Carmen B. Jimenez of Houston, TX passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Monday, September 15, 2025.  Carmen was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, neighbor, friend, and "mimi".

Carmen was born on July 19, 1935, in Sugarland, TX, to Jacinto Bustamante and Maria de la Luz Soto.   After living with various relatives and small cities in the Pearland area due to her father passing at an early age, her family settled in the Pearland area.  She graduated from Pearland High School in 1956; during her years in high school she participated in sports and the yearbook staff.

On February 9th, 1964 she married Jose Jimenez.  They had 2 children: Anthony and Cynthia.   She worked up until the birth of Anthony; and both decided she would be a full-time stay at home wife and mom.  She, also, took care of John Hernandez, Louis Marcha, and Lauren Davila.

In 1976, Carmen along with her family began to attend Templo Bethel after accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior.  While there she participated in the Good Samaritan Department; also, Carmen was the Sunday School Secretary for more than 37 years.  She faithfully served and worshipped God at this church for almost 60 years.

Carmen is survived by her children, Anthony and Cynthia.

Carmen is preceded in death by her parents, Jacinto Bustamante and Maria de la Luz Soto, brothers Jesse and Johnny Bustamante, and sisters Lupe Zuniga and Mary Martinez.

The visitation will be held at Peevey Funeral Home, Tuesday, September 23, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.  The funeral service will also be held at the Funeral Home, Wednesday, September 24, at 9:00am. Interment will follow at Houston National Cemetery.