Obituaries

In Loving Memory

John 12:24

Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it does, it bears much fruit.

Gloria Guevara

Gloria Guevara

Aug 20, 2024

Gloria Guevara nee Perez, age 76.

Beloved wife of Jose L. Guevara.

Loving mother of Brenda Guevara, Omar Guevara and Sandra (Antonio Martinez) Guevara.

Fond grandmother of Brianna Guevara, Gabriella Guevara, Sebastian Martinez, Savannah Moore and Penelope Martinez.

Dear daughter of the late Leonardo Perez and the late Aurora Perez nee...

Stella Gonzalez

Stella Gonzalez

Aug 18, 2024

Stella Gonzalez, age 85.

Loving mother of Madgalen Ruiz, Carmen Barrera, Carolina Barrera, Tony Gonzalez and Sandra Garcia.

Fond grandmother and great grandmother of many.

Dear daughter of Pasquel Gonzalez and Emily Gonzalez nee Franco.

Dear sister of Theresa (late John Jr.) Naukis and the late Rudy Gonzalez.

Aunt...

Julio C. Garcia Jr.

Julio C. Garcia Jr.

Aug 17, 2024

Julio C. Garcia Jr., Age 36.

Visitation August 26, 2024, Monday 8:30 am until time of Chapel Service 10:00 am at the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd.

Cremation Private.

Funeral Info:  773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

Juana Garcia

Juana Garcia

Aug 16, 2024

Juana García, 86 años.

Velación el viernes 23 de agosto de 2024 de 3 :00 pm a 8:00 pm.

Funeral el sábado 24 de agosto de 2024. Servicio de Oración a las 10:00 am desde la funeraria Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629.

Entierro en el cementerio Resurreción, 7201...

Victor Manuel Martinez

Victor Manuel Martinez

Aug 15, 2024

Victor Manuel Martinez, age 54.

Chapel Service August 23, 2024, Friday 10:00 am at the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd.

Interment St. Mary Cemetery.

Visitation August 22, 2024, Thursday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Funeral Info:  773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

Rosalina Olvera

Rosalina Olvera

Aug 7, 2024

Rosalina Olvera

Family and Friends will Gather Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629. Ship Out to Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico for interment.

Leon G. Lopez

Leon G. Lopez

Aug 6, 2024

Leon (Leo) Gabriel Lopez was taken from us too soon and unexpectedly. He was born on May 21st, 1985, and passed away on August 6th, 2024.

He leaves behind his mom Rosalba Baca, sisters Xochitl A. Lopez, Jasmine Lopez, and Martika R. Lopez, brother Jose I. Lopez III, sister-in-law Quintella Q. Lopez, nieces Niaisha D. Lopez, Desiree...

Dolores V. Wozniak

Dolores V. Wozniak

Aug 4, 2024

Dolores V. Wozniak nee Brady age 95.

Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Wozniak.

Loving mother of Christine D. Wozniak, Ronald R. Wozniak and the late Diane F. Wozniak.

Dear sister of the late Theodore Brady.

Dear sister-in-law of the late Bernard (late Teresa) Wozniak and the late Edward (Audrey)...

Leonel Velazquez Cruz

Leonel Velazquez Cruz

Aug 4, 2024

Leonel Velazquez Cruz, age 37.

Funeral August 17, 2024, Saturday 9:00 am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Simon Church for Mass at 10:00 am.

Interment Spring Lake Cemetery, 745 S. Lincoln Ave., Aurora, IL 60505.

Visitation August 16, 2024, Friday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

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Alicia Carbajal Diaz

Alicia Carbajal Diaz

Aug 3, 2024

Alicia Carbajal Diaz, age 64.

Funeral August 9, 2024, Friday 9:00 am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church for Mass at 10:00 am.

Cremation Private.

Visitation August 8, 2024, Thursday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Funeral Info:  773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com...

