. In her quieter moments, Carol enjoyed crossword puzzles and the challenge of a good game of Scrabble.

Carol was the loving mother of Adriana M. (Valenzuela) Robinson and her late husband Anthony Robinson, and Liliana M. Valenzuela. She is also survived by her siblings Anne (Hoffman) Durgin, Peter Hoffman, Pamela (Hoffman) Lewis, and Geralyn (Hoffman) Shaw, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins who will cherish her memory. She was predeceased by her siblings Stephen Hoffman and Claudia (Hoffman) Johnson.

Visiting Hours will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 4:00-7:00PM at Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St, Brockton. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, March 19. 2026, at 10:00AM at St. Edith Stein Parish, 71 E Main St, Brockton. A procession will follow the Mass to Calvary Cemetery, Brockton, for burial.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Carol's memory may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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