Warren David "Woe" Carere
December 14, 1931 ~ November 12, 2022
Born in:
Pittsburg, California
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Streaming of the service will be available at: https://youtu.be/zzZr4FoKMW8.
Warren David “Woe” Carere, 90, entered into Heaven November 12, 2022. He was born in Pittsburg CA on December 14, 1931. He is preceded in death by his parents, Enos and Estella; and two brothers, Eugene and Ronald. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Barbara; daughter, Kim; son, Blake (Anna) Carere; grandchildren, Clint DeRose, Craig (Allie) DeRose, Kristen (Brent) Hannafious, TJ Golob, Max and Carson Carere; five great-grandsons, Brock, Bryce and Briggs Hannafious and Michael and Christian DeRose; a brother, Richard; sisters-in-law, Florence and Wilma, and many nieces and nephews. His family was his world and his love for them was expressed daily. He was known for his strong faith, integrity, encouragement, leadership ability, kindness and sense of humor. He was a mentor and role model for many who had the privilege to know him.
Woe graduated from Central High School in 1949. He proudly served in the US Navy aboard a troop/supply ship during the Korean War from 1951 through his Honorable Discharge in 1955. He obtained an AA degree from PJC and both a Bachelor of Arts and Masters degree in Education from the University of Northern Colorado in 1959. He began his 30-year career in education and High School Administration at East High School where he taught
drivers education and was the Tennis Coach. Soon he became the school’s Activities Director. He was at East High School from 1959 to 1968. From 1968 through 1973, he returned to his Alma Mater, Central High School, where he served as the Assistant Principal, serving briefly as the Interim Principal from January through August in 1972. In 1973, he was named Principal of South High School, a position he held from 1973 through 1982. Woe then became Principal of Centennial High School where he remained through 1989, until his retirement from Pueblo School District #60. He was very proud to have been an administrator in four District #60 High Schools. Woe was also recognized by the Pueblo Association of School Personnel for serving in the capacity of their president from 1973 through 1974. However, retirement was short-lived, as Woe was recruited to public service as
Director of the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office from 1991 to 2001, enjoying a second career in law enforcement. Committed to serving his community, Woe was elected to a six-year term on the District #60 Board of Education lasting from 1989 to 1995. During his last two years on the School Board, he served as President. He also served as Board Chairman of the Pueblo Area Council of Governments [PACOG] during the 1994-1995 year. From 1982 through 1991 Woe was an active Board Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athlete organization, where he was the Adult Huddle Chairman of all Pueblo city and county high schools. He has also served as a Board Member and
President of the El Pueblo Boys Ranch for 6 years and for the Victims Assistance Law Enforcement [VALE] for three years. Woe was inducted into the East High School Hall of Fame and received the Outstanding Service Award for the East High School Alumni Foundation. He then was inducted into the South High School Hall of Fame, and had the honor of the Commons Area at South named after him. He was also the recipient of the Sollie S. Raso Lifetime Achievement Award from Central High School. Woe was a member of Grace Christian Church. He taught Sunday School and Bible studies for over 45 years. His love for the Lord and his family were first in his life. He will be deeply missed.
A celebration of life will be held November 22, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at Praise Assembly of God Church, 2000 Troy Ave, Pueblo, CO. Livestream of the service will be available at: https://youtu.be/zzZr4FoKMW8. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 1401 Jerry Murphy Rd, Pueblo CO 81001 or the Sangre de Cristo Hospice. Remembrances and expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.MontgomerySteward.com
Services
Memorial Service: November 22, 2022 11:00 am
Praise Assembly of God
2000 Troy Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
719-544-9686
I send my prayers and condolences from Australia. I was lucky enough to have Mr Carere as my Principal at Centennial High School in the ’80s. He was always a smiling, kind, welcoming, supportive, helpful, happy, inspirational person and definitely made an impression on me. I know that his love and prayers have supported my family and the Pueblo Community for many years. He will be missed.
Mr. Carere and I were indicted into the East High Hall of Fame on the same day.
He was a guidence counselor when I was there. We didn’t have much interaction at East.
I am impressed when reading all the input about his life in these documents.
Yes indeed, we have lost a great man.
RIP.
My condolences to his family and friends. I was a student at South High School and I graduated in 1977. Woe was my principal and he was a very wonderful man. He will be missed here on earth, but the Lord has him now. When I went to my 10th class reunion it was a pleasure to see him again. May the Lord bless his family and friends.
I will always remember him.
I always enjoyed visiting with your dad. From one educator to another. Thank you for all you did for students throughout the years.
One of my best memories of Woe was when my East High Tennis Team won regionals. His son, Blake was the number two player and qualified for State. He came around a corner with his smile going from ear to ear to congratulate us.
That smile has stayed with me all these years.
Thank you sir!!!!!