Josefina Naif

Josefina Naif

Jul 31, 2024

Josefina Naif, 89, most honored and beloved Mother to her 7 children, loving Aunt, Grandmother and Great Grandmother to many.  This amazing woman was originally born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico in 1934.  She is the baby of 3 girls (Nena and Irma) and was born to Jose and Olivia de Leon.

She was a very special person...

Leonila Pizarro

Leonila Pizarro

Jul 31, 2024

Leonila Pizarro

Visitation Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral Monday, August 5, 2024 Chapel Prayers 9:00 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629 to

St. Gall Catholic Church 55th and Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL. 60629. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery 111th and Kostner...

June M. Steele

June M. Steele

Jul 29, 2024

June M. Steele nee Jurasek, 77.  Devoted wife to the love of her life, the late Edward Steele.  Most loving and supportive mother of Jeffrey (Kelli), Scott and Christopher Steele.  Cherished grandma of Carson, Conor, Morgan and Devin.  Dear sister to Robert Jurasek and the late Joan (late Ernie) Agostino.  Fond aunt to Michael, Michelle, Mark and Krista.  June...

Gino Cordova Mendoza

Gino Cordova Mendoza

Jul 26, 2024

Gino Cordova Mendoza

Loving son of Angelina Aliahlove Cordova and Jonathan Mendoza Guevara.

Visitation August 10, 2024, Saturday 8:30 am until time of Chapel Service 10:30 am,

at the Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., Interment St. Casimir Cemetery.

Funeral Info: 773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

Ruben Herrera

Ruben Herrera

Jul 21, 2024

Ruben Herrera, age 64.

Beloved husband of Maria C. Herrera.

Funeral July 26, 2024, Friday at 10:15 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Turibius Church for Mass at 11:00 am.

Cremation Private.

Visitation July 25, 2024, Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

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Cruz Balandra Herrera

Cruz Balandra Herrera

Jul 21, 2024

Cruz Balandra Herrera, age 99.

Beloved wife of the late Jesus Herrera.

Loving mother of Jose Herrera, Ruben Herrera, Ricardo (Maria) Herrera, Yolanda (Audel) Oceguera, Alisa (Antonio) Nabarrete, Miguel (Rosa) Herrera, Juan (Marta) Herrera and the late Jesus Jr. (Maria) Herrera.

Fond grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother of many.

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Carlos M. Gonzalez

Carlos M. Gonzalez

Jul 8, 2024

Carlos M. Gonzalez, age 87.

Beloved husband of Luz M. Avalos.

Loving father of Carlos M. Montes, Mariano A. (Sandra Sanchez)  Montes, Luz M. (Carlos) Escobedo, Leroy (Marcela) Gonzalez and Edgar M. (Monica) Avalos.

Fond grandfather and great grandfather of many.

Dear son of the late Carlos Montes and the late...

Felix Mata

Felix Mata

Jul 2, 2024

Felix Mata, age 94.

Beloved husband of Rosemary L. Mata nee Ponce.

Loving father of Mary Cathleen (late Roger) Mazeikis, Mary Josephine Ponce, Richard (Rosa) Ponce, Juanita (Antonia Ramirez) Rivas, Felix (Deb) Mata, Gloria (Matt) Kois and Antoinette (John) Slomski.

Fond grandfather and great grandfather of many.

Dearly loved by brothers...

Christopher J. Kruk

Christopher J. Kruk

Jul 2, 2024

Christopher J. Kruk age 64.

Loving son of the late Frank Kruk and the late Irene G. Kruk nee Ksiazek

Dear brother of Derek (Liz) Kruk, Curt (Mary Jo) Kruk and Nadine (Art) Sobun.

Fond uncle of Jacob Kruk, Aaron Kruk, Benjamin Kruk, Dean Kruk, Blaise Kruk, Caroline Kruk, Peter Sobun, Holly (David)...

Jose Mendez

Jose Mendez

Jul 1, 2024

Jose Mendez, age 85.

It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Jose Mendez, a devoted husband, loving father, and beloved grandfather, who left us peacefully on July 1, 2024, at the age of 85.  Jose was a man of few words but possessed a heart full of love and a...

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