Carmen I. Santiago, 64, of New Haven passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Yale-New Haven Hospital/St. Raphael campus with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of 42 years to Manuel Mercado. Carmen was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on February 16th, 1956 and was the daughter of the late Arcilia Santos. She was a Special Education Assistant for the New Haven Board of Education for many years. Carmen was very devoted to her Christian religion. Mother of Angel Torres, Glisell, Lissette and Celines Mercado. Grandmother of Darmys I. and Jomar A. Colon, Luis J. Alicea and many other grandchildren. She was loved by her many siblings.
The visiting hours will be Monday, Jan. 25th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home on Tuesday morning, Jan. 26th at 10:00. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. (masks and social distancing strictly required for all services).
Estimada familia Mercado-Santiago, nuestro mas sentido pésame. Ustedes están en nuestros corazones y oraciones para que el Dios Todopoderoso deje fluir nuevas fuerzas y consuelo para sus corazones durante este tiempo de dolor. Sin embargo, también oramos para que les llenes sus mentes de esperanza para ver a nuestra querida Ivette pronto y unirnos a ese coro celestial que ella esta gozando en estos momentos con Cristo. Basado en Josue 1:9, tenga fe y nos desmayen porque el Señor les ayudará a superar estos tiempos difíciles pero descansamos en la certeza que Ivette esta de fiesta con Jesus junto a los otros hermanos/familiares que sean partido para morar con el Señor. Ustedes siempre están en nuestras oraciones y cualquier cosa nos llaman al 475.238.7136. Con amor, la Fam. Roldan
My Dearly beloved family am speechless in knowing that a beautiful loving ❤ caring wife mother grandmother cousin to all has departed peaceful to the doors of the kingdom. Ivette you will be missed by all especially me knowing that, I was always able to see you, when I would come around. I will miss our conversations and laughter. Rest in peace my beautiful angel. Love 💘 you always…
Ivette Descanza en Paz, princess De Dios. Mis más sinceras condolencias a tus hijos, esposo, nietos y demás familia.. te recordaré siempre por ser tan especial.. Rosita