Coach Francis
Great job Coach Francis Woe was a very special man!❤️🙏🏼✨👴🏼
I had known Woe as a coach before he came to South High. I always felt so honored that he chose me to work alongside him as the interim AD when he was principal. He supported me so much, and he always had my back. I respected him very much both as a principal and a friend. It was a pleasure working for him at South. Woe and Barb are some of my favorite people, and Phyllis and I were always happy to run into them around town. He was truly a good man, and will be sorely missed, not only by his family and friends but the community as a whole. Definitely a life well lived.
I just returned from Woe’s beautiful funeral service. Barb, Kim and Blake you did a great job commemorating Woe’s outstanding life. I first met Woe in 1973 as a math teacher at South High. Our friendship grew over years both personally and professionally. He was my mentor from the very beginning. I learned a great deal from him in whatever position in the district I held. I knew I could count on him always. We maintained a great relationship after we both had retired. I have the utmost respect and admiration for Woe and for Barb. I will miss him greatly.
We have appreciated and known Woe Carere since 1994, when we hired his daughter Kim. He has always been a source of support for her and us, through her. We offer condolences to the whole family for this great loss. Woe has been a source of support for all his students and through the Christian community in Pueblo. May God be with all of you through this period of grief and loss. Ann and Roger Wright
Love, Carl and Joanie Reagan
We appreciated all you did for everyone.
Aunt Barb and Family:
What can we say that you don’t already know? Uncle Woe was one of our best Uncles we had and now he joins the other one and my dad in heaven! I’m sure they will have to be better behaved in heaven than they did here on earth (LOL). We love you and your family and always will. We look forward to the day we all meet again in heaven. May you and your family find the peace, love and comfort needed to get through this difficult time. Remember we will always be here for you. Rick, Vicki and Mom
May your memory be eternal Mr. Carere. I still can hear your voice and the wisdom you shared with me as a young man. You were a great man, father, husband and human. So many of our chats are going through my head and I use them often in my life and leadership.
Our deepest condolences to your family. Mr. C touched many lives in the Pueblo community. He was a man of great character, integrity and faith. Those qualities were reflected in both his leadership in our schools and his personal life.
Gods peace, comfort and love.
The Shaddy Family
Woe, a highly valued friend and colleague. As Principal of East High he served as President of our Parent Advisory Council. We worked together many years. The memories, I have of Woe will be treasured for ever, from working together as District 60 administrators, to our monthly breakfasts. A true friend and gentleman.
Deepest condolences to the family. Thoughts and prayers are with you. He was an amazing man with so much positivity and energy! Awesome person to know. Will be sadly missed. Hearts go out to you.
God bless!
Praise God for the life and enduring ministry of Woe! He was blessed with enormous capacity and energy for doing good in this world. As a faithful servant of God, he was called to fulfill many roles and responsibilities and never wavered. He had incredible ability to build relationships, accept personal accountability and be a decisive leader. Combined with his drive, passion and devotion to Barb and family, Woe was THE ROLE MODEL I needed as a youth and still need today. His life truly was an active ministry. Peace to you, BARB, as your soulmate departs. Woe was able to be Woe because, as a couple, your love and sacrifices for each other were so incredibly strong. And Peace to the family who shares in Woe’s legacy. Praise God!
What a great guy. Godspeed, Woe.
God Bless the entire family. Jim knew Woe when he was at the Belmont Club when Jim was a teenager. What a fine gentleman. May God and our Savior Jesus surround the family with His unfailing love and the wonderful memories that surround Woe’s life.
We were so blessed and grateful to learn about the Bible and the love of Jesus in Woe’s Sunday school class. He had a tremendous knowledge of scripture and his love of Jesus was evident. We will always remember our lively discussions. He welcomed questions and would always get back to us if he didn’t have the answer at hand. He greatly impacted our walk with the Lord. We was a caring person and was truly interested in the lives of others. And he was a great hugger!!
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Barb and the family. May you have peace knowing that Woe was welcomed into heaven with “Well done, my faithful servant”.
Barbara & Family,
My deepest Condolences on Woe’s Passing.
What a Great Man he was Always with a smile.
He will be truly missed. But he is now with his lord watching over Everyone.
Cherish all the great memories I know you have plenty and know we will meet again.
Great Man R.I.P. Woe 🙏❤️
Sherri Hunter
I remember Mr. Carere from my years at Central. He was a great Assistant Principal & always had a smile on his face. I greatly admired him. My condolences to his family.
Mr. Carere was a great guy. I have lots of cherished memories. I was a 1971 graduate of Central High School. My deepest condolences to the family. God bless..you are all in my prayers.
I want to tell you a story about a 14 year old boy sitting on his porch step with a tennis racket in hand and nobody to play with. Then my next door neighbor came out and asked me to go play tennis with him. To take the time out of his busy day away from his family to play tennis with me was wonderful. That neighbor was Mr. Carere! I later on took his classes at SCSC in driver ed and ended up teaching tennis and driver ed for 15 years in California. After that, we have had a driving school for 40 years in Colorado.. His kindness and leadership had a profound influence on me to this day, 60 years later. My deepest regrets and sympathy to his family. Rod and Ginny Conahan
Mr. Carere was a great teacher!! Had him for Driver’s Ed!! We had a few harrowing lessons depending on the student driving!!
