We are just hearing of Carmen's passing and sadden by the news. She was a great neighbor for many years, always smiling, very friendly and a pleasure to be around. Shawn and I send our condolences to the entire family. Will say a special prayer for her and may she rest in peace.  
Jennifer and Shawn Rogers 

My beloved cousin, what I have always remembered about "baby", what her father called her, was this; at 16 she took care of the entire household of six kids including her dad. she had to wake all of us, make breakfast, made sure we all got to school on time. After school she had to make sure we all did our homework, make dinner, made sure all showered and to bed at nine. She was responsible for all of the aforementioned for the nine months I lived with the family; I was nine years old but looking backI cannot imagine how she was able to pull it off. Through the years we spoke over the phone many times, she was truly a bad mamma jamma! I will always love and remember Carmen. RIP cuz.

Titi Baby was a one of a kind soul. She always hugged you so tight so you knew she meant it. She welcomed me into the family with all of her love and support.  We are sad you have left us but your memory will love on in your children, grandchildren and us. We will miss you! Love always Andy, Meli, Carrie, Nelson & Nina Massari

Dear Carmen,  Our entire family is going to miss you dearly.   Thank yo so much for all
The love and support you gave us and the kids.  We will cherish all our memories of you.  

With all our love,  Edgar, Noemi, Austin and Gabby 💜

It is such a sad day to loose Carmen, but we are gaining an angel. Camen has always been so welcoming and loving to me and my family. Her laugh and smile would light up a room. I love how honest and outspoken she was. The thing that I will always remember is how she loved her grandchildren! She extended that love to my boys as well. They loved her and called her Mama Carmen. I will miss her humor, laugh and smile. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family! Love Meghan

Dear Carmen,
I thank God for your life. By your coming into our family, our life got richer with your love and appreciation.  Thank you for being a teacher in schools and in our Catholic faith.  I will continue to keep you and your dear family in my prayers and deep in my heart.   May God accept you in heaven and you rest in peace.  I will miss you!

With Love,
Frank Pena

my favorite memories with mama Carmen was in kindergarten. I remember before school started we went back to school shopping and we got similar shirts that I wore on the first day of school. I also remember her picking me up from school sometimes and we would go to wendys and get a backed potato with a Mc' flurry.   my other favorite memories with mama carmen were going to the pool, I feel like the pool is where most memories were made. she taught me how to dive, how to swim, how to put in water earplugs so I didn't get ear infections, I learned a lot from mama Carmen. I'm gonna miss doing a lot of things with her, especially Christmas and my birthday. during the holiday's mama Carmen didn't joke. She went all out and put all of her love into the presents she gave. I will also miss her cooking my favorite meal on my birthday (pork chops) and my birthday spankings. I am gonna miss you so much mama but you will always be in alive in my heart. luv u 

Dear Carmen! you will live in our hearts forever. May you be resting in peace in heaven. 

Mama, I know your looking down on us from heaven.  You loved and touched so many people.  We are heartbroken and we give thanks for all of the beauty, fun, unconditional love and laughter that you filled us with. There were so many fond memories together.  We feel you with us and get the gift of you through the kids and your family.  Thank you for loving me as a son.  Thank you for sharing every minute with us and staying up with me the late nights just to make sure that I would go to bed.  We miss you so much!!!!!!  Thank you for sharing your wondrous life with us.

Baby always challenged me to read. She gave me 10 cents for new words that I learned if a could spell it, describe it and correctly use it in a sentence.  Whenever I learned a new word on the streets or at school, and there were a lot,  she would say look it up.  When I told her the word wasn't in the dictionary she would say don't use it because it's not a real word.  Baby was part sister and part Mom but she ws all love.

I woke recently, to voices in my head telling me write what is coming into your heart now. here it is: 
 For weeks, while the love of my life fought to continue to be with us in body, I stood next to her side as her advocate, sounding board, struggling to keep my promise to her “you will not be alone”. How do I deal with the separation of one body which we have been for over 50 years. I looked around me, saw and heard, our family, our friends, friends of family, friends of friends support us via telephone, facebook, instagram, word of mouth describing her as mom, grandma, baby, titi, sis, my friend, Carmensita, Carmen, my sweetheart, my heart. I was numb by the outpouring of love for her and me, how she left a bit of herself in so many people. I realized that I will never be alone, your outpouring of love for Carmen and me is proof of that. How do I express to you what she meant to me? No need to explain because we lived it every day. How do I explain to you why she is not here with us today in body, the scripts of our lives are written by God, we cannot change them! I woke up from my sleep today to many voices in my heart, all telling me about the seeds of love she planted in everyone she has met, past and present. All I can say is that I my heart is at pease now, she will never let me nor any of us be alone, nor will I. I hope to carry her legacy of love with joy in my heart. God will keep her busy.

I felt like Carmen was there to cheer me on too at our games in high school. When Carmen and her cowbell showed up, which was ALWAYS, she gave all of us around her so much support and love. I miss those days but still feel her cheers!

