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Carmen Sears Obituary
Carmen met Ben in New York, NY in1966 while on vacation en route to Germany. Ben and Carmen were married in Fayetteville, NC on the 29th day of September 1969.
She is predeceased by her mother Maria Hudson and father George Hudson. Her sister Delia Santiago still resides in Puerto Rico and brother "Junior" Tirado (Deceased). From her husband's side she is survived by sister in laws: Mae Gallop, Jenneal Wiggins (Rolando), Armelia Smith, Lillian Nichols (Robert), Ruby Gibson (Kenneth), Earlean Sears Sutton (Deceased), JoAnn Haskett. Brother in laws include: Edward Gregory (Deceased), Leronia Sears (Deceased) wife (Sandra), James Sears (Marion), Floyd Sears (Phyllis), Thedas Sears (Cynthia), Michael Sears (Deceased).
Carmen is survived by her husband Benjamin F. Sears of 47 years. Son Christopher Tyrell Sears A.K.A. Abdul Al-Haqq Shakur, Daughter in law Tanisha Sears,
3 grandchildren, (23) Khadijah Sears, (17) Malik Sears & (11) Malika Sears.
Carmen had a big heart and was full of love and joy, she will be missed by all who knew her and loved her. Her faith was strong and her love for family stronger. God called his Angel home and may she Rest in Peace.
Visitation will be 5-7 pm Monday March 16, 2015 at Memorial Gardens Cemetery 3825 Airport Rd Colorado Springs, CO 80916
Funeral is at 10:30am Tuesday March 17, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Parish 626 Aspen Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80911
The family would ask that instead of sending flowers; that donations be made to Carmen's favorite charity.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
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Memories and Condolences
for Carmen Sears
March 26, 2015
Ben, Chris, Tanisha, and the grandchildren....I am so sorry for your loss. Carmen and I knew each other since 1967. I lived with her and her mother (Mrs.Tirado), when I worked for Nynex. We loved each other. I will miss our conversations.
Ruby Sears Gibson (Chesapeake, VA)
March 16, 2015
I first met Carmen several years ago at Immaculate Conception parish.At that time she was caring for the outdoor plants around the church. She was so easy to get to know! She was so joyful in her faith. We enjoyed many a cup of coffee and great conversation!
I will keep the family and Carmen in my prayers.
Marty Broestl
JoAnn Sears-Haskett
March 16, 2015
My heart is heavy at the passing of our Sister!!!!! Love you all!!!!
Perfecto and Rose Velasquez
March 16, 2015
Ben, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May god help you through this difficult time and the days ahead.
March 16, 2015
Ben, our family was blessed by the presence of your beloved Carmen in our lives. She brought great joy and happiness to Dorothy, Charles, Diane, Chip and Kine'. We will always treasure Carmen and keep her in our hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Diane Arnold
Ron Retherford
March 15, 2015
Ben my prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. Carmen will be missed and the times she saw me she would stop to talk and cared to make sure that I was doing okay after my wife passing. God Bless
Gary Adrian
March 14, 2015
She will be sorely missed by those of us who knew her at Immaculate Conception Parish. She showed so much joy, faith, and inspiring us to be closer to God.
Cristina Eyler
March 12, 2015
Carmen was such a caring and loving person. She was the perfect godmother to our son. She will be greatly missed.
Eloise Guerreiro
March 12, 2015
My family's sincere condolences to Ben and his lovely family. We all wanted a few more years to cherish Carmen's friendship, but we are so blessed for the years we were given. I'm going to miss my best friend's New York sense of humor, our trip to Denver in search of authentic Latin ingredients and to get our city fix, long talks about growing up in New York, that distinct Puerto Rican accent, and especially that ever kind and giving spirit that was Carmen. Carmen's ever endearing charm, made it hard not to love her. I just know it that, from now on, whenever I order a Long Island Ice Tea, I will surely hear Carmen's voice advising me, "THEY DON'T KNOW HOW DO MAKE LONG ISLAND ICE TEA OUT HERE, SO DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!" Chica, no worries, we will offer our prayers and Masses for you always, we love you and miss very much you.
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