Carol M. Hidalgo

March 12, 1940 - December 10, 2019

Carol M. Hidalgo passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the Crest Nursing home in Butte. She was born in Whitehall, MT March 12, 1940 to Elijah and Bernice (McGuire) Hill. She was raised mostly in Ennis, MT, working the family ranch since she was 8 years old. In 1958, she graduated from Butte High School, and later that year united in marriage with Adolph Hidalgo Jr. in Boulder, MT on September 12. They settled in Butte where they started their life together. Carol cooked for Butte School District # 1 from 1960 until her retirement and beyond. She was a devoted Jehovah Witness, actively participating in the congregation throughout her life. In her spare time she quilted, knitted, or cross stitched gifts for her family and friends. Carol had a special love for pugs and usually had one running around the house. She was also an excellent cook, winning awards at the Montana State Fair Bozeman in the 1960’s and 1970’s. She is preceded in death by her parents Elijah and Bernice Hill and her husband Adolf “JR” Hidalgo. Survivors include her siblings, Leslie Gonzalez of Omaha, Nebraska, Cecil (Debbie) Hill of Opportunity, and Marilyn Spear of Billings, her sons and daughter Dan (Linda)Hidalgo of Anaconda, Tony (Anita) Hidalgo of Butte, and Susan (Pat) Mengon of Butte, her grandchildren Daniel Hidalgo Jr, Pablo Hidalgo, Angela (Erik) Brady, Jesse Hidalgo, Ryan Hidalgo, Maria (Robert) Krieg, and Sarah Hidalgo, and numerous nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be conducted in the Spring of 2020 and will be announced.