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2019
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Carmen Bitolas Obituary
Carmen was a devoted Mother and an avid business woman. She loved collecting cookbooks and spending time with her family. Especially her Sunday morning coffee with her son Manuel and her daughter Ana. Ana said, "Mama made the best Chili Verde". No matter what she was doing, Carmen always made the world a little bit brighter.
Carmen is proceeded in death by our father, Jose Bitolas Jr, brothers, Elias & Teofilo Rangel, & great-grandson Brett Coby Pina.
Carmen is survived by 8 children, Juanita Galvan (Santos), Margie Rangel, Manuel Bitolas (Glinda), Ramon Bitolas (Mary), Rebecca Davila (Juan), Ana Gonzalez (Robert Sr.), Alicia Garza (Michael Sr.), Jolynn Bitolas (Diana), sister-in-law Estela Rangel, sisters, Sally Adams & Rosalinda Baiza, brother, Ed Adams, 19 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild & 2 more great-grandchildren on the way.
Visitation will be held at Odessa Funeral Home 1700 North Jackson on Thursday the 28th from 8am to 9pm with Rosary being said at 7pm. Final viewing will be held on Friday the 1st from 8am to 12pm. Mass Services will be held at 1pm, Friday the 1st, at St Mary's Catholic Church with Father Bernardito Getigan officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Nick Flores
March 6, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to the Bitolas family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. God Bless!
Peggy Baldazo
March 3, 2019
My most heartfelt condolences to the family of Carmen Bitolas.
Peace & Blessings to all.
D J
March 2, 2019
My deepest sympathy to yout family. May you keep the hope of life everlasting which can help sustain you through this difficult time. John 17:3
Alicia Guerrero
March 1, 2019
My prayers are with you and your family.Alicia Baca Guerrero.
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Anita Malaro
February 28, 2019
My sincere condolences to all of the family. God bless you with His endless mercy, grace,
February 28, 2019
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