Carmen M. Perez

Carmen M. Perez (nee Arce), age 82, of Lorain, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at the Northridge Health Center, North Ridgeville.
She was born on February 26, 1929, in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, where she spent most of her younger years. She moved to Lorain over 50 years ago. She was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel, where she participated in prayer groups and was a member of the Legion of Mary. She enjoyed going to bible studies and reading her bible. Through the years, she held various jobs such as, helping in the kitchen at Avondale Golf Course, and worked in housekeeping for Mayers & Goldbergs.
Carmen enjoyed traveling to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Florida, and Puerto Rico. She enjoyed cooking Spanish food, gardening and being with her family and friends. Carmen loved listening to music and dancing. She also enjoyed babysitting for many children.
She is survived by her children; Myra (Alfredo) Cardona, of Lorain, Heriberto (Ann) Hernandez, of Lorain, Edwin (Nora) Hernandez, of FL, Andy (Christina) Hernandez, of Amherst, Iris (Joe) Green, of Lorain, Ray (Carolina) Hernandez, of Lorain, Jerry (Debra) Hernandez, of Akron, and Ricky Hernandez, of Amherst, Elviria M. Aguino, of New Mexico, 20 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pablo M. Perez, in 1995, a son, Eliezer, in 2006, 2 grandchildren, her parents, and her brothers and sisters.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 19, from 5-9 pm, in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, where prayers will be held Friday, at 8:45 am. Her funeral Mass will follow at 9:30 am, at Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. The Rev. Fr. William Thaden, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.