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.

Carol A. Ocasio

Carol A. Ocasio

Jan 16, 2022

Carol A. Ocasio nee Martinez, age 66.

Beloved wife of Angel L. Ocasio.

Loving Mother of Angela (Odie) Gamez, Lucy (Eduardo) Garcia, Brian (Sarah)  Ocasio and Richard (Jennifer) Ocasio.

Fond grandmother of Jasmin (Armando) Ramos, Abigail Gamez, Naomi Gamez,

Rodolfo Gamez, Martha Garcia, Pablo Garcia, Mercades...

Joaquina Bernadino Andrade

Joaquina Bernadino Andrade

Jan 15, 2022

Funeral Thursday 10:00 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home,

5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to Immaculate Conception Church for Mass at 11:00 am.

Visitation Thursday 7:30 am to until time of service.

Burial in Mexico.

773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

In accordance with the City of...

Mario Lopez

Mario Lopez

Jan 15, 2022

Mario Lopez, age 69.

Dear brother of Manuel Moyado and Dolores "Lola" Moyado.

Dear close friend of Martha Martinez and other friends.

Funeral Friday 9:00 am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME,

5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for Mass at

Felicitas Garcia

Felicitas Garcia

Jan 10, 2022

Felicitas Garcia of Evergreen Park, 65.

Beloved wife of David Garcia.

Loving mother of Nimbeth Garcia and Linda Garcia.

Cherished grandmother of Leanna, Damian, Evelyn, Deon, Devin, Jalen, Donavan and D'Angelo.

Funeral Saturday 9:00 am from Wolniak Funeral Home to Blessed Maria Gabriella Church (2248 W. Washington) for 10:00 am Mass. ...

Miguel "Gp" Lepe

Miguel "Gp" Lepe

Jan 10, 2022

Miguel "GP" Lepe, age 82. Beloved grandfather of Genaro (Yvonne) Rejon. Great grandfather of Gulius Rejon, Gavin Rejon and Giana Rejon. Dear cousin of Antonio Lepe and many others. Dearly loved by many. Funeral (Jan. 22, 2022) Saturday 9:00 am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church for Mass at 10:00...

Hector Serna Ruiz

Hector Serna Ruiz

Jan 9, 2022

Hector Serna Ruiz age 42

Beloved husband of Emma Aguilera;

Loving father of Hector, Diego, Saul and Leonel.

Dear son of Juan Serna and Elena Ruiz.

Dear brother of Marta, Celia, Cipriano, Maria, Juan, Sandra, Mari and Mauricio.

Family and friends will be received at the Wolniak Funeral Home,...

Rueben C. Camarillo

Rueben C. Camarillo

Jan 9, 2022

Chapel Service Wednesday 10:00 am at the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME,

5700 S. Pulaski Rd., Interment St. Mary Cemetery.

Visitation Wednesday 8:00 am until time of Service 10:00 am.

Memorial donations to the National Kidney Foundation.

773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

In accordance with the City...

Julio Saucedo

Julio Saucedo

Jan 9, 2022

Julio Saucedo age 84

Beloved husband of Belia nee Serrano;

Loving father of Francisca (German) Serrano, Antonio, Patricia (Gerardo) Cahue, Julio Jr. (Patricia) the late Mario, Michael Sanchez and Maria Cristina (Mauricio) Velez.

Proud grandfather of Mayra, Daniel, Samuel, Ismael, German Jr., Mariella, Gerardo Jr., Isaac, Andres, Bianca, Gema, Julio III, Jimena, Sofia,...

Isidro Ramirez Moreno

Isidro Ramirez Moreno

Jan 9, 2022

Isidro  Ramirez Moreno, age 70.

Beloved husband of Evangelina Aguilera Ramirez.

Loving father Maricela (Juan  Rivera) Ramirez, Christian Ramirez,

and Mitchell Ramirez.

Fond grandfather of Joan Aguilar, Roslyn Ramirez and Allison Lopez.

Dear son of the Evaristo Ramirez and the late Ignacia Moreno....

Robert "Bob" A Castillo

Robert "Bob" A Castillo

Jan 9, 2022

Robert "Bob" A. Castillo, 72

Beloved husband of Diane nee Grabnegger.  Loving father of Tony (Priscilia), June, Andrea (Dane) Prickett, Mark (Sherise) Lopez.  Proud grandfather of Alexxia, Thoney, Cameron, Colby and Brooke.  Loving son of Irene (Late Alfonse) Castillo.  Dear brother of Cindy (Robert) Nicolas, Barbara Stone and James Castillo. Many nieces & nephews, cousin and friend...

