Saturday, February 22, 2025
Dearest Aunt Carmen, Happy Feast on a Saturday, all Saturdays are the days of our Blessed Mother, and you also have one of her names, Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Your Family is doing well and strong. You have provided well for them. Continue to be near to them and to us,
your Families, and greet our Loved Ones for us. We love each of you dearly.  Sister.

To Uncle Alex, his Son and his Daughters and their Families
Dear Aunt Carmen, You are still with us and always will be with your Family that you Loved and Cared for.  Remain near for them and for All our Families.  You loved the Church as our Grandparents did.
Bless us and may All our heavenly Loved Ones stay near to help us.
                                                                                                                                  Sister.

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Dear Uncle Alex and my Cousins, It seems like yesterday that we were just warming up from that dreadful cold. And I never thought this would happen to Aunt Carmen. I will never forget that day or date, a President day. When Grandmother went to Heaven, I remember Grandpa saying about Grandma, "...She gave me many soldiers..." May Aunt Carmen pray for us and help us, and now help our Country.  Sister. Lv you All and our Trejo Families.


Dearest Uncle Alex, Son and Aunt Carmen's Girls and your Families, I celebrated Aunt Carmen's Day yesterday because it was on a recovering cold Monday that I received the news coming out of an H.E.B. grocery store here in San Antonio and was stunned, and the first thing I thought of was, -I don't have a picture of Aunt Carmen!
...Then we received this lovely picture of her. Later in the months, I remembered that I think she was in my Parents' wedding picture. Mom had mentioned a bit like it. Lv each of you and our Trejo Families. From our Family to yours.  Sister Theresa Trejo, S.S.C.J.

These are just a few thoughts and feelings I want to share with my Aunt Carmen’s beloved family and friends. Among her many nephews and nieces she was always respectfully remembered as  “Aunt Carmen”, despite  being closest to the ages of her oldest nephews and nieces. Her laughter was unique and contagious.  You could say that if everyone was laughing in a room , hers would stand out as very unique and special. I could always drop by  her home unexpectedly and she and Uncle Alex would always make you feel special and honored to have you visit them. During conversation you could not help but notice her listening intently to what you had to say as if listening to a famous celebrity. She truly demonstrated and took the art of conversation to a higher level by keying in to being an unselfish listener and putting you first. Her picture featured in this web  site testifies to her illuminating face when she smiled and reminds me of her beloved sister, Aunt Esther. Please, my very heart felt love and condolences goes to her immediate family and especially, Uncle Alex. 
With loving regards,
Alfred T Gonzales

These are a just few thoughts and feelings I want to share with my Aunt Carmen’s beloved family and friends. Among her many nephews and nieces she was always respectfully remembered as  “Aunt Carmen”, despite  being closest to the ages of her oldest nephews and nieces. Her laughter was unique and contagious.  You could say that if everyone was laughing in a room , hers would stand out as very unique and special. I could always drop by  her home unexpectedly and she and Uncle Alex would always make you feel special and honored to have you visit them. During conversation you could not help but notice her listening intently to what you had to say as if listening to a famous celebrity. She truly demonstrated and took the art of conversation to a higher level by keying in to being an unselfish listener and putting you first. Her picture featured in this web  site testifies to her illuminating face when she smiled and reminds me of her beloved sister, Aunt Esther. Please, my very heart felt love and condolences goes to her immediate family and especially, Uncle Alex. 
With loving regards,
Alfred T Gonzales

My mother asked that I relay this condolence message:
“I was stunned and saddened by the news of Carmen’s passing. Carmen was one of my closest friends. She was an incredible woman. It was an honor to have known her.  I know she loved her beautiful family so much and prepared you all to handle this tragic loss.  May you all find comfort in all the special memories you shared together.  You are all  in my thoughts and prayers. - Aurelia Gorham”


Prayers to the entire Arriaga family on the sudden passing of Carmen. We are thinking and praying for you all. <3


Love always,
Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Vazquez
Angelina, Ava & Little Manuel

Dearest Arriaga & Trejo Families, we are sending our deepest condolences to you on the recent passing of our Tia Carmen. I remember Tia Carmen, my Grandma Margaret's sister, to always have a beautiful smile and humorous chuckle that always put us children at ease and in a good mood during family visits. I also cherish the memories of music playing and the wonderful aromas of food cooking in her kitchen that will stay with me forever. I wish y'all peace and comfort during this difficult time of grieving. Hugs to all,

Adela Zavala Yelton & Rich, Michael, Christian, & Ryan Yelton

Dear Uncle Alex & Son, Alice, Yolanda, Gloria, and your Families, and 'All Relatives', I am so sorry about Aunt Carmen, but know in some way that she is in Heaven. She loved much and loved the Church. I will always remember her smile, her voice, and happy talk...all her goodness as you share. Your lovely picture From the Family made me feel better. Love you All, Always. Teresita, "Sister."

My dearest friend Gloria, my deepest condolences to you and your family. My heart is saddened and pained by the loss of your mother.  
Over the years we have helped each other through tough times. You are always there for me when I need someone to talk to, especially in the loss of my own mother in January.  Please know, I am here for you as well.  
God Bless 

Bestie, 
Joann &
Rodney Hernandez 
Extending condolences from 
Robert, Matt, Joey and Andrew 

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Matthew 5:4




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Mary Carmen Trejo Arriaga

December 3, 1942 – February 22, 2021

Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home & Forest Park Lawndale

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