Enriqueta Cabral, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday March 8, 2021 at her home in Chicago surrounded by her loving family. Enriqueta was born in Cueva Grande, Zacatecas, Mexico on April 17, 1930, the youngest daughter of the late Patrocinio and Elena (nee Bracamontes) Alamillo.
Enriqueta grew up in Mexico before moving to Chicago, IL where she proudly became a citizen of the United States. A long time employee of Cuneo Press, Enriqueta was always a very hard worker who instilled a strong work ethic in her kids. She was a stern, compassionate, and humorous mother who made sure her kids understood the value of hard work and the importance of a loving family. An unwitting matriarch to extended family and friends that spanned several states, she lovingly spent time sharing words of wisdom with anyone who reached out. Upon retirement, she discovered new ways to feed her curiosity for life and strong sense of adventure by traveling to various countries and joining various community groups to learn new skills. She thrived in the gardening club, baking circle, senior clubs, and various other groups where she quickly won the hearts of many. It was not uncommon to find her knitting club gathered into the wee hours at her home surrounded by food and boisterous laughter.
Wife of late Antonio Cabral; loving mother of Saul (Raquel), Maria (Javier) Gonzalez, Sylvia Bustos, Elena (Jim Niedzwiedz) Cabral and the late Carlos Cabral; beloved grandmother of Saul "Chacho", Carlos, Lisa, Israel, Jenny, Linda, Stephanie and Nicholas; cherished great grandmother of sixteen; great-great grandmother of one; esteemed aunt of many nieces and nephews; and valued friend to many.
Funeral Services for Enriqueta Cabral will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 12, 2021, from the Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL. Although we would love for everyone to join us at the mass, we are limited to the number of people allowed in the church due to the State of Illinois COVID-19 guidelines. Therefore, we are having a private funeral mass.
All are welcome at the interment which follows at 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary Cemetery, 87th Street & Hamlin Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL. Visitation will take place on Thursday at the funeral home, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
A webcast will take place on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 9:15 AM.
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Due to the State of Illinois COVID-19 guidelines, only 50 people, (including school age children) are permitted in the building at all times; this does not include funeral home staff or clergy/celebrant. We kindly ask to keep your visitation very brief to allow all other guests to pay their respects and to minimize those people that are waiting outside in the cold. Face masks, use of hand sanitizer and social distancing are required. No one should come to the funeral home if they are sick or are caring for someone sick at home.
With the exception of bottled water, food and drinks are not allowed in the funeral home at the current time.
Thank you for your cooperation during these difficult times.
