Background
Avelar, Carmen Maria was born on October 11, 1923 in San Francisco, California, United States. Daughter of Miguel and Victoria Simon.
Avelar, Carmen Maria was born on October 11, 1923 in San Francisco, California, United States. Daughter of Miguel and Victoria Simon.
Grad, Merritt Business College, Oakland, California, 1943.
Advertising copywriter Jackson Furniture Company, Oakland, California, 1942—1946. Women's feature writer Sparks Newspapers, Hayward, 1963—1979, columnist, food editor, 1979—1985.
Activre Hayward Sister City Committee. Past member board directors Children's Hospital Medical Center Auxiliary, Oakland, California. Board directors Eden Hospital Foundation, Castro Valley, Hayward Arts Council.
Patron Hayward Education Fund. Member of Hill and Valley Women's Federated Club (Hayward, California) (honorary).
Married Alfred J. Avelar, January 19, 1946 (deceased). Children: Richard M., Diana Avelar Kewell.
