Carmen A. Ortiz, of Newington, born July 31, 1965, to Jose M. Ortiz and Lydia (Miranda) Ortiz in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, with her daughters and partner by her side.

Carmen was raised in Hartford, CT. Ani, as everyone knew her, later moved to Newington, CT to raise her four daughters, JennyLee Reyes of Waterbury, CT, Samantha Reyes of Madawaska, ME, Cheyenne Autumn Reyes and Seven Savannah Reyes, both of Newington, CT. Ani was a loving grandmother to her eight grandchildren, Jovanie, Jayda, Zane, Lydia, Analee, Armani, Bel-Air and Asun, as well as an angel granddaughter Aniyah.

Most importantly, Ani remained in Newington with her partner Manny Gonzalez for the past 14 years. It’s never goodbye, it’s always “See you later”.

Calling hours will be Saturday, (January 13), from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com