Dr. Carlos J. Carrasco was born and raised in Lima, Peru. His education began at the Methodist school, Colegio America del Callao (Callao High School), where he graduated with the class of 1942. He later earned a Bachelor’s degree (1949) from Southwestern College (Winfield, IL) and his Master’s (1956) and Doctoral (1970) degrees from Vanderbilt University/George Peabody School of Education (Nashville, Tennessee). In 1990, Southwestern College awarded him a Civic Honorary Doctor’s Degree, in recognition of his years of service in education and development.
Dr. Carrasco spent most of his life in Peru, in the field of education. His professional career began in Colegio America del Callao, as a teacher, and then as the school’s first Peruvian principal (1957-1967). After returning to Peru with his doctoral degree, he led the Panamerican Normal School (teacher’s college).
Due to the anti-American political climate in the Peruvian educational sector, in 1973 Dr. Carrasco transitioned to work in the disaster relief and development fields, serving as director for Peruvian and international organizations; the latter requiring much travel throughout south and central America. His last journey in the economic development field was served in Guatemala, along with his wife, Oilda. For ten years they implemented potable water projects; built schools; and supported orphanages and women’s groups in rural, marginalized communities.
Dr. Carrasco is survived by his wife of 65 years, Oilda; his children: Ruth Hamilton (Glenn) and Carlos Francisco Carrasco (Ruth); his grandchildren: Brian Hamilton, Josué Carrasco, Raquel Carrasco, and Stella Maris Carrasco; and his nieces: Carmen Limo (Hugo) and Maria Elena Limo (Carlos).
Please join the webcast of CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF DR. CARLOS J. CARRASCO
Date: Saturday, Aug 7, 2021
Times (Miami):
- 12 p.m. – Viewing
- 1:00 p.m. – Celebration of Life
Access the Zoom session by clicking the link below:
https://zoom.us/j/91345201403?pwd=OWdlZ0ptck5qZHZ6V0FoOU8rbDNwdz09
Meeting ID: 913 4520 1403
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