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Carmen Torres Obituary

Carmen Figuero Torres, 75, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at her home with her loving family by her side. Carmen was born on May 16, 1939 to Thomas and Maria Teresa Figuero in Tenerife, Spain. Carmen came to the United States at the age of 17 and lived in New Orleans, Louisiana. During her life, Carmen was a talented seamstress for Bendana making costumes for the Bacchus and Rex Carnival Krewes and a loving housewife and mother for her beautiful family. Her greatest accomplishment and selfless joy was taking care of her family. Carmen was very proud to become an American citizen in 2009. Carmen is survived by her husband of 53 years, Raul; her children, Rick and Rachel; and four grandchildren: Isabel, Jacob, Marisol and Carissa. Carmen is also survived by her brothers, sisters, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and many loving and dear family members and friends. Family and friends are welcomed to attend visitation at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, on Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Standup2cancer.org in loving memory of Carmen Torres. Condolences may be expressed online at www.schoenfh.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 16 to Jan. 18, 2015.

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chrisie concannon(rotert)

February 11, 2015

Hi Raul, Rick and Rachel,

I was so sad to learn of Carmen's passing. She was a beloved and invaluable member of my parents costume and drapery businesses. Carmen had a great talent as a seamstress and her positive and cheery attitude was so great. My parents thought of her as family and so I am passing along our love and great sadness for your loss.

Chrisie (Rotert) Concannon

Tommy Gaubert

January 22, 2015

Raul, Rick and Rachel
We are so sorry for your loss.

Gene Cuber

January 21, 2015

Raul, please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your wife. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Gene Cuber

January 21, 2015

We will miss you dearly Aunt Carmen but we know you are in our Heavenly Father's awesome presence. Our prayers are for the Torres family during this difficult time (Uncle Raul, Ricky, Jenny, Rachel, Raul and the grandchildren).
Love, Frances and Kevin Vickers

Gerée, Clif, Ashley & Porter Martin

January 18, 2015

We will always treasure your memory forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

David Benoit

January 17, 2015

Dear Raul, please accept my sencire condolences for the loss of your dear wife.

karen gracianette

January 16, 2015

This Candle is in
Loving Memory of
CARMEN FIGUERO TORRES.
May the Light flicker forever.

~Love, Margaret, Arthur Sr & Karen Gracianette

Karen Gracianette

January 16, 2015

To My Loving and Beautiful Aunt Carmen. you will be so very missed. I miss your beautiful smile and possible attitude about everything. You are a true inspiration to all of us. I know you are in the loving Arms of Jesus. I love you very very much. May God Bless Your Soul. Love, Karen

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