Carmen Paredes, a loving mother, wife and grandmother, passed away on November 7 ^th at the age of 88. She was born in Comerio, Puerto Rico to the Late Valerino and Castula (Rodriguez) Santos and was predeceased by her husband Ismael Paredes and her son Rafael Colon. Of her many accomplishments one of her favorite was when she traveled to many countries performing mission work with the First Pentecostal Church in Jersey City, New Jersey. She is survived by her children: Arnold Colon, Carlos Lopez, Michael Lopez, Janet Lopez, and Elizabeth Barrientos. Grandchildren: Rafael, Ocrisel, Mikey, Johnny, Alyssa, Alexander, Adam, Jason, Fernando, Aaron, Julianna, LeAnna, Joshua, Tanya, Lora. and Justin. A Viewing will be held on Sunday November 10 ^th from 12:30PM until a Service at 2:30PM and a viewing will be held on Monday November 11 ^th from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM all will be held at Weber Funeral Home 1619 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18102. Burial will be at Grandview Cemetery in Allentown.