Carmen Maria Alicea-Hernandez

Carmen Maria Alicea-Hernandez, the daughter of Ramon Alicea and Celia (Hernandez) Alicea, was born on February 22, 1926 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She moved to New York when she was a young girl and graduated from high school.

Carmen was blessed with a son Luis Nunez. They lived in New York until Luis was age 5 before moving back to Puerto Rico. They returned to the United States and eventually made their home in Glenwood, Iowa.

Carmen was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She loved to cook and go on walks. Carmen liked to sew and enjoyed animals. She loved to sing, especially gospel songs.

Carmen moved to the Glen Haven Home in Glenwood in 2006. She passed away there on October 25, 2012 at the age of 86 years, 8 months, and 4 days and was preceded in death by her parents; husband Pascual Montanez; and siblings, Joe, Raymond, Lydia, and Israel.

Carmen is survived by her son Luis Nunez and wife Margaret Ann of Glenwood; granddaughter Teresa Espinoza; and great grandson Jaylen Espinoza-Richardson.

A memorial fund has been established.

Inurment will take place at a later date.

Loess Hills Funeral Home of Glenwood in charge of arrangements.