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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.

Luis Soto

Luis Soto

Sep 7, 2024

Luis Soto

Luis Soto age 84. Beloved husband of the late Juana Soto. Loving father of Angel, William, Mary Lou, Jose, Michael, and the late Janet.  Fond grandfather of 13 grandchildren,  13 great-children, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.  Dear Uncle and friend to many.  He loved his family and friends dearly and cherished his time with them.  He enjoyed...

Mauricio Bravo Gonzalez

Mauricio Bravo Gonzalez

Sep 5, 2024

Mauricio Bravo Gonzalez

Visitation Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Thursday, September 12, 2024 Chapel Prayers 9:45 am from Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629 to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 813 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL. 60608 Mass 11:00 am. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery.

Elvia Alvarez

Elvia Alvarez

Sep 2, 2024

Elvia Alvarez age 50.

Beloved mother of three, former beauty queen, and passionate lover of coconut and caramel, Elvia Alvarez passed away after a courageous battle through life. As to her, being ashamed meant backing down from the system that oppressed her life. She taught others that eating popcorn could brighten up a day and could keep...

Francisco Marcano

Francisco Marcano

Sep 1, 2024

Francisco Marcano age 84.

Beloved husband of the late Carmen Marcano.

Loving father of Francisco J. (Maribel) Marcano.

Fond grandfather of Anthony Marcano and Aiden Marcano.

Dear uncle of Glafira Martinez and many others.

Cousin and friend of many.

Visitation September 6, 2024, Friday from 3:00 pm...

Rosary Meraz

Rosary Meraz

Aug 31, 2024

Rosary Meraz age 55.

Funeral Friday, September 6, 2024, 9:00 am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Paul Church for Mass at 10:00 am.

Interment Resurrection Cemetery, 7201 Archer Rd., Justice, IL.

Visitation Thursday, September 5, 2024, 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Funeral Info:  773-767-4500 or...

Rose M. Kisielowski

Rose M. Kisielowski

Aug 29, 2024

Rose M. Kisielowski nee Snuzik age 89. Beloved wife of the late Stanley A. Kisielowski. Loving mother of Susan (Paul) Bradtke, Lynn (Brian) Konkoleski, David Kisielowski and Bonnie (the late Kevin) Jones. Dear grandmother of Michael (Elyse) Konkoleski, Katherine (Henry) Schmitz, Daniel (Bridget) Konkoleski. Kimberly Konkoleski, Paul (Lindsay) Bradtke and Theresa Bradtke. Cherished great grandmother of Dahlia, Iris, Ethan,...

Maria Dominga Martinez

Maria Dominga Martinez

Aug 25, 2024

Maria Dominga Martinez age 75. Beloved wife of Jose R. Martinez. Devoted Mother of Marina (Manuel) Medina, Alberto (Pamela) Martinez, Maria R. Martinez, Araceli (William) Vargas, Javier Martinez, Carmen (Marcus Hill) Martinez and Guadalupe (Cecilio Rivera) Martinez. Cherished Grandmother of Manuel, Jr., Jeremy, Alexis, Brittany, Hector Jose, Adam, Julian, Laia, William, Jr., Summer, Isaiah, Bella and Sebastian. Dear Sister,...

Jesus G. Quiñones

Jesus G. Quiñones

Aug 24, 2024

Jesus G. Quiñones age 88.

Beloved husband of Carmen S.  Quiñones nee Silva.

Loving father of Maria Elena  Quiñones, Virginia  Quiñones, Jesus  Quiñones and the late Alvaro  Quiñones.

Fond grandfather of Evelyn (Riggs Barth) Diaz and Isaac Mendez.

Dear son of the late Marcelo  Quiñones and the late Maria  Quiñones nee...

Virginia P. Wojtycki

Virginia P. Wojtycki

Aug 22, 2024

Virginia P. Wojtycki nee Lany, age 92. 2/18/1932 - 8/22/2024. Beloved wife of 68 years to Fred E. Wojtycki. Loving mother of Sharon Wojtycki, Diane Joritz, Janice (Larry) Arcus and Jane (Tim) O'Brien. Fond grandmother of Matthew (Donna) Joritz, Natalie Joritz, Adam (Rachel) Arcus, Janelle (Matt Prokash) Miller, Charlotte (Stephen) Kopecki and Danielle Wojtycki. Great grandmother of Kurt Joritz,...

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...

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