Carmen Milagros Ortiz Acevedo
CARMEN MILAGROS ORTIZ ACEVEDO
Carmen Milagros Ortiz Acevedo, Ordained Minister, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, at the age of 81.
Born on October 31, 1944, in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico to Pablo Ortiz and Amelia Acevedo. One of 10 children, she is survived by her loving husband Edelmiro Ortiz Vazques: her siblings, Janet Centron, Charlie Ortiz, Maria L. Cedeno, Maria S. Castro, and Lucy Acevedo. Loving mother to Erica Berkes, Peter E. Arroyo, Camille Lazaridis and Mario E. Arroyo, Sr. Grandchildren: Jaime, Angelique, Samantha, Liam, Parris, Mario, Jr., Julien, and great grandchildren, Zachary, Hannah, Mario III and Noah, along with many
nieces and nephews.
God blessed her with many talents: Singing, musical art, including various instruments (self-taught), as well as painting and arts and crafts. Carmen had a big heart in doing God’s work and spreading his word, with missionary work in Santo Domingo.
She loved the Lord with an unbound passion. To her, Jesus was the “Pearl of Great Price.”
She will be remembered for her strong faith and love of the Lord. Her legacy lives on
through the many lives she touched and the family who will continue to carry her light.
Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing and funeral on Friday, March 13th, at McCafferty Funeral & Cremation Inc. 6711 Frankford Ave. (between Unruh & Knorr Sts) You may visit and comfort Carmen’s family during the viewing from 9:30am – 11:00am. There will be a prayer service at 11:00 am. Burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery where Carmen will be laid to rest.
My Aunt Carmen carried a rare beauty, both in her presence and in the strength of her spirit. She was sharp, wise, talented, and wonderfully determined, qualities that made her unforgettable to everyone who knew and loved her. Not long ago, during a special family gathering, my Aunt Carmen shared words of faith and salvation with her family. It was a powerful moment that revealed the depth of her heart and the love she carried for those closest to her. After sharing what was on her heart, she expressed a deep sense of gratitude and peace, as though something she had long carried within her had finally been fulfilled. Though her voice is now quiet, the seeds of faith, wisdom, and love she planted in her family will continue to grow for generations to come. Her life was a testimony, and her memory will forever remain a blessing. Mi tía Carmen llevaba una belleza poco común, tanto en su presencia como en la fortaleza de su espíritu. Era una mujer aguda, sabia, talentosa y maravillosamente firme en su carácter, cualidades que la hicieron inolvidable para todos los que la conocieron y la amaron. No hace mucho tiempo, durante una reunión familiar muy especial, mi tía Carmen compartió con su familia un mensaje de fe y salvación. Fue un momento poderoso que reveló la profundidad de su corazón y el amor que llevaba por los suyos. Después de compartir lo que llevaba en su corazón, expresó una profunda gratitud y paz, como si algo que había cargado por mucho tiempo finalmente se hubiera cumplido. Aunque hoy su voz está en silencio, las semillas de fe, sabiduría y amor que sembró en su familia continuarán creciendo por generaciones. Su vida fue un testimonio y su memoria será siempre una bendición.
Fui grandemente bendecido al tener a esta increíble mujer como mi madrastra durante casi 30 años. Fue verdaderamente una de las personas más amorosas y genuinas que he tenido el privilegio de conocer. Extrañaré profundamente las muchas conversaciones que compartimos: hablando de la Biblia, de la vida y de tantas otras cosas. Esos momentos significaron muchísimo para mí. Siempre se llenaba de alegría cada vez que mis hijos llegaban a la casa. Verlos correr para abrazarla y darle un beso la hacía muy feliz, y ellos también la amaban profundamente. El amor que ella le dio a nuestra familia fue real, cálido e inolvidable. Su partida deja un vacío muy grande en mi corazón, pero encuentro paz al saber que ahora está en un lugar mejor. Siempre llevaré su memoria conmigo, y el amor que nos dio nunca será olvidado. La amo profundamente, y por la gracia de Dios, tengo la esperanza de que un día volveremos a encontrarnos
May Carmen's soul rest in peace, and may we be surrounded by love and strength as we grieve her loss. Her life was a blessing, and her spirit lives on through those she touched. She was a lovely Mother, Grandmother and the BEST Mother-in-law! We love and miss you and we'll see you again. Psalm 34:18 "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Maravillosa mujer de Dios que me honre en pastorear. Gracias por enseñarme tanto y por tu testimonio intachable verdaderamente el Cielo ganó una gran mujer!!!
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Erica Berkes' mother. She was clearly a kind and generous person, and my heart goes out to Erica and her family. May her mother's gentle soul Rest In Peace. 💐 Michael Vartan
Carmen was a woman of deep faith who truly lived for God. Her faith was something she carried in every part of her life. She was also a devoted wife to my father. The love and commitment they shared was something our family will always remember. Together they built a home centered on faith, love, and family. To me, Carmen was like a second mother. She never missed any of my big accomplishments and was always there cheering me on and wishing the very best for me. Her support, encouragement, and love meant more to me than words can express. Carmen loved her family deeply and kept us all in her prayers. Though our hearts are heavy, we find comfort knowing she is now resting in the presence of the Lord she served so faithfully. Her legacy of faith and love will always remain with our family.
