Carmen Diaz, 77, of Lancaster, passed away, Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster Essa Flory Center. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Francisco Cepero and Librada Acevedo. Carmen was the wife of Carmelo Diaz with whom she celebrated 52 years of marriage this past July 12 ^th .

Carmen was a member of El Redentor U.M. Church. She enjoyed music of the 50's and 60's, cooking, gardening and spending time with her family.

Surviving in addition to her husband Carmelo are 3 children, Grisel Pichardo wife of Miguel of Lancaster, Carmelo Diaz Jr. of  NY, NY, and Juan A. Diaz of Jersey City, NJ. 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. A sister, Rosa Cepero of Edison, NJ, and a brother, Angel M. Cepero of Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

A Funeral Service will be held Friday, December 31, 2010 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pike Lititz, Pa.17543 at 6:30 p.m.. Family and friends will be received at the Funeral Home in Lititz from 5 p.m-6:30 p.m.. Interment will be Monday, January 3, 2011 at 1 p.m. at Linden Hills Cemetery, NY.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to El Redentor United Methodist Church 548 S. Ann St. Lancaster, Pa 17602. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100