'Tia, 
 I just wanted to thank you for being the best tia any niece could ask for. You always encouraged me to do my best and be my best. You always made me smile, even when I didn't feel like smiling. I'm going to miss you and our Friday nights at MK Davis, but I take with me the laughter and the lessons you taught me. We love you always! -- Alfonso & Sophie Gonzalez'

'Oh, my dearest friend Carmen, 
How will I ever get along without you? You were always there to lift me up when I was down and to rejoice with me in my triumphs. I know you stayed around longer than logic tells us you should have, but you were such a fighter and you knew we needed you. Even though your body was ravaged by disease, we still looked to you for wisdom and courage--a little "life lesson" in our very midst. And even though your body was waning, your spirit was vibrant and glowing. People were drawn to that God-light in you--the light that is hard to see among the living, until it is extinguished in death. Did you ever know that you were my hero? I can only suffer now with the selfish pain of one who is left behind with only memories for comfort. It's been raining for two days now since you were commended to the earth. Even the heavens are crying.'

'I pray that the Lord will strengthen and comfort your family in this time of bereavement. Psalms 3:5-6 says "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy path." Trust God in all things and know Christ as Savior and Lord Rom. 10:9-10. May God bless you.'

'Dido, 
 I'll always remember your beautiful smile and that great laugh. We'll miss you deeply.Forever,in our hearts,thoughts and prayers. 
 your cousin, 
 Diana'

'Please accept our condolences. You are in our prayers. God Bless you.'

'My most sincere condolences to you all. 
Carmen will always be a very fine woman and special friend in my mind. We only talked occasionally, but when we did we were always laughing and exchanging little jokes. She was the kind of person that you Love on sight. 
Now you all have to be especially good, because she is watching!'

'I met Carmen over 25 years ago.From the very first we were instant friends.We shared many important events together in our young lives. Carmen will always be the person that I will remember who I shared most everything. I will be forever grateful that God gave me this special friendship in my youth.Even if we didn't see each other for many years,she will always be in my memories and in my heart. When I think of Carmen I will always think of the fun,helpful, and strong person she was. "Goodbye, Carmen, and thanks." Yvonne'

'Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss. Your mother's gift of laughter and love will live on through you and your children and in all those whose life she touched. May God's grace, peace and comfort be with each of you.'

'you were my friend for 22 years and you touched my heart like only a true friend can. you will be deeply missed and always remembered... until we meet again in heaven; i will hold you in my heart'

'The Highlands High School Girls Coaching Staff wishes to extend our sincere condolences to Carmen 's family.I will always remember Carmen for her outstanding personality.There wasn't a day that went by that she didn't brighten up our work place and our world. She was always willing to help anyone. I'm glad I was fortunate enough to know her. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.'

'I only met Carmen once in my life. She was my aunt ... the one I never got to know well enough. It was an emotional night for me. I was about to meet my cousins, on my father's side, that I never knew ... never grew up with. I was nervous ... a bit scared. When I met Jeneatte, we hit it off right away -- as if I knew her all of my life. It was the same with Carmen's other sons as well. Of course, right -- we have the same blood running through our veins. 
 When Jeneatte took me over, next door, to meet her mother, I was instantly welcomed by her. I remember her sitting down on the couch & looking up at me. But, I'll never forget what she said. "You have the right to know your family. No matter how anybody else feels, we are your family just as much as the ones you grew up with. You're beautiful ..." 
 Although that moment was fleeting in how we perceive "time" ... time on a watch, a clock, etc. ... that moment shot down the center of me and stayed. I truly never forgot that. 
 I send all of my love and hugs to you all ... my family that I still have yet to explore and get to know better. I have felt you in my bones since my first memory ... I will hold my heart out to you all as you grieve.'

'Carmen's family has my deepest sympathy on their loss of a beloved mother, wife and friend. She was one of a kind and will never be forgotten. Robert L. Lowery-former faculty member at Fox Tech High School'

'To all family members My thoughts and prayers are with you.'

'Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. 
God Bless. 
Staff @ Highland Park Elem., 
Georgia, Dorothy, Pat, Sakina'

'We had known Carmen since we attended Sendero Church many years ago. Carmen always had a smile. Recently we meet again at Fortress Church and she still had a beautiful smile. She will be missed!'

