Carla S. Erickson
June 17, 1967 ~ November 1, 2017
Carla S. Erickson, 50 of Indianapolis, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 surrounded by the love of her family after a strong, and courageous nine-year battle with breast cancer. Born in Mishawaka, Indiana on June 17, 1967, Carla was the daughter of Santino “Sandy” and Joyce (Oshinski) Catalino; both of her parents survive and reside in Greenwood. On October 8, 1994 she was united in marriage to her loving husband, Jay Erickson and he also survives.
Carla was a graduate of Penn High School in Mishawaka. After high school, she attended Indiana University South Bend where she graduated as a Registered Dental Hygienist. She worked as a hygienist at Comdent Dental for 16 years. Carla was a faithful member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Indianapolis where she served on the Youth Commission Core Team, was active in Mothers Of Ministry Sharing (MOMS), and Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP), and served as Eucharistic Minister; Carla was also an avid fan and supporter of CYO sports, especially when she could root for her three boys. Carla especially enjoyed the countless summers spent on the water with friends and family at Lake Maxinkuckee.
Other survivors include her three boys, Jack, Samuel, and Lucas Erickson all of Indianapolis; two brothers, John Catalino of Marcellus, MI, and Steve (Kelly) Catalino of Goshen, IN; two sisters, Dawn (Jeff) Tobey of Osceola, IN, and Marie McQuade of Mishawaka; sister-in-law, Dawn Catalino of Elkhart, IN; her God father, Tim Oshinski of South Bend; many other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, countless friends, and her church family at St. Jude Catholic Church.
Carla is preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Wally McQuade and her God mother, Catherine Salerno.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Carla S. Erickson from 4:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Additional calling will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Monday, November 6, 2017 also at the church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Carla Erickson Family Trust Fund, St. Jude Catholic Church, or St. Jude Catholic School; envelopes will be made available during visitation hours at the church. Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St., Indianapolis. Visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com where you may express condolences with Carla’s Family.
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What a blessing she was to everyone! The moment we met it was like we had known each other forever. I often called her my sister because I felt such a strong bond. We could talk about anything and everything. I will miss her deeply. Her smile, quick whit and how she could cheer me when I was down. Rest in peace Angel
I knew Carla at Comdent. Very nice Lady.
I worked with Carla when she was just beginning her career as a dental hygienist, and she was dating Jay. When I saw this beautiful picture in the South Bend Tribune today, I knew that smile. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Your wife, mother, daughter, was the sweetest, kindest, loveliest, young lady. I am so very sad that the world has lost such a wonderful human being. Jay, she absolutely adored you. What a lucky man you were to have had such a love in your life. May she now rest in perfect peace. I will always remember her with love,
Jaci Badics
I grew up in the same neighborhood in Mishawaka with Carla. I remember her as such a sweet, caring and polite girl. Good family as well. So sorry for her pain and your loss.