Dear Barb and family, You all have my deepest, heartfelt sympathies. Woe has left such a hole, as well as a hugh legacy, in so many lives. We first became friends some 50 years ago at Central Christian Church, and I have witnessed and admired his Christain walk as he touched so many lives throughout Pueblo along the way. Very few could compare to him and his wisdom. Concentrate on all the beautiful memories that he left! We will meet again. You have been in my prayers for many years and will continue to be. RIP, Woe.
Woe was a great man. I loved his sense of humor and his positive attitude. I enjoyed working with him. Please accept my sympathy.
Daniel ” Danny ” Sanchez, Class of 1964.
Such a sad loss. Woe was loved by all. He taught me how to drive a car and under his leadership I made it to the state tennis championships, two years in a row. He was that person in my life, that made me want to stay in school and succeed in life. It pleases me to know he was a Christian and someday we’ll meet again. Rest in peace, Coach.
Mr. Carere was great. He made me a better driver, taught me how to parallel park. Complemented me on a funky sweater I used to wear. I will always appreciate and remember him. We are all better to have known him.
Bob Swearingen
My principal at Centennial. He was always a kind and caring man with a smile for his students. May his memory be a blessing.
To the entire family,
Mr Carere was an enormous man who impacted many students life. I had huge respect for him as a student at South under his rein and so did my father (Dick Vinci). Pueblo lost a great one when Mr Carere passed. I was deeply saddened when I read of his passing. God bless to the entire family.
Ted Vinci
Class of 77
So sorry for your loss. So many great memories of all the fun times our families had together.
Also being called to the principals office at South just to be told to have a good day Sue Sue!! Love to all of you 😢
My condolences to Barb and family. I had the pleasure of working with Woe at the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office. He was truly a blessing in my life. I enjoyed having him as a mentor in my early career. I especially enjoyed our long conversations about God, life and family. He has always had a special place in my heart and I know he will be missed by many. He is now reaping all the glories with his God and savior in Heaven. My sympathy and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love Shane Ammeter
Mr. Career was such a positive influence on my life when I attended South High, graduating in 1976. He put faith and trust in us and gave us opportunities to grow. I had and have the utmost respect for him and the leader and good man that he was.
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Scott and Rhonda Bridgman
My heart is filled with sorrow for everyone in the family. He was a great man and will be truly missed. I haven’t lived at the end of the street in a long time, but cherished the time I did! Heaven gained an amazing angel and I know he is looking down on his family with so much love.
Paul A Aguilar class of 1978
My deepest condolences Barb and family. Woe was truly the greatest man of God I ever had the privilege of knowing. He has touched my life and heart more times than I can number. I will always remember his smile, his hugs and his wisdom and kindness. He has certainly been welcomed home with a “Well done, good and faithful servant!”
Amen! AMEN!!
He was my principal at South. I’ll never forget him giving comfort to my friend and I when another students’ mom died by suicide. We needed him then, and he was there for us. He was a good leader. I was on the student counsel and we worked with him a lot. I admired him and I will continue to do so.
Barb, Kim, & Blake
I want you know what a great man he was to me, always remembered my name “Mick”. The impact he has made in so many lives will live on forever in all that he touched. Praying for your family in this time of grief. Truly honored he was part of my journey.
The day Woe passed away Pueblo lost a true man of principle. He carried this title throughout his life.
I was blessed to have him as my leader at Centennial HS. We developed a lasting friendship through those years & it carried on up to now.
Feel so sad for Barb, Kim & Blake. He will definitely be missed by everyone who came in contact with him.
RIP, my good friend.
Coach Tom Brockman
Pueblo has lost a great man. He was loved by all!
So sorry for your loss Kim and family..
You will for ever be missed, but praises be lifted because we know you are with the Lord. Thanks for your Sunday lessons and your strength in your testimony. Praying for your family
Sonia
Woe was such a very understanding man. His outlook on life was so super amazing. I met Woe through my dad
Regis Gordon at Centennial H S, many years ago. May God rest his soul. Karla & I send our condolences to the Carere Family & to the families of. Rest in Peace Sir. 🙁
My husband and I remember Mr. Carere from East High back in the ‘60’s. He was the sponsor of Student Council my senior year and we all just loved him! In the summers, he worked as the manager of the swimming pool at the Belmont Club and enjoyed teasing. Lud and me when we would come to swim — he was one of the first to predict that we would marry some day! He was a kind, loving man. Our sympathies to his family.
My sympathies to the whole family. Woe was such a wonderful principal when I was at South. I graduated in 1975 and I remember he could hardly wait to come to our 10 year reunion. May he rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to his family and friends. I was a student at South High School and Woe was an amazing man. So kind and compassionate.