'I didn't know Carmen as well as I wish I would have. I remember her from high school and recently enjoyed her company at a gathering. We exchanged memories and laughed at our school day foolishness. Our reuninon has given alot of people an opportunity to reconnect with those who might otherwise never would have touched our hearts. Carmen's passing will be a difficult time for her family, friends, and those of us who didn't get the opportunity to share more with her. I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to her family. 
Cynthia A. Acosta'

'Dear Family, 
You are in our thoughts, prayers and love. Cousin Dido always tried to share her beautiful spirit with everyone around her, and We will miss her greatly, but we know she is gone to be with our Lord, and Saviour Jesus Christ, where there is no more pain, or sadness. Let us rejoice for her! and pay tribute to her in this place by loving each other as she shared her love and joy with us. My husband and I will be eternally greatful for the beautiful memories she gave us at our wedding. Love Always, 
 Lydia Diaz Marzouk "Lillie" 
 Abdenbi and Ibrahim Marzouk'

'Dr Joseph Allen & Family: My Husband and myself would like to extend our sympathy to you and her family on the dead of your beloved wife and mother Carmen. It was our privilege to have known such a wonderful person like 
Carmen. Our Prayers are with you and the family at this sad time. If we can 
help in any way,please don't hesitate. Love! Eamonn & Madeline Lester.'

'Joseph, Paul, Jeannette, John, James, Angelica, Kaylyn,

'I would like to extend my sincerest 
condolences to Carmen's family.I will 
be praying for you all that our Lord 
will give you strength and peace, knowing that Carmen is in a better place rejoycing and no longer in any pain.I know how much you will miss her 
as time goes on but be at peace and 
know that she is smiling on you and 
she'll be watching over you. 
Bless you all, 
Linda Reno'

'I thank God for this precious instrument of cheer and hope for all her family and friends. May you hold on to our Lord's wing and may He give you the peace and wisdom of looking forward of meeting once more in the hereafter...........Blessings < MaryJane Cantu'

'Dear Mommy, 
Thank you for being there for me always. I will always remember your beautiful smile and how wonderful you made me feel when i felt the worst. you are my inspiration and my hope...thank you for being my mother. I love you.'

'Carmen, 
I thank God that he allowed me to know you and still I'm trying not to curse him for taking you away. I know you are in a better place, I just wish we could have eaten our pie. I love you like a mother, you will always be in my heart. I will take care of Jeannette, but I think you knew that already.'

'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Carmen, we will all miss her very much. I do believe that Carmen will always be remembered for her loving smile and kind heart. We are thankful for the few moments in life that we were able to spend with her. She was so dedicated to her family and we hope the family will find comfort in knowing that they were so loved. She will be deeply missed.'

'Sorry to hear of the lost of your wife and for the children your mother,I will always remember the smiling face of carmen she was always,telling jokes and was funny,she went to my going away party on july 30th it was a hawaiian style and she said I didnt dress hawaiian but Im here, she said she was just so tired. well carmen the lord has taken you so you wont be so tired anymore.My prayers go out to all of you and her grandchildren whom she loved so much also.I'm sorry I won't be there I'm in hawaii with my daughter but I will remember her in spirt and in my heart.My friend,My classmate.I will Miss You So Much Carmen.'

'We are deeply sorry. Thank God she is in a better place and no longer suffering. Now she is able to watch over everyone and keep us safe.'

'The faculty and staff of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department wishes to extend our condolences to the Martinez-Allen family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.'

'Carmen, we will miss alot. You always brought joy into everyones lives.We love you very much and will miss you.You will always be in our hearts.'

'Carmen will be sorely missed by many friends. I was very fortunate to renew my freindship with her during the reunion planning. May she rest in peace.'

