Carmen Luisa Baldrich Johnson, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2019 in Slidell, Louisiana. Carmen was born September 14, 1932 in Cayey, Puerto Rico to Arturo Baldrich and Juana Lopez. She was the eldest of three sisters. She left her beautiful tropical home and moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota to attend Sioux Falls College. It was there she met and married the love of her life, Wilbur (Will) Herbert Johnson, on June 8, 1956. Carmen was a loving, feisty, beautiful lady who was fiercely loyal to those she loved. She lived many places and made friends where ever she went and cherished those friendships her entire life. She loved to create a home where friends and family felt welcomed. Her hobbies ranged from formal affairs, including dancing and beautiful music, to the simple things such as gardening, raising peacocks and dogs, and decorating. When she and Will retired, she was able to return to Puerto Rico to reconnect with family and friends and together they enjoyed many happy adventures. Carmen took joy in being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She and Will raised 3 children. She worked hard and set high standards for her children, yet always made sure there was plenty of laughter. She was a devout Christian who loved her Savior. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Will, daughters Deborah (Michael) Trimble, Becky (Glen) McIntyre, Son Scott (Patricia Jewkes) Johnson, sister Merita (Jerry) Bowers, 8 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Carmen was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Aida (Teddy) Melendez. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Audubon Funeral Home located at 61101 Highway 11 in Slidell. Visitation will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm. Interment will be in South Dakota at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Casa Histórica de la Música Cayeyana (P.O. Box 6400 PM B221, Cayey, Puerto Rico) are requested. Special thanks to the loving caregivers and friends, including Patsy Dossman, Becky Dietrich, and the wonderful support from Louisiana Hospice & Palliative Care of New Orleans who always went the extra mile to care for our Mom. Most especially, our heartfelt thanks to Debbie and Michael for their support, devotion, and continual care. Memories and condolences may be expressed at www.AudubonFuneralHome.com