Carmen Jimenez, 91, of New Britain, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015 at John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington. She was the widow of Juan Jiminez. Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Pedro Garcia and Petronila Rivera. Carmen was a New Britain resident since 1978.
Surviving are her children: Filimon Jimenez, Rosa Jimenez, Petronila Jimenez, Luis Jimenez, Carmen D. Jimenez, Margarita Jimenez, Bruny Jimenez, Marcos Jimenez, Juan Jimenez, and Maria Valentin. Also surviving are a sister, Elisa Garcia, many grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. Carmen was predeceased by a daughter, Anna Maria Jimenez.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., New Britain. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday from 6-9 PM at the funeral home.