Carmen passed away on Friday December 6, 2024 at 5:59 pm. Carmen was born on November 13, 1927 in Morón Camaguey Cuba. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years Edilio Pereira. She was also preceded in death by her loving parents Ramon and Osilia Hernandez, her brother Ramon and sister Juanita, her oldest daughter Maria Gutierrez, her grandson Jackie Gutierrez, and son in law Jack Gutierrez.
Carmen was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother; she is survived by her son Ray Pereira and wife Wendy, son Eddie Pereira and wife Paula, daughter Virginia Pereira and husband Ron Holt, and son Roger Pereira.
She is survived by her grandchildren Jennifer Gutierrez-Cates and husband Patrick, David Pereira and wife Lorraine, Gina Mauk and husband Brian, Will Pereira and wife Aisha, Matt Pereira, Courtney Pereira and Lili Soref.
She is also survived by her great grandchildren Eisley Pereira, Travis Pereira, Frances Cates, Sam McGinn, Margot Pereira, Max McGinn, Roman Pereira and Pauly Alvarez.
Carmen was a very gifted artist and excelled in needlepoint and crocheting and was a master seamstress. She loved watching the Astros and loved being with her family.
Carmen was a believer in Jesus Christ and was devoted to her Catholic faith. She gave freely; she loved much and prayed constantly.
Rest in Peace Carmen, you are loved and will be missed.
A visitation for Carmen will be held Monday, December 16, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023. Funeral services will occur at 12:00 PM. A committal service will occur immediately following funeral services at Forest Park Lawndale
Cemetery.
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