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Carmen Bolanos Obituary
On the evening of Sept. 12, 2021, Carmen Bolanos, 96, passed away peacefully at home with family present after a long years of illness. She was born Feb. 7, 1925 in Fort Madison.
She lived a happy, good life and enjoyed being with family, grandchildren and friends. She also enjoyed dancing, cooking for family and going to school activities for grandkids and great grandchildren when able.
She is survived by three children, Larry Bolanos of Sioux City, Phillip Bolanos of Phoenix, Ariz., and, Gloria Nickason of Casa Grande, Ariz.; 14 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and 15 great great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents ,Trinidad and Rosaria Martinez; one sister and two brothers; a daughter ,Amelia, and two sons, Michael and Rick.
The family will host a private celebration of life in Arizona and will bring her cremated remains back to Iowa at a later date for burial.
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Susan Feightner
September 22, 2021
Hi, Larry, so sorry to see that you lost your Mom. She was very beautiful. Blessings to you and your family.
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