Carlene Sue (Passmore) Martel
Carlene Martel was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 10, 1941 to Carl and Ruth Passmore. She passed away on October 16, 2019 in Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie, WY at the age of 78.
She met her soulmate, Richard A. Martel I, in Ft. Lupton, Colorado when her family moved to Colorado. They married on January 23, 1960, and welcomed daughter Crystal in Boulder, CO. in July. Richard, II and Richielle followed in 1961 and 1963, respectively, and were born in Boulder also. Richard I’s job took them to Grand Forks, ND where a daughter, Annette was born and passed away as an infant. The family transferred to Laramie, WY in 1969 where two more daughters were born: Monique in 1971 and Cerise in 1981. The family was then transferred to Barstow, CA where Richard worked for the Department of Defense until he passed away in 1995. Carlene worked for the Marine Corps and she and Cerise moved to Kansas City, MO for her job. She retired in 2011 and moved back to Laramie in 2015. She joined the Eppson Center Melodees shortly after returning and enjoyed singing with them and was also an active member of St. Paul’s Newman Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters; husband, Richard, and infant daughter.
She is survived by daughter, Crystal Bennett (David); son, Richard Martel (Sandi); daughter Richielle Cunningham (Michael); daughter, Monique Anderson; and daughter, Cerise Martel; nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two great, great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place and funeral services are scheduled at St. William Church, 1025 Fulton Ave. in Ft. Lupton, CO on Friday, October 25, 2019, 10:00 a.m. She will be laid to rest with her husband, Richard in Ft. Lupton, CO.
Memorial Services in Laramie will be held at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at St. Pauls Newman Center.
4 Comments To "Carlene Sue (Passmore) Martel"
#1 Comment By Debora (Harak) McIntyre On October 22, 2019 @ 9:32 am
To the family – thinking of you at this sad time. I remember your mom and dad, and especially Crystal as we were close in age, when they moved from Grand Forks, ND to Laramie around the same time as we did. Sending prayers and condolences.
Debbie (Harak) McIntyre
Oakdale, CA
#2 Comment By Melody Alspaugh On October 23, 2019 @ 5:32 pm
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends! Carlene was the kindest sweetest woman with such a big heart! She truly had a gift of making everyone she talked to feel welcome and like she was talking to her best friend. Her laugh and quick smile brightened the room.
I hope many happy memories will bring you comfort in the days to come.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
Melody
#3 Comment By Kevin Bohnenblust On October 28, 2019 @ 7:35 am
Crystal – I’m so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. May fond memories her and God’s peace be of comfort to you.
#4 Comment By Germaine St. John and Greg On October 29, 2019 @ 5:15 pm
Crystal, Special prayers to all your family. Fond memories of the early 70’s when our families were all involved in the Boy Scouts at St Laurence. And….more particularly receiving that wonderful recipe for “Wagon Wheel pie” from your Mother that was on the St. John table many, many times. My plans were to attend the Memorial Mass this evening, but the weather kept me home. Will see you soon.