Carolyn Louise Vatuone, 56, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away July 5, 2014. She was born in Yukosuka, Japan on September 24, 1957. She was married to Tim Vatuone on June 2, 1990. Carolyn was a successful real estate broker owning her own business, La Tierra Properties, for over 7 years. She was a Board Member of CRS and past President of the Albuquerque Women’s Council Realtors and Rotary Club member. Carolyn was passionate in her care and love of her family and in the service of her real estate clients and the industry in general. She is survived by her husband Tim, daughter Theresa, son Christopher, parents Fred and Marion Hofmann, and two sisters Kathy Curotto and Janice Siegel. In lieu of flowers, please donate to www.braintumor.org or www.mayoclinic.org/development in her name. Services will be held July 14 at 1:00PM at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 3550 E. Knox Rd, Phx, AZ.