Carmen Fontanez

Carmen Fontanez was born July 17, 1927 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Her parents were Engracia Hernandez and Triburcio Santiago. Her amazing brothers and sisters were Christino, Francisco, Luis, Concepcion, Juanita, Austria,Goya, Petra and Yanni. Carmen moved to New York City in the early 1950’s. She married in January 1957 to Alberto Fontanez and they had two daughters Carmen and Amalia. Her son-in-law Ramon was thought of highly as her own son. She had six grandchildren: Luis, Orville, Amaris, Alyse, Charise and Emilia. She also had many nieces and nephews she loved dearly. Carmen accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at The First Christian Church of the Valley in New York City. She was a godly woman following the virtuous woman’s character by caring for her siblings and was a pillar of faith and encouragement to all her family. Due to her debilitating health she moved in with her daughter Carmen and son-in-law Ramon Rodriguez in October 2009. In 2011 she moved to Evergreen Health and Rehab in Winchester, VA and in December 2013 she was transferred to Envoy of Woodbridge, VA where she received comfort care and went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, December 29, 2013. Her past times were sewing, mending, crafts and cooking. Her specialty and favorite were “pasteles” every Christmas and New Year’s! She was known to have a servant’s hearts; generous with whatever she had. She loved sending gifts to her granddaughters through the year. At the end of our visits she’d say: “Besitos de Chocolate”. She also enjoyed playing a few rounds of dominos. Although she will be missed; we will cherish the moments we spent with her and pass on her legacy. Hasta pronto, Mami, Ma, Abuela, Titi, Hasta pronto. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 4, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA where services will begin at 7:00 PM with Pastor Tom Moore officiating. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at 1:30 PM at Bright View Cemetery, Warrenton, VA. Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

Carmen Fontanez

July 16, 1927 - December 29, 2013