Carlos is survived by; daughter Ruth (Jose M.) Cortes; daughter Sandy Arenas; son Carlos T. (AnnMarie) Arenas; daughter Yvette (Rob) Robinson; daughter Arlette (Teddy) Diaz; and daughter Alison Curran; grandchildren Alexis Ruth Cortez, Carlos Alonzo Arroyo, Yolanda Rosa Cortes, Matthew T. Arenas, Cody Adam Carroll, Brandon T. Arenas, Isha Navarro-Carroll (Dan Carroll), Teddy Diaz Jr., Kallai Diaz, Dabria Diaz and Erin Judith Curran; great-grandchildren Leila Diaz and Jude Diaz.
Carlos was preceded in death by his wife Yolanda Ruth Arenas (nee Flores).
In his lifetime, Carlos held many titles: Army Veteran, Mechanic, Carpenter, Driver, Bouncer and most passionately a Sensei of Kung Mao Kung Fu Karate.
A visitation for Carlos will be held Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mount Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 South Oak Park Ave, Stickney, IL 60402. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 16, 2018 at Mount Auburn Funeral Home. A burial will occur at Mount Auburn Memorial Park, 4101 South Oak Park Ave, Stickney, Illinois 60402.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MountAuburnFuneralHome.com for the Arenas family.