Carlos Serna

Carlos Serna obituary, Palatine, IL

Carlos Serna

Carlos Serna Obituary

Visit the Smith-Corcoran Palatine Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.
Carlos Serna, 93, born February 15, 1932, in Los Angeles, CA to Francisco and Daria Serna, passed away March 13, 2025.
Beloved husband of the late Mary A. Serna. Loving father of Lupe S. (Bruce) Wood and Frank J. (Norma Villarreal) Serna. Proud Grandpa/Mío of Daniel (Cailly Carroll) Serna, Brian (Gabriela Sloan) Thompson, Martin Serna, Nicolas (Ariana) Serna and great grandfather of Sophia and William Serna.
Family and friends will meet Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 1201 E. Anderson Drive, Palatine, for visitation from 9 AM until time of funeral Mass at 10 AM. Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery.
Smith-Corcoran Palatine Funeral Home

185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067

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