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It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brenda Emanuel-Carpani, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.

Brenda is survived by her husband Eric Carpani; son Kenneth Hunt; parents (father) Robert and Holly Emanuel and (mother) Jayne and Skip Merritt; sisters Farrah Emanuel and Haley Aguilera; brothers Emanuel Aguilera and Emery Emanuel; two grandmothers and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Rest in peace, dear Brenda. You will be forever missed and forever loved.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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August 05, 2023

Brandy Vallely says:

My beautiful friend/sister🥰😍. Brenda, no matter where I was in life you always had my back. You were an amazing person through and through. I know you are in a much better place, being an Angel for all your family and friends I have no doubt in that 🥰🙏. You will always be in my heart 💜 and thoughts 🤔. I will dedicate my life’s work to you, because women like us need to have people who care about them and know there is a way out. I did it and I know with your memory I can help others like you did for me. I love you my little sis/friend. I’m sorry, but not sorry, I moved so far away, but it was for the good. Yes, that is what I’m going to do, my non profit will be in the memory of Brenda Emanuel-Carpani 🤨. I love you so much and know together we can help many women. You are an Angel of God now, and I’m so proud I got to have a little peace with you. Rest in place my friend. 😘🥰😍
August 02, 2023

Laura Burns says:

Brenda, You are the sweetest cousin that I have! I remember playing dolls with you when I’d come visit. And all our funny trips to the store with you, Lisa and Granny! One time her pack of ”Depends” got passed to me to hold while we walked in the store because it was time for me to pay my dues 😂 You thought it was so funny! As time went on and we’d visit, when I was older, you’d always take me out and we’d have a fun time just hanging out together with your friends. You always kept a good eye on me and gave the sweetest hugs. I loved your phone calls about Bible questions and the sweet “I love you” that you’d say before we would hang up, I knew you always meant it. I’m so glad we got to come to Florida, not long ago and spend time together. We always picked right up where we left off and I appreciated that about you. You have always had the biggest, sweetest and warmest heart, Brenda! I’m so thankful we have a promise and I’ll see you again! Love you!
July 29, 2023

Micheal Russell says:

cuz growing up we was close and as we grew up life caused us to grow apart but we never grew apart in heart. I'm so thankful for the time god allowed us to have u and I'm so grateful that god made a way for us to talk one last time before he called his angel home. I love u cuz n will miss u. love your cuz michael
July 23, 2023

Codi says:

U will always be remembered since day one you were Family my kids loves you you made my brother happy and changed his life u a perfect soul it’s sucks u were called home but I guess God had better plan for u that we will never understand but we miss u and love u R.I.H
July 23, 2023

Joelle says:

I'm sorry I did not know you. I know Eric. He is a strong loving man and I know you were the love of his life. He loved my chimp Allie and she only likes men with good hearts. Rest in peace. Please say hello to my son and daughter and son in law who are in heaven also
July 21, 2023

Eric Carpani says:

My beautiful wife, ive tried to post something on here for days now but only thing i have been able to do is soak my phone in tears, I love you so so very much and i just dont know if im coming or going, i cant see anything except for the motion that go by me, plz guide me where i need to go as i am blind sadness and my heart is numb, im struggling with my faith and not wanting to have hate toward our lord and savor, plz show me the path i must go, i love you so much and i dont know how to continue, plz my snuggle bear z help me
July 20, 2023

Rahshad Mcc says:

Brenda I can’t believe I’m writing this I will miss you. You are like family to me I will miss you.
July 19, 2023

Sean Ford says:

Brenda, I'm having trouble finding the words to say but here it goes. You lived a life that was filled with many you and downs, but even at your lowest points you still wrote a smile and did everything you could for your family. Your integrity is without question. I wish more of us were as strong, selfless and as good as you were on your worst day. Your friendship and love for others was never transactional or fictitious. Those of us who were blessed enough to be close with you are heartbroken that you're gone, but we know you're up there smiling down on us and sending us love, comfort and strength as we come to terms with your loss. I wish we had more time together on this Earth, but we'll see each other again someday when it's my time. Until then I love and miss you very much my friend. You'll always live in my heart.
July 18, 2023

Candace says:

Aunt Brenda, I miss you and love you dearly. I know your watching over the family and stuff, I miss hearing you sing all the time and laughing. ❤️your always in my heart aunt Brenda.
July 18, 2023

Lisa Emanuel says:

When we've for little kids, we've alike 2 peas and a pod. Always together, always going places with Granny ....playing in your room. Going to Texas just spending time with each other. Now you're in heaven with Granny watching over us. You're loved your laughter. Your thoughts will forever be in our heart And memories are what we have left. But you will always be in our hearts. And in our memories, you were taken too soon. But now you are in heaven. I love you always and forever your cousin Lisa.
July 18, 2023