Carmen was always the one to give it to me straight. She was there to give me advise, and guidance growing up.  She was like an aunt.  You where a great friend not only to my mother, and father, but you were also mines.  I love you so much and thank you for always showing, and giving my family your love. You will always be missed and loved. We where blessed to have you in our life.  With so much love.  
Edward III,Andrea,Aysis,Edward IV Mack. 
Luis, Mercedes Ramos Edwin,Carolina,Nayomi,Gabriela Rodrigues.

A feisty, caring and humorous demeanor is what always comes to mind when we think of "Mami Chula" as we affectionately called her.
Family was of utmost importance to her. We will always treasure the times we spent together, which always abounded with laughter spurred on by  her wonderful recollections. There is no doubt her loving and caring ways will surely carry on through her beloved "Papi Chulo", her children, son-in-law and her grandchildren. The apple does not fall far from the tree, her joyous spirit will continue to bring smiles and love through them.

Carmen...so painful talk about you without you already...

I met you during my year abroad at Wooster School. I was at Lisette’s classroom and really fast I got to meet you guys because of your hospitality. Having you, Mercado’s family,  around was very helpful for me, they made me feal like I was at HOME. If someone got to be abroad knows what I’m talking about.

CARMEN, you made me laugh every time that I was by your side, sometimes I was  sad, homesick and you and your family help me a lot!!!! For  that I will be grateful for the rest of my life. 

I know that you are near us, family and friends. You will be in my thoughts forever!!!!! 

Love you

María 

Carmen always lighted up the room with her laugh and big smile anywhere she arrived. When she passed I told my son and he said “oh no Mom, why her? She was always so nice to me”. He is so right. Carmen was always sweet and nice to everyone and we will miss her dearly.  I know there is a party in heaven as she walks in! Out thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Sincerely,

Marline and Rafy

Always the loudest fan in the stands and always with the cowbell!  You’ll be cheering your family on from up above, loud and proud I am sure.  ✌🏻❤️⚽️

Dear Carmen, 
I sure am going to miss you and that special Carmen sass. You were the cool mom! One of the girls! I loved that we never had to hold back with you. You were so much fun to hang out with and so easy to talk to. 
You had such a big heart and always showed my girls so much love. Thank you for being their mamá Carmen too. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. We love you and we’ll never forget you. 

Carmen always,always had a smile on her face,no matter where we were she was the life of the party. She was secure in her marriage and would share Carlos with the girls so we could have a dance partner!! 
Carmen made me a beautiful Christmas ornament that I will treasure.
I will miss you my dear friend! 
May God wrap his loving arms and hold you tight. 
My deepest condolences Carlos and Family !!

Mom, I am still waiting for someone to pinch me and say this is a joke or that I am being punk'd but then thats the selfish human side of me not wanting to accept God has better plans for you and He call Angels for a reason. I felt your transition on Sunday...I just didn't believe it was, your spirit was so strong and I couldn't understand why my mind was racing. Now, I understand! My two favorite memories of you...is the bond and love you have for your family. You were such a pure soul, I loved your honesty, your laughter, your realness, was never afraid to express who you are and most importantly your lessons. I will always cherish our talks, you gave the best advice and selfishly I wish you would be here longer to give more. I know you are up in Heaven, looking down and asking why we mourning you? How can we not? But I know you understand it's not mourning it's rejoicing in the legacy and happy times we had with you. Remember the salon/barbershop celebration? OMG...the best night ever; we laughed so hard and talking about good old fashion back East festivities. And let's not forget how you would do everything to rally for others (remember the backpack for kids) collection?  Mom, I am truly missing your physical present on Earth but I take joy in knowing you are always with us in spirit and not too far away. Until we see you again, I love you with every fiber of my being and I thank GOD He allowed us to spend time with you and He gave you to US.  Love you, MOM!!!!

Titi Carmen,
Thank you for accepting me for who I am and loving me and my kiddos like family.  You were always there to listen, give advice, and straighten me out when I needed it.  You showed me through your strength, humor, sass, love of your family and others the type of woman I want to be.  You will be greatly missed but never forgotten and always someone I will continue to look up to.  

I love you Titi,
Cassandra



Rest in eternal peace Carmen..I will always remember your beautiful smile, your sense of humor was unique. You always made me laugh and enjoy your company, even when you weren't feeling well you didn't let that stop you from making others laugh. I remember our casino trips and how much fun we had. You will be missed ..til we meet again, much love to my dear cousin Carlos ,Lisette, Adrian and the family 

Wow, so many but I remember when she was preagnant from Lissette she came to my house and told mami, mami te tengo una noticia, vas hacer abuela, another of my favorite was when Jennifer my eldest daughter was born we went to Danbury for a weekend because she wanted to meet her baby niece and I was a new mom did not know much about babies and I didn’t know how to swaddle a baby and she took a wool blanket and swaddled her and she told me babies need to be really warm and wrapped up tight and they will sleep and Jennifer slept all night after she thought me how to do it, 

OBITUARY

Carmen Louise Mercado

March 3, 1948 – July 29, 2018

Demaine Funeral Home – Fairfax

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