Carmen Teresa Arteaga Blake
January 21, 1943 ~ November 4, 2020
Carmen Teresa Arteaga Blake, 77, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Rosary will be held Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 7:00 pm, and Funeral Mass will be held Monday, November 9, 2020 at 10:00 am, both at Church of the Magdalen. Preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Antolina Arteaga; brother, Robert Arteaga; sister, Josephine Leer, and grandson, Blake Shaffer. Survived by her daughters, Teri (Mitch) Gee, Keli (Kevin) Shaffer, Brandi Blake; Son, Tony (Cara) Blake; grandchildren, Bailey Semeniuk, Camille Gee, Taryn Daniels, Crandall Blake, Lawson Shaffer, Carlin Blake, Kolton Shaffer; and nephew, Bobby Leer. A memorial fund has been established with the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67219. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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I’m so sorry to hear about Carmen, she was such a sweet lady and I know how deeply she loved her family. She was so spunky, I know there are many wonderful memories of times together with her family. Prayers for peace for you all during this difficult time.
I’ve known Carmen for over twenty years. We were co-workers at Toys R Us. She was so loving and such a great storyteller. There was one very early morning, we were leaving work and she was going to drop me off at my home. It was Christmas time and it was snowing big, beautiful flakes. Carmen yelled at me across the parking lot. She was standing by her car, looking up at the parking lot light. She was turning in circles as she held her hands up to the sky. She said, “Tonya, look up at the snow! Have you ever seen anything so beautiful?” That’s how I’ll always remember my good friend!
So many great moments with Miss. Carmen! I worked with her at Toys R Us! She had much encouragement for me as a young mother. We laughed hugged And cried many of times! I believe, to know her was to love her! She left a great impact on many of her TRU family. Always so kind and loving 🥰. Prayers to her loved ones as they are grieving with the loss of such a wonderful kind hearted woman!
Carmen was ten days younger than myself. We went to school together. We didn’t live far apart. She was giving, kind and had a beautiful soul. She even enhanced my Spanish vocabulary. Tho its been near sixty years since I saw her last, she was impossible to forget. My condolences to her family. May God rest her soul. Marv Stepson Oklahoma
Prayers for Carmen and her family!
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Always loved talking with your mom. The last time I saw her , she was working at the body shop. She was so excited for us to meet again after many years. I loved hearing her talk about the family.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss!! Carmen was such a sweetheart!! She will be missed. May God be with all of you through this tough time. -Dana Capps