Carmen was born in Veracruz, Mexico, the third offspring of fourteen children. She met the love of her life (Donald) in a manner told only in fairytales, two ships passing (literally) on a lake, while he was in Mexico vacationing. She then married him in Mexico City on Sept. 12, 1964. Carmen passed away unexpectedly and suddenly beside her loving husband on February 21, 2011, in Mexico City at the commencement of a family visit. Carmen was predeceased by her parents, Sebastian Salamanca Ortiz, Maria de Jesus Barrientos and three siblings, Dulce Maria, Carlos and Adriana. Carmen and Don established their home in Coquitlam, started their family and then moved to Prince Rupert, Terrace, and finally Victoria where she resided. Carmen leaves her husband, Donald of Victoria; three children, Yvonne Wysocki (Mark Gordon) of Surrey, Albert (Laura Martin del Campo) Rose of Santa Ana, California and Corinna (Shawn) Morrison of Victoria. She leaves eight grandchildren, Arek, Keith, Weslee, Brandon, Ashley, Donald, Josephine and Wyatt. She also leaves a large family of ten brothers and sisters in Mexico. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great nephews and nieces in both Mexico and Canada and many friends to mourn for her. Carmen was a loving person to each and every person she met and was extremely devoted to all of her grandchildren whom she dearly loved. She was always there to help if someone was in need of it. She leaves a huge hole in our hearts and will be greatly missed.
A Funeral Mass was held for her in Mexico City on February 22, 2011 and a Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Cross Parish, 4409 Gordon Head Road in Victoria, BC on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 11:00 am with reception to follow. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Debbie Turner
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Candice Wallace Dear Don,
Please accept my deepest condolence. Though I did not know your wife I do trust in the saying that behind every good man there is a good woman. So I believe she was indeed a great woman. May the comfort of God help you and your family through this difficult time.
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Donna & Dennis Kent Dear Don, Yvonne, Albert, & Corrina,
We were shocked to read about Carmen’s passing. I will always remember how gracious she was when we first met her after joining Court Services. She was the epitome of a classy lady!!
It was good to hear your grandchildren speak at the service today as Carmen will live forever in your children and grandchildren.
Remember all the good times
Donna & Dennis
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Valin and Wauneta Marshall Dear Don and family:
It took us a few minutes to realize what had happened when Wauneta quietly passed me Carmen’s obituary. We both could hardly believe the news and sadly imagined your own shock at what had happened. We offer our deepest sympathy and want you and your family to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Monika Hall Kowalewski Dear Don, Yvonne, Corinna, Albert and families,
We are deeply saddened to hear this shocking news! Our hearts go out to you all. Please know that Carmen and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Un abrazo fuerte,
Monika & Bob Kowalewski
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Toni y Ado Salamanca Don,Albert,Ivonne y Corina
Que su recuerdo sea nuestra mayor alegria.
Los queremos mucho.
Tony y Ado
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Tracy Jeror Corinna, Albert, Yvonne & Don
My thoughts and prayers and love are with you all at this difficult time. I am saddened to hear of the loss of Carmen. I have many wonderful memories of her as she was like a mom to me. She will be missed dearly by all who had the honour of knowing her She was truly a beautiful soul. Take strength in all the love and wonderful memories you have shared with her.
Peace and Love to you all
Tracy Jeror
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Martha, Ana Paulina, Jorge Jr & Jorge Salamanca Corinna, Albert, Yvonne & Tío Don
A privilege it was for all of us to be part of the life of Tía Carmen. We were honored to be deeply touched by her kindness, love & joy for life and through her legacy, Tía Carmen will be with for ever.
All our love and prayers for you, our Canadian Family.
God bless you all.
Martha, Ana Paulina, Jorge Jr & Jorge
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Alix Campbell My dear Don, this is indeed shocking news. While our contacts have been fleeting of recent years, it has always been clear to me that your marriage was a very special and enduring relationship …one to be envied. I know that you will find strength in a wonderful legacy of memories and that there are many who are thinking of you with affection right now. Please count me among them.
Alix
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Angie Uriegas Dear Donald, Yvonne, Albert and Corinna:
You have lost your world, this world has lost a wonderful woman.
May knowing that others care, be comfort to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Her smile will be missed.
Angie
Dear family & friends,
Please accept my sincere condolences.
I did not know Carmen personally, but I do know the hurt & loss that comes from the death of a loved one.
I have found much comfort in the Bible and the hope it holds out of being re-united with our dead loved ones again in the near future.
It has been promised that soon ” a loud voice from the throne will say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Revelation Chap. 21:3-4
My prayer is that you too will find hope and comfort from this wonderful promise from our loving Heavenly Father.
Sincerely,
Ms. Debbie Turner