Carmen Hernandez Favela, 77, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023 in El Paso, Tx. Carmen was a graduate of Bowie High School "Class of 1965, Once a Bear, Always a Bear." She was preceded in death by her parents, Brijido and Elvira Hernandez, her sisters, Amelia Carr, Minnie Chavez, Boris Hernandez, Kiro Huerta and Rosalia Hernandez. She is survived by her loving husband, Francisco "Kiko" Favela. Frank and Carmen dated for 62 years and were married for 57 blessed years. Also survived by their children, Francisco Favela Jr. and wife Dora, Christina Favela-Arambula and husband Eddie, Lori Favela-Muriel and husband Daniel, Lettie Favela-Sanchez and husband Jerry, and their youngest son, Albert A. Favela. Carmen had 8 grandchildren: Alyssa Favela, Alison Favela-Pinones, Alexis Favela, Frankie Favela III, Christine Socorro-Juba, Mario Socorro Jr., Danny Muriel II and Grecia Arambula. Her 5 great grandchildren are: Amaris Favela, Azalea Ortega, Christopher Pinones, Gianna Villareal and Joseph Juba IV. Her surviving siblings are Raul Hernandez, Armando Hernandez and Gloria Gutierrez, and her fur dog baby, Oreo.
Carmen lived her life dedicated to her family, friends, her faith and praying the rosary daily. She was a beautiful, loving, caring person and made everyone she met and knew, feel like family. Our mom was greatly adored by many and will be greatly missed. "We love you Mom, and you will live forever in our hearts."
Visitation will be held Monday, October 23, 2023 from 5:00 pm until 11:00 pm at Funeraria del Angel Central, 3839 Montana Ave., with a Rosary beginning at 7:30 pm. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 12:00 noon at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 408 Park Street. Cremation Services to follow.
The Rosary will be live-streamed through Facebook (Funeraria Del Angel Central) for those who are not able to attend.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelMartin.com for the Favela family.
