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Carmen Peña Obituary
She retired from Sunkist of Yuma where she worked for over 30 years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and graduated from Secretary School in San Luis R.C.
She deeply enjoyed her family and spending time with them. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. She was famous for her beans and rice. She was a wonderful mother and raised all of her children by her self. She was always there to help her family and friends when they needed her. She was deeply loved by all of her family and she will be truly missed.
Carmen is survived by her mother, Cruz Leon Glen; sons, Jesse Gurrola, Peter Gurrola and Danny (Janine) Gurrola; daughter, Angie (Arnold) De Herrera; daughter-in-law, Barbara Gurrola-Rose; grandchildren, Jesse T. Gurrola, Michael R. Gurrola, Tiffany Gurrola, Taylor Gurrola, Daniel Gurrola Jr., Christopher De Herrera, Joey De Herrera, Jonathan De Herrera, Matthew De Herrera, Marcus Gurrola, Alec Gurrola and Kyla Orozco.
She was preceded in death by her father, Hector Peña; son, Francisco Gurrola.
Services will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at Desert Valley Mortuary with a service at 7:00 P.M. by Deacon Antonio Gomez and father, Javier Perez from Immaculate Conception Church. She will have a private cremation.
Pallbearers will be Jesse T. Gurrola, Christopher De Herrera, Michael Gurrola and Joey De Herrera. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Gurrola Jr., Jonathan De Herrera and Marcus Gurrola.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carmen Peña
Barbara Gurrola
October 22, 2011
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In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
By Lamaretta Simmons
Jeff & Sherri Elzey
October 22, 2011
Danny, Janine & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. May great memories comfort you. They may be painful now, but in time, hopefully they will make you smile and bring you comfort & peace. You are all in our prayers.
Janine Gurrola
October 21, 2011
Mom, Carmen & Nana, we miss you so much. We will miss our visits, your smile, oh yes and your beans. Taylor misses you dearly. We think of you everyday & all day. We love you & someday we will see you again. XXXOOO Dan, Janine, Daniel, jr, & Taylor.
Hayley Chapman
October 21, 2011
I love you Nana Carmen.
Divina coleman
October 21, 2011
We will miss u bunches..will cherish my memories of u xoxo
Traci Southwick-Catron
October 21, 2011
My condolences to the entire Gurrola Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bobbi Walter
October 21, 2011
My deepest wish is that I could be there to hold you and be a shoulder you can cry on. My heart goes out to you, I know what you are going through. Surround yourself with your loved ones in this time of need.
Laura Muñoz
October 20, 2011
Tia Carmen you will be missed dearly you were the one who loved to dance at all of the family events thats how I remember you..I love you Tia and I know you are in a much better place and not suffering.. Te quiero mucho y te voy a extrañar mucho..
NORMA LUCERO
October 19, 2011
My deepest condolences go out to all the family.. "Carmen" was my mothers name.. I lost my mother when I was 12 years old.. and what a GREAT LOSS IT IS... I'm so sorry that you lost this beautiful member of your family..I'm sure that she prepared you and gave you much knowledge to understand the reality of life and to be this best person you possibly can ... Just looking at her lovely smile in this photo I can see that she was a lovely and caring person.. I'm sad that she is no longer with you but she is at peace and in your hearts forever...
With Much Tender Feeling,
Norma Munoz Lucero
julian Villescas
October 19, 2011
Love You Thia Carmen.
Lucy Munoz
October 18, 2011
Carmen, may you rest in peace and may your family be blessed to overcome losing you and also all the hearts and minds you touched in years of knowing you. I know my family is so thankful for your friendship, throughout the years. You will be remembered as a person who gave to your children something that will never be taken from them love and kindness. Angie I will keep you and your entire family in my thoughts and prayers today and the days ahead. I love you friend, mom and I are thinking of you and praying for your emotional strength and spiritual healing during this difficult time?
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