Carmen Robles Serrano

Carmen “Nae” Robles Serrano, March 26, 1937 – September 21, 2026.  Daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Carmen was born on March 26, 1937, and went home to be with Jesus on September 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born and raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Carmen is now reunited with her husband, Juan Lozada Correa; her brothers, Luis Robles Serrano, Roberto Robles, Jesús Robles, and Rafael Robles; and her parents, Aurelio Robles and María Serrano, who preceded her in death.

Carmen leaves behind to carry on her legacy her sons, Juan Alberto Lozada Robles and Carlos Manuel Lozada Robles; her grandchildren, Valerie Laí Rivera, Stephanie Joan Lozada Rivera, Gabriela Noash Lozada López, Alberto Andrés Lozada Rivera, Pedro Juan Lozada Colón, and Danna Paola Lozada López; and her great-grandchildren, Valeria Sofía Ortiz Laí, Andrés Yared Ortiz Laí, Nelson Yeriel Ortiz Laí, Scarlett Lozada Pérez, Catalina Nichelle Lozada, and Jesús Noelvi Lozada. She also leaves behind her daughter-in-law, Iris Yolanda Rivera Burgos, along with many other family members and loved ones who were blessed to share in her life.

Carmen was a devoted believer in God. Raised in the Catholic faith, she was one of the greatest sources of faith within our family and taught us the importance of keeping God present in our lives. She was a homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her home, her husband, her children, and later, her grandchildren. Her family was always her greatest pride.

Carmen was a beautiful light, with a smile that could brighten any place she entered. She always found a way to make us smile with her humor and unforgettable personality. She loved flowers and plants, being outdoors, going for walks, and working outside. She also loved to cook, and among our favorite meals were her white rice with beans and steak. She loved to talk and tell us stories about her life. She never owned a cell phone, so whenever she went out and no one knew where she was, finding her became almost like an FBI search. When she finally showed up and we asked where she had been, she would laugh and give us one of her brutally honest answers that left us unsure whether to laugh or be upset. But that was Carmen: honest, direct, and very difficult to keep quiet. At the same time, she was an incredibly patient woman. Very few things seemed to truly bother her; many times, she would simply shrug her shoulders and say, “Pues…”, as if that alone settled whatever the problem was. She was a unique combination for today’s world: honest and direct, yet patient and easygoing. It worked beautifully for her. Perhaps that way of living was also part of the reason God blessed us with 89 years of her life, and we would not change a single thing about her. She was a strong woman, and God blessed her with many years of good health, something for which we will always be grateful. Wherever Carmen went, she left her mark. She loved dancing to her boleros, visiting her friends, and helping others. She had a generous heart and her own special way of making those around her feel loved.

In 2017, following the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico, Carmen and her husband moved to Tennessee to be near their sons and begin a new chapter in their lives. During these years, Carmen was blessed to watch her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow and to welcome new members into the family. She enjoyed countless moments surrounded by family, played her games of dominoes, and gained new grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the heart through the Gil-Robles family, who became a very important part of her life in Tennessee. She had the joy of watching her grandson graduate from college, seeing her first great-granddaughter graduate from high school, and celebrating from afar the accomplishments of her granddaughters in Puerto Rico as they completed their university studies. She was also there to support us in our sports, school celebrations, professional accomplishments, and so many other important moments in our lives. She was always happiest when surrounded by family, whether we were celebrating a birthday, gathering for a BBQ, enjoying dinner together, celebrating Christmas, or coming together for Thanksgiving. To Carmen, any occasion was special as long as it meant being with the people she loved.

Carmen never considered anything truly hers because she was always giving, sharing, or giving things away. She never felt that she needed more because, to her, she already had everything. Her true riches were her family, her faith, and the love of those around her. She loved her coffee, her sweets, her flowers, her boleros, dominoes, and all those simple pleasures in life that will now remind us of her whenever we encounter them. She loved with all her heart, and with that same love, we loved her. The mark Carmen left on this world will remain forever in the hearts of all of us who were fortunate and blessed enough to be part of her life. Her absence will be deeply felt, but her love, her teachings, her faith, her humor, and all the memories she gave us will continue to live through us and through the generations that follow. Her life was her legacy. Her family, her greatest pride. Her faith, her guide. And her love, something that will never die.

“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.” John 11:25–26 

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