Carmen Cecile Square

Carmen Cecile Bush Square was born on June 24, 1946, to Francis and Lula Gordon Bush in Rosa, Louisiana. She entered eternal rest on August 14, 2025, at the age of 79. Carmen was the seventh of twelve siblings.

She attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School from kindergarten through 11th grade. In 1965, due to the closing of the high school at Immaculate Conception, she transferred to Lincoln High School, where she graduated in 1966. That same year, she enrolled at Grambling College. While attending Grambling, she met her husband, Edward Square. Carmen earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics in 1971 and soon after moved to Houston. She and Edward were united in marriage in December of 1972.

Carmen dedicated more than 40 years to her career in food and nutrition services. She began as a Food Manager at St. Elizabeth Hospital and went on to serve in various hospitals and nursing homes throughout Houston and surrounding areas. She later worked as a Health Inspector for the City of Houston and as a Food Consultant for the Oliver J. Bell Unit, a minimum-security prison in Cleveland, Texas.

In 1976, Carmen joined St. Benedict Catholic Church, where she remained a devoted member for 49 years. She was also a faithful member of the Ladies Auxiliary, serving actively until her passing. For 35 years, she taught religious education to first communicants and generously volunteered her time in parish activities, including fundraising for the annual bazaar, selling raffle tickets, and preparing Louisiana gumbo for church events.

Carmen was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Lula Gordon Bush; sisters Agatha A. Bush and Mary Alice Bush; and brothers Ronald Bush, Donald Bush, and Alphonse Bush.

She leaves to treasure her memory, her beloved husband of 53 years, Edward Square; her son, Derrek Square (Tarsha Sanders); and her stepdaughters, Charline Smith and Yolanda Terry. She is also survived by her siblings: Theresa Olivier (Herman) of Lafayette, LA; Kathleen Bush of Rosa, LA; Agnes Bush of Houston, TX; Lynnette Figures (James) of Houston, TX; Reginald Bush of Lebeau, LA; and Timothy Bush (Doneilia) of Lebeau, LA. In addition, she leaves behind her cherished grandchildren Bria Square, Derrian Square, E'real Wooten, and L'vincea Brown; a loving extended family of nieces, nephews, and other relatives; and a host of friends who will miss her dearly.

Carmen will be remembered for her deep faith, her dedication to her family and community, and the countless lives she touched through her service and love

A Funeral Mass will be held at St Benedict Catholic Church, located at 4025 Grapevine St, Houston, TX 77045, on August 27, 2025, starting at 12:00 pm. The Committal will follow at Houston National Cemetery, located at 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038.