She was born in Dolores, Abra, Philippines on February 15, 1926, to Angel Barbosa and Maria Echave. Carmen was Mother to Noemi, Rowena and Rommel. She raised her children with love and devotion in Sta. Ana, Manila. As a custom Drapery Specialist, Carmen was known for her skills in sewing, and created custom curtains, where she had the opportunity to dress the windows of The Malacañang Palace in Philippines. In addition, she was most proud of babysitting about 26 children.
She survived by her children (Noemi, Fe, Rowena, Rommel and Loren), and three siblings (Pedro Ortega, Norma Barbosa, and Pacita Baroña).
Visitation for Carmen will be on Friday, October 7, 2022 from 4:00 pm. to 8:00 pm., at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, (Edward A. Tylka, Manager), 6000 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646. Prayers will be on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 9:20 am., at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am., at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, 6020 W. Ardmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60646. Interment at Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660. For info. call 773-774-4100 or visit www.malecandsonsfh.com.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MalecandSonsFH.com for the Gandeza family.
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