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Carmen Ilarraza Obituary

Carmen Ilarraza

Palm Bay, FL

Carmen Ilarraza, 74, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013 in Palm Bay, FL. She was Born in Las Marias, Puerto Rico.

Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Theodore Ilarraza; daughters, Mercedes (Thomas) Prince, Denise (Brian) Gerhauser and Jennifer (Brent) Ilarraza, seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; five brothers and one sister. Carmen was predeceased by her parents and one sister.

Calling hours are Saturday, December 28, from 11am-1pm at Our Lady of Grace Church with a Mass of the Resurrection service to follow at 1pm, Saturday, December 28 at Our Lady of Grace. Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home and Crematory in Melbourne is serving the family; www.brownliemaxwell.com.

Friends plannning expressions of sympathy are asked to consider William Childs Hospice House or Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Published by FloridaToday on Dec. 28, 2013.
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Our heartfelt condolences are with the Ilarraza family during this difficult time. Till you meet again...

Donna & Elber

January 1, 2014

Your time here was tooo short. You will b missed by many. May u rest in peace now i know you r no doubt an angel now.

STASEA COSTANZO

December 31, 2013

Mi Bendecida Comadre por dos veces. Una senora decente, adorable, respetable y sobre todo querida por todos los que la conocieron. Es ahora un angelito en el cielo junta a Dios padre todo poderoso. Descanse en Paz mi Comadre. Nunca pero que nunca la hecharemos a el olvido. RIP.

Jesus y Sonia Gutierrez

December 31, 2013

Our deepest condolences, You're all in our thoughts and prayers. xoxo

Jennifer Morris & family

December 31, 2013

My precious Madrina, you are now free!! I will always love you.

Arlene Lynch

December 31, 2013

You were greatness on earth and now you are an Angel in Heaven. Rest Glorified in God's presence. Love you Tia Carmen

Cruz Ida Robles

December 31, 2013

Our prayers go out to Ted, Mercedes, Denise, Jennifer and while family. Also prayers for Carmen that she is resting finally in peace with no more worries or pain.

Frank Prince

December 31, 2013

Another Angel to watch over you all!
May GOD bless her and those she leaves behind †

Joey Davis

December 31, 2013

My prayers are with the family. God bless then all. Rest in peace Carmen you'll be missed!

December 30, 2013

My prayers go out to Teddy & his Family on the passing of his wife Carmen, may she rest in peace!

Barbara Vales

December 30, 2013

Our prayers are with all the family as Carmen, beloved wife,mother and sister has entered heaven.

Kim, Ed and Logan Scarboro

December 27, 2013

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