'Our deepest sympathy on your loss of Carmen Martinez Allen. My mother knew her so well and talked about your smile and jokes in high school. We met her a couple of times and we could the gleam of happiness between both of them. Mom even said that the reunion at the Chili Bowl with everyone seem like they never lefted behind. She made my mother relaxed and enjoy the game, but due to my grandfather's illness, mom did not go out as much as we like to and Carmen understood that very well. Mom is heartbroken and sad that one of your friends have lefted us, but we all will bounds back and continue to fulfill everyone's dream. We will never forget that big beautiful smile in our minds. I wish there were more like her in this earth. 
Deepest Sympathy, 
Robert and Samanth Browning'

'Please accept our deepest sympathies during your time of sorrow. In the greatness of the Lord's work, we may find ourselves lost for not being able to see what is on the other side. Please stay strong in faith knowing Carmen is now in and around all of her loved ones as they walk through their earthly paths. God bless all family and friends affected in Carmen's assention to ever-lasting life in the kingdom of the Lord.

'My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know the emptiness you all have in yourselves. I just finish saying goodbye to my dad who passed a week ago and buried Monday. But the saddest of it all is that we are still here, while she is happy, peaceful and rejoicing your past loved ones. May we continue to endure her dreams and fulfill them before we are ourselves are there to meet her as she waits us with a big smile, hello and open arms. 
May God be with you all and keep you in my prayers. 
Sincerely, 
Tonie J. Martinez Browning'

'Most of my memories of Mrs. Allen are of seeing her outside when I would go to the Matlocks'. She would smile and wave, and if Chad and John Eric were leaving with me, she would likely call out to them to have a good time. I will remember her kind smile and gentle ways. Her children, especially "the twins", were often at the Matlocks', and I got to know the family through them. Chad and John Eric spoke kindly of Mrs. Allen, and I always felt like they were in good company when they were in her home. I wish she had not had to endure her difficult illness, but she did it with grace, style, and a peace only held by those who know the Lord.Please remember that death is not extinguishing the light- it is turning off the lamp because the dawn of day has come. My thoughts and prayers are with you.'

'I am so happy that I got to see Carmen at our recent Fox Tech Class of 72 Reunion. I admire her strength and courage while trying to accept her illness. I will always remember her wonderful smile, bright eyes, and her joy of life. God bless you all and grant you peace.'

'My condolences to her husband and children. I attended High School with Carmen. She was a great person, always had a smile for everyone. She was funny and walked with a spring in her step. I saw Carmen again at our 30th reunion planning get togethers, and it was as if we never were apart. She loved her family and when she spoke about them her face would just light up and she was very proud of them all. Her grandaughter was her baby. I am so glad that I was able to rekindle my friendship with her. I love you and will miss you . Thank you for coming back into my life and I will always carrie our memories in my heart.'

'My sincere condolences to Carmen's husband, sons, daughter and grandaughter. I attended high school with Carmen. Carmen's personality was so "radiant". Thirty years later, Carmen still possessed that same radiance. She had a love for life and always spoke endearingly about ALL of her family. She referred to her granddaughter as "the apple of my eye"....She loved her so much. I will always remember Carmen for her beautiful smile, the "twinkle" in her eyes, and for her compassionate and gentle heart. I will treasure the precious memories Carmen gave us from the time we started to prepare for our 30th year high school reunion to our almost-monthly get-togethers. Carmen has taught us the importance of keeping in touch with each other,counting our blessings, but more importantly, the art of forgiveness. Carmen will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to be a part of her life. I love you, Carmen and you are only as far away as my memory and you will always be close to my heart.'

'Prima you were a beautiful person inside and out. You always had a kind word for me and my family. We will miss you dearly. 
 your cousin 
 Danny Boy'

'As we travel though this journey of life we are fortunate if we can develope true friendship with enough people to count on one hand. Carmen is one of those rare individuals I could always count on as a true friend. She will always be with me in my heart and I am comforted knowing she is now in a far better place. God blessed us when he placed her with us. I am confident she is still watching over us all. 
Glenn'

'We are very sorry to hear of Carmen's death. We attended a party for a 15 year old girl with Manuel & Patricia Fuentes in San Antonio, where we met Carmen. She had hired the musicians for the evening reception. I remember Carmen standing with the musicians for photos. She was a very beautiful lady.'

OBITUARY

Carmen Martinez-Allen

August 2, 1954 – October 7, 2003

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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