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Carmen Mardany Obituary
A Mass celebrating Carmen's life will be held on Friday, September 19 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Kilian Catholic Church, Mission Viejo, CA. A reception will follow at Mission Viejo Country Club.
Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Stockton, CA, Carmen graduated from St. Mary's High School and later earned her Bachelor's degree in Communicative Disorders from the University of the Pacific. She remained a proud, lifelong member of the Delta Gamma Sorority.
Carmen enjoyed a successful career in sales, holding positions at Dun & Bradstreet and GlaxoSmithKline. After living in several areas of Southern California, she and Craig settled in Corona del Mar in 1999, where she discovered her passion for animal rescue. Together, they fostered more than 35 Labradors, offering a loving home to animals in need.
She is survived by her brother and sister, as well as many nieces and nephews, and more recently, a great-nephew. Carmen had a deep love for travel, with Hawaii and the Jersey Shore among her favorite destinations.
Carmen was preceded in death by her loving parents, Olga and Andres Rodriguez.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Carmen's memory to the Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue at www.SCLRR.org.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Maureen Flanagan
August 11, 2025
Craig, I am so sorry for your terrible loss. I heard about Carmen at OLQA yesterday. You are both in my prayers.
Kathy Connaghan
August 9, 2025
Craig,
I was very sorry to hear about Carmen´s passing.
Thinking about you during these sad days .
God Bless
Kathy Connaghan
Cecilia Dyba
August 5, 2025
I am so saddened by this terrible loss. Carmen and I shared a decades long friendship (including being roommates in our youth for a few years right after college). Her zest for life was infectious and she made connections and friends everywhere with her energy, banter and laughter. My heartfelt condolences to Craig and the families.
Colleen (Dyba) Olson
August 4, 2025
My sincerest condolences Craig and family
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William Kish III
August 4, 2025
My heart is saddened upon the news, Many Kid. But I know that our Lord and savior has a special plan for Carmen in paradise. Our prayers are with you always.
William Kish III
Charlotte Smith
August 2, 2025
I met Carmen thru the SCLRR. I had delivered several dogs to her for to foster. She would take a Labrador in, love it, make it ready for a family, then wave goodbye as it was on its way to their forever home. She was a remarkable woman and I was fortunate to have known her.
Diana Berrones
August 2, 2025
I'll miss you, Carmen. I always enjoyed your stories about your fosters and of course your mischievous Lucy. Thank you for all you did to rescue and to care for beautiful Labs. Rest in peace knowing you were dearly loved.
Natalia Ullrich
August 2, 2025
Carmen was such a nice person and welcomed me when I joined the lab rescue. She loved her all her fosters fur babies! We even ran a few races together:). Rest in peace.
Bev Loyd
August 2, 2025
Even though I never met Carmen, I knew she was very active with SCLRR and I was just shocked by her passing. So sorry for your loss to her family and the SCLRR family. An angel rests above for eternity. Bev Loyd
Gia Popa
August 2, 2025
Carmen was a beautiful light that loved taking care of dogs. She was a wonderful foster mom for almost 40 dogs with our rescue group. She loved them all and always wanted the best families for them. She will be missed. My condolences to Craig, Lucy, Piper and her family.
Mindy Perkins
August 2, 2025
I´m so very sorry for the loss of a wonderful human. Carmen was my mentor when I first started fostering labs. She always checked in to see how I was doing and of course, the dogs. If I had any questions, she wouldn´t text me, she always called me back. She taught me how to spot the right forever home for our labs. Prayers for comfort and peace for all of Carmen´s family and friends.
Candice Case
August 2, 2025
I am so sad to hear this news. Carmen was a Nagisa regular. My husband and I just loved running into her there and had some great conversations. I will miss seeing her always walking around Corona Del Mar. Rest in peace my beautiful friend
Raul Gonzalez
August 2, 2025
I am sorry for your loss of Carmen, Great lady, gave so much of herself to this world without asking for anything in return.
Raul and Sharon Gonzalez
Andrew Lesser
August 2, 2025
Carmen and Craig fostered almost 40 dogs, many of which we would not have otherwise been able to save. Carmen is very much missed by her fellow volunteers at Lab Rescue.
Andrew Lesser, M.D. President/SCLRR
Vita Mazzarino Hall
August 2, 2025
I´ve known Carmen since she was little. Her parents would vacation in the duplex Nextdoor to me in Santa Cruz during summers.
I had net seen her until a year ago . It was great you see her and reconnect. And now she´s gone ((( too young ((((? May she rest in peace . She was a ball of energy and a bright light .
Elizabeth Mastro
August 1, 2025
Craig, I have no words. What a loss
Michelle
August 1, 2025
Unbelievable . Life is short. Take the trip/ drink the expensive wine / forgive/
Patty Riley
August 1, 2025
Craig and family, sincerest condolences to all. May your memories guide you in the coming days. Sending our love. Patty and Chuck Riley
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