Fuiste mi madre espiritual siempre estuviste en todos mis momentos mis momentos tristes mis momentos alegres siempre estuviste ahí a mi lado jamás podré olvidarte, le doy gracias al señor por permitirme el privilegio de haberte conocido. Mi nieta Evenísse a la cual también le diste mucho cariño y muchos consejos siempre te estaremos agradecida y siempre te vamos a recordar fortaleza para la familia y que Dios los bendiga.
Fuiste mi madre espiritual siempre estuviste en todos mis momentos mis momentos tristes mis momentos alegres siempre estuviste ahí a mi lado jamás podré olvidarte, le doy gracias al señor por permitirme el privilegio de haberte conocido. Mi nieta Evenísse a la cual también le diste mucho cariño y muchos consejos siempre te estaremos agradecida y siempre te vamos a recordar fortaleza para la familia y que Dios los bendiga.
Carmen was a woman of deep faith who truly lived for God. Her faith was something she carried in every part of her life. She was also a devoted wife to my father. The love and commitment they shared was something our family will always remember. Together they built a home centered on faith, love, and family. To me, Carmen was like a second mother. She never missed any of my big accomplishments and was always there cheering me on and wishing the very best for me. Her support, encouragement, and love meant more to me than words can express. Carmen loved her family deeply and kept us all in her prayers. Though our hearts are heavy, we find comfort knowing she is now resting in the presence of the Lord she served so faithfully. Her legacy of faith and love will always remain with our family.
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Erica Berkes’ mother. She was clearly a kind and generous person, and my heart goes out to Erica and her family. May her mother’s gentle soul Rest In Peace. 💐
Michael Vartan
Maravillosa mujer de Dios que me honre en pastorear. Gracias por enseñarme tanto y por tu testimonio intachable verdaderamente el Cielo ganó una gran mujer!!!
May Carmen’s soul rest in peace, and may we be surrounded by love and strength as we grieve her loss. Her life was a blessing, and her spirit lives on through those she touched. She was a lovely Mother, Grandmother and the BEST Mother-in-law! We love and miss you and we’ll see you again.
Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Fui grandemente bendecido al tener a esta increíble mujer como mi madrastra durante casi 30 años. Fue verdaderamente una de las personas más amorosas y genuinas que he tenido el privilegio de conocer. Extrañaré profundamente las muchas conversaciones que compartimos: hablando de la Biblia, de la vida y de tantas otras cosas. Esos momentos significaron muchísimo para mí.
Siempre se llenaba de alegría cada vez que mis hijos llegaban a la casa. Verlos correr para abrazarla y darle un beso la hacía muy feliz, y ellos también la amaban profundamente. El amor que ella le dio a nuestra familia fue real, cálido e inolvidable.
Su partida deja un vacío muy grande en mi corazón, pero encuentro paz al saber que ahora está en un lugar mejor. Siempre llevaré su memoria conmigo, y el amor que nos dio nunca será olvidado. La amo profundamente, y por la gracia de Dios, tengo la esperanza de que un día volveremos a encontrarnos
My Aunt Carmen carried a rare beauty, both in her presence and in the strength of her spirit. She was sharp, wise, talented, and wonderfully determined, qualities that made her unforgettable to everyone who knew and loved her.
Not long ago, during a special family gathering, my Aunt Carmen shared words of faith and salvation with her family. It was a powerful moment that revealed the depth of her heart and the love she carried for those closest to her. After sharing what was on her heart, she expressed a deep sense of gratitude and peace, as though something she had long carried within her had finally been fulfilled.
Though her voice is now quiet, the seeds of faith, wisdom, and love she planted in her family will continue to grow for generations to come. Her life was a testimony, and her memory will forever remain a blessing.
Mi tía Carmen llevaba una belleza poco común, tanto en su presencia como en la fortaleza de su espíritu. Era una mujer aguda, sabia, talentosa y maravillosamente firme en su carácter, cualidades que la hicieron inolvidable para todos los que la conocieron y la amaron.
No hace mucho tiempo, durante una reunión familiar muy especial, mi tía Carmen compartió con su familia un mensaje de fe y salvación. Fue un momento poderoso que reveló la profundidad de su corazón y el amor que llevaba por los suyos. Después de compartir lo que llevaba en su corazón, expresó una profunda gratitud y paz, como si algo que había cargado por mucho tiempo finalmente se hubiera cumplido.
Aunque hoy su voz está en silencio, las semillas de fe, sabiduría y amor que sembró en su familia continuarán creciendo por generaciones. Su vida fue un testimonio y su memoria será siempre una bendición.