ROCHESTER, NY – December 21, 2022, at age 91. Carmen is predeceased by her husband Ramon; her son Raymond; and her daughter Carmen Teresa. She is survived by daughters, Ana (Annie); granddaughters Bianca and Tanya who are like daughters to her; a total of 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; other loving family and friends.
She retired from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and was an active Minister/Volunteer for over 53 years as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She eventually became a Pioneer spending 100 hours per month in the field teaching the Bible. When she was younger, she loved going to Yankee Stadium for baseball games with her husband; and watched the baseball game during seasons every weekend. Special thanks to those who gave her compassionate care.
Carmen’s memorial service in Spanish will be held Saturday, January 7th, at 3:00 pm at Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 880 St. Paul Street, Rochester, NY 14605.
Te acompaño tus sentimientos. Es duro este dolor! Pero Dios nunca nos abandona.
Tia Carmen
Happy continuation of the spirit blessings
My condolences to the family. I know you miss her, and it hurts, but we are encouraged to look toward our hope in Jehovah, that we will see her again, young and healthy as she once was – and ready to take up whatever new assignment Jehovah will have for her!
To the Velez family;
We send you our deepest condolences in the loss of Carmen. She was a very faithful sister for 53 years. She is in Jehovah’s memory. May our God Jehovah comfort you and grant you peace.
Debbie Barlow
Hamlin congregation
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She had a long life in Jehovah’s service, and we can rest assured that she is in his memory.
I didn’t know Carmen, but I knew her daughter, Annie. I imagine she was a lot like Annie & look forward to possibly meeting her at some time when all those sleeping are resurrected by Jesus.
I cannot express how much I will miss Ms. Velez, and how fortunate I am to have been able to know her for these past 17 years. Whenever I saw her, she was always the brightest part of my day. I will never forget her smile, and her spirit.