Carmen Gonsalves

CARMEN M. GONSALVES, age 76 of Citrus Springs, died Monday, September 19, 2011 at the Hospice Care Unit at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness.  Carmen was born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico on January 26, 1935 and moved here in 1999 from Puerto Rico.  She was a homemaker, member of St. Ann Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Citrus Springs, The Retired Enlisted Association (T.R.E.A.) in Puerto Rico, Citrus Springs V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and the Spanish-American Club of Citrus County.  Carmen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.  She was an avid gardener and enjoyed playing bingo.  Survivors include her loving husband, Ernest Gonsalves, daughter & Son-In-Law, Deirdre & Enrique Rodriguez, daughter, Yara Marie Gonsalves both of Lake Worth, FL, five grandchildren, Venus, Axel, Enrique “Ricky”, Zoe & Zaria.  Visitation will be on Friday, September 23, 2011 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at the Roberts Funeral Home in Dunnellon.  The funeral mass will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. with Fr. Librado Baluarte, Celebrant.  Cremation will follow.  Condolences may by sent to robertsofdunnellon.com.  Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon.