Carmen is Loved and will be greatly missed by her children, Esther Atilano, Juan de Dios Atilano, Pablo Atilano and his wife Maria, Teresa  Monrreal and husband Jesus,  Yolanda Atilano LeVan and her husband Denis and Silvia A. Cordero and her husband Pablo; stepchildren, Micaela Atilano  and Raul Atilano; 31 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; 24 1/2 great-great-grandchildren and other loving family members and friends.  Carmen lived a long blessed life.  She was a wonderful woman, a loving mother and awesome grandmother who's smile would bring you joy.  She loved to sing. As a young girl,  she competed in a Mexican talent competition, with all the applauds from the audience, you could tell she was La Reyna de Mexico..  Her love for music and singing spread down to her children. She worked at St. Francis Nursing Home for over 12 years,  cooking for the elderly and staff.   She was a great cook, selling tacos, caldos and her famous hot sauce.  She enjoyed cooking with her family until the last days of her life.

Carmelita was always working at home as well crocheting, making clothes and purses. She was very active with several different talents. She was  a woman of faith. Her love for her family was surely known to  each one of them, always giving us blessings. Our loving beautiful mother, grandmother has gone home to be in heavenly peace. Until we meet again.  You will always be the Queen of our Hearts for all eternity. We love you so much thank you for all the love you showed us.