Norma L. Olivares

Norma L. Olivares

Jan 4, 2022

Funeral Tuesday 9:00 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home,

5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Gall Church for Mass at 10:00 am.

Interment St. Mary Cemetery.

Visitation Monday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

In accordance with the City of Chicago...

Francisco Rojas

Francisco Rojas

Dec 31, 2021

Francisco Rojas, 82

Loving husband of Ofelia nee Lopez

Beloved father of Maria (Oscar) Martinez,

Francisco (Aly) Rojas,

Jose A. (Betty) Rojas,

Ofelia Rojas,

Carlos (Lupe) Rojas,

Patty Rojas,

Jose L. Rojas, and

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Keith A. Freund

Keith A. Freund

Dec 26, 2021

Keith A. Freund, age 65.

Retired U.S. Air force Reserve.

Beloved husband of Barbara Freund nee Karpinski.

Loving father of Laura (Ryan) Smith and Mark (Whitney) Freund.

Dear son of the late Joe Freund and the late Genevieve Freund nee Samulionis.

Dear brother...

Emmanuel "Manny" J. Roa

Emmanuel "Manny" J. Roa

Dec 25, 2021

Emmanuel "Manny" J. Roa, 31.

Husband of Edith nee Quintero.

Father of Analiese, Armando, Jaylani and Amelia.

Son of Sergio Roa and Alicia nee Horta.

Brother of Araceli Roa and Lydia Roa.

Uncle of Raul, Isabella, Jaiden, Alexander and Jiovanni.

Many aunts, uncles cousins and friends.

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Gabriela Barrientos

Gabriela Barrientos

Dec 24, 2021

Gabriela Barrientos, age 37.

Loving companion of Daniel Chavez.

Loving mother of Daniel Barrientos, Anthony Barrientos, David Barrientos,

Devin Chavez and Alyssa Chavez.

Dear daughter of J. Guadalupe Barrientos and Rosa M. Barrientos Gandara.

Dear sister of Lorena Barrientos, Fernando Barrientos, Guadalupe Barrientos...

Sylvia Verdal

Sylvia Verdal

Dec 21, 2021

Sylvia Verdal nee Villagrana, age 54.

Loving mother of Alejandro G. Sr. (Lisa) Verdal, Denise Verdal and Manny Verdal.

Fond grandmother of Evangeline Verdal and AJ Verdal Jr.

Dear daughter of Aurora Alvarez Carlos Villagrana and the late Antonio Villagrana.

Dear sister of Lidia (Michael) Lemma,...

Victor M Cortez

Victor M Cortez

Dec 21, 2021

Victor Cortez of Chicago age 44, Beloved son of Maria and the late Francisco Cortez; loving dad of Francisco, Victor M. Jr, Daisy M., Cataleya M., and the Late Ahjelita; dearest brother of Martin, Jose, Griselda, Nancy, and Nuvia; fond uncle of many. Visitation at the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., on Monday Dec 27...

Domingo Astorga Herrera

Domingo Astorga Herrera

Dec 19, 2021

Visitation Sunday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME,

5700 S. Pulaski Rd., Interment Nuevo Ideal, Durango, Mexico.

Arrangements by Wolniak Funeral Home,

773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

In accordance with the City of Chicago Phase 5 reopening recommendations dated June 11, 2021 the Wolniak Funeral Home will maintain the...

Alex Miguel Franco

Alex Miguel Franco

Dec 18, 2021

Alex Miguel Franco, age 11

Cherished son of Benedicto Miguel Antunez and Carolina Franco Hernandez

Loving brother of Tania, Kimberly, and Natalie

Beloved grandson of Abelina Antunez and the Late Alfonso Miguel

And grandson of Georgina Hernandez and the Late Gregorio Franco

Many...

Pedro G. Franco

Pedro G. Franco

Dec 17, 2021

Pedro G. Franco, age 51.

Loving son of the late Pedro Franco and the late Irene Franco nee Quintana.

Dear brother of Rosa (David) Trevino, Oliva (Alfredo) Vazquez, Griselda (Carlos) Diaz, Brigida (late Judson) Hogan, Leticia (Manuel) Alamillo, Marina (Martin) Moreno and Silvia (Michael) Spiegel.

Uncle of many nieces and nephews.

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