Carmen (Chata) as I knew her to be was a beautiful cousin to me. Chata was like a daughter to my mom Beatrice Gastelum Gomez ....I know the love relationship my mom and her had got my mom thru the tough times ...she always took the time to chat with my mom and to listen to my moms joyful moments and my moms tough times.

I must say that my cousin Chata was loved and supported by a great husband Ray.

The two of them spent many years togethet as a married couple ....setting a great example of what commitment and marraige could be like.
From the days in San Fran as a kid traveling across the bay bridge on the trolley to visit my Grandma ...great memories , of my Grandma and my cousin Chata ....Dancing , Joking The corner deli ...the cold 2 story house in San fran ...the songs of our youth ...100 lbs of clay to create a woman , Hit the road Jack ...and dont you come back no more ...Then as time shows Jacks gone ..and Ray came along and took a walk passed her home and they became Two silloetts in the shade....one of my moms favorite songs

Wanting to say on this beautiful day Chata I love you , thanks for all the fun and grat memories ...thank you for loving and caring for my mom Beatrice or Bea ...as we close to her kniw her to be ...

You completed your journey ...you touched many lives ...you set a beautiful example of love , marraige and commitment.

Some say Rest In Peace ....I say ...Heavenbound time is not relevant everlasting life enjoy all that Hod has for you , you have only just begun to see the word of God and a deeper reality of his promises

I love you and will miss you your Cousin Roger

To Ray and the kids ...my condolences to the family ...Love you all and miss you as well

May the word of God guide you , May the son of God lead you May the Spirit of God comfort you ....Amen