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Maria Carmen Elting
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Maria Carmen Elting

January 23, 1939 - January 3, 2022

Maria Carmen Ribas Elting, 82, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of January 3, 2022. Carmen was born near Barcelona, on January 23, 1939, as the Spanish Civil War was drawing to a close. Her father, Francesc Ribas, was a victim of that conflict and she was raised by her mother, Carmen Domenech, granddaughter of the noted Catalan architect, Lluis Domenech i Montaner. After a happy childhood and while pursuing a career at the Barcelona Stock Exchange, she met and fell in love with Topekan Cyrus Elting, who was teaching English in the graduate business school at the University of Navarre. They married and eventually moved to the capital city of Kansas where Carmen, always open to adventure, made many new friends and taught private classes in Spanish as a Second Language. She loved music of all kinds, animals (especially the feline variety), traveling, which she did at every opportunity, and sharing her husband´s interest in history. Carmen is survived by her husband, Cyrus; sister-in-law, Julie Schloetzer of Topeka; and numerous cousins in Barcelona. Cremation has taken place. Private services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Homestead Assisted Living of Topeka or to the Sunflower Music Festival and sent in care of the Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

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Maria Carmen Ribas Elting, 82, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of January 3, 2022. Carmen was born near Barcelona, on January 23, 1939, as the Spanish Civil War was drawing to a close. Her father, Francesc Ribas, was a victim... View Obituary & Service Information

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