Brenda and her identical twin sister were born to Evelyn and Alvin Raymond on January 2, 1942, in Houston, Texas. Brenda grew up in Houston, Texas, graduated from St Pius X High School and attended the University of Houston. While attending the University of Houston, she met her future husband, Mike Carew. They were blessed to enjoy 60 years of marriage spending the last 41 years of their married life in San Antonio raising their 2 children: Michael Carew, Jr and Christopher Carew. Brenda’s work career was primarily in the area of Property & Casualty insurance where she enjoyed 29 years with The Hartford Insurance Group in San Antonio. The Hartford recognized her work ethic and commitment to do a good job. She cherished her family and friends and always loved a good story. Brenda enjoyed her grandchildren, gardening and gambling. There were many outings with her family until Mike’s ALS progressed. She retired from The Hartford and committed to be his caregiver.
Brenda was predeceased by her husband, Mike; her twin sister, Linda and her husband, Jack Rowland; her parents; grandparents; father and mother-in-law; great niece, Kaylee Carew; and great nephew, Mark Hopkins. She is survived by her sons Michael, Jr. (Sharon Carew) and Christopher (Carol Carew); 4 grandchildren, Megan Carew Oedel (Bill), Kenedy Carew, Harrison Carew, Ava Carew; and one great-grandson, Michael Kincaid Oedel; her brother in law, Hal (Barbara Carew); sister-in-law, Ofelia Jaime; goddaughter, Tiffany Alvarez; her sister’s daughters, Cindy Hopkins and Karen Timmerman; great niece, Jennifer Hopkins; numerous nieces and nephews.
Her family wants to extend their gratitude to family, friends, and neighbors who generously supported both her and Mike.
May she rest in peace with the knowledge that we loved her well and she will be carried on in the hearts of all those she touched.
The family will receive guests beginning at 5:30 P.M. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, followed by a rosary, beginning at 6:30 P.M, at Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 N. Loop 1604 E.
The Funeral Service will take place at 12:30 P.M. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 N. Loop 1604 E.
Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 17501 Nacogdoches Road.
Flowers will be appreciated or a donation to the ALS Association. Donate.ALS.org
To view the service for Mrs. Carew, please click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l8oh77VfHFWy2AWdr7ArFYqJb6ZmJKVW/view
