Carmen C. Panchana

Carmen C. Panchana, 95, of Miami, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025.
Carmen, a devoted Catholic, was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on October 15, 1929. Although she was a teacher, principal, and lifelong educator, she chose to come to the United States in the early 1960s in pursuit of the American dream. From the moment she arrived, she dedicated herself to working hard in New York City's garment industry.
Her unwavering dedication was always to support her family back home while raising a family in the United States-most especially her only son, Jackier-ensuring that he could benefit from the best education she and her husband, Felix E. Panchana, could provide.
She firmly believed that attaining the American dream meant laying the foundation for her son's success, so that one day his wife, children, and future generations could enjoy the fruits of her labor. As she leaves this earthly life, her vision is taking shape.
Carmen's passions were sewing and cooking. She strongly believed no meal outside the home could compare to a home-cooked one-especially her own. One of her most cherished qualities was her generosity; she was always eager to share what she had with those less fortunate. Even in her later years, she faithfully donated to numerous charities, often receiving a mailbox full of letters, each of which she carefully opened and read.
Carmen is survived by her son, Jackier Hurtado; daughter-in-law, Madeline; her two granddaughters, Jeannie and Madison; siblings; and many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Felix.
Funeral services will be held the morning of August 28, 2025, at Boyd Panciera Family Funeral Care in Pembroke Pines, Florida, followed by a 1:45 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Doral, and interment to follow at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery, also in Doral.
For those unable to attend in person, we will be livestreaming the Tributes of a Lifetime Service beginning at 10:30 AM. Please click the link below to join: Carmen Panchana's Service Livestream
Arrangements entrusted to Boyd Panciera Family Funeral Care.