Aunt Barbara says:

Brenda, Rest now in peace and freedom Our hearts are breaking. You should have never been taken from us in this TRAGIC way!!! Heaven's gates have Been open for you. I will always cherish the good times we had. I was blessed to be your aunt. love & GOD BLESS
July 18, 2023

Lisa Emanuel says:

When we were little we were like two pee in a pod.. always together going places with granny.... playing in you're room... going to Texas.. and just spending time with each other....Now you're in heaven with Granny watching over us. You're love your laughter you're thoughts. Will forever be in our heart. And memories Are what we have left of you but you will always be in our hearts always be in Memories.... were taken too soon but you were now in heaven. I love you always and forever, Brenda. With love your cousin lisa I will always love you
July 18, 2023

Becky Russell says:

Brenda you left us to soon but I know you're with the angel's.Fly high sweet angel.you will never be forgotten. I love and miss you so much. I'll never forget the talks we had and all the laughter we shared.I know you're at peace now babygirl. Love you, Aunt Becky
July 18, 2023

Christy donofrio says:

Brenda was one of my childhood friends. I still can't believe she is gone.i miss you Brenda so much.i share my most best memories with you.till we meet again I promise to think of you step of the way.i love you with all my heart and soul..love always your best friend Christy donofrio...
July 18, 2023

Michelle says:

Brenda where do I even begin we have been thru so much. happy times sad times fun times great times crazy times but girl u have always supported every decision I have made especially when it came to my kids. I know u struggled and I know u fought hard to get to a place of peace and now u r finally at peace! girl shine bright and watch over us all like I know u will bc u have always carried ur heart on your selves and u have always put a smile on my face even on my dark days so today I will smile for you bc that is what u would want me to do!
July 18, 2023

Austin Emanuel says:

Aunt brenda. You were an awesome aunt. and we had allot of good times. I think about all the funny moments we had together. I remember being at grandpas and running across the field sneaking over to your house to hang out with you. lol. I miss you so much aunt brenda. I wish that I could have spend just one more day with you. I love you so much. I promise I'll always be there the best I can for grandma, my mom, my sister my little brother from another mother. Thank you for bringing joy an laughter in my life. I know you will always watch over us. I miss an love uAunt brenda. 11:11
July 17, 2023

Mama says:

40 years ago God blessed me with a beautiful blue eyed baby girl. The many precious memories I have with you are forever in my heart.Their isn't one thing I don't miss about you. I even miss the many times you would tell me "I know mom ur right." I miss your hugs your laughter an when you tell me I love you mom. God needed his angel. Your not only loved an miss by family. Your missed by everyone. You have touched so many lives an anyone who has gotten to know you will be forever changed. We will always love you an miss you. Love Mom & Dad
July 16, 2023

John Barrett says:

I met Brenda couple yrs ago threw her sister Farrah she was so proud and willing to include Brenda in all the activities. Brenda being the funny jokes one looking to make people laugh that what made Brenda stand out always smiling. The bond between Farah and Brenda was exactly what a sister relationship should be enjoying each other company and that they for sure did and that's were all the memories are going to get the family threw this difficult time. Fly with the angels Brenda and watch over them and keep them from harm.
July 16, 2023

Jessica Thompson (Pulsifer) says:

Brenda you will be missed a lot. You are more then a friend. Love you may you rest now
July 16, 2023

Lou & Arlene Hangley says:

IWe have always loved you and will continue too ! Be happy sweet Angel!
July 16, 2023

Maria Bridges says:

Rest In Peace sweet Brenda. I am praying for you and our whole family. Acts 19:11,12
July 16, 2023

Matthew says:

With my deepest love and sympathy to your family, during these hard times. Rest in peace Brenda, you will be remembered and truly missed!
July 16, 2023

Lawrence Joseph Lyons says:

Hey cuz you will be missed by many you will forever be in our hearts and our thoughts may you rest in piece now you have a new journey ahead of you in the light you shall pass and when you do don't worry every thing is going to be ok we shall meet again one day in the future when it is our time to come home.
July 16, 2023

Mary Veguilla says:

My dearest Brenda, I will always remember your cute laugh and funny sense of humor. I will always wish that I could have seen you more, the phone calls we did have will always be remembered. I love you sweetheart. Aunt Mary
July 16, 2023

Farrah Emanuel-Woodson says:

Where do I start. I remember when mama brought you home from the hospital.I wanted everyone to see you. that I brought everyone from the bus stop to come see my baby sister. Mama wasn't so happy but I was because I could be a big sister. I loved u from the time you came home with mama. I miss you so much an you will be forever missed an deeply loved. I promise to always be there for Kenny I love u