Obituaries

May 25, 2016

Gonzalo Rodriguez (July 16, 1928-May 25, 2016) entered eternal life on Wednesday, the 25th of May at the age of 87. He was the oldest child of Tomas Rodriguez and Maria Silva, and the brother of Rogelio, Tencha, Andres, and Hermilio. He is survived by his children, Angelina, Thomas, Maria, and James. His grandchildren, Alicia, Valen, Amanda, Natalie, Dana,...

Apr 30, 2016

Age 73, late of Hammond, IN passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016. Beloved spouse of Cecile Schillaci. Loving father of Sarah, Phillip (Lindsey), Alexander (Rosie), Jessica and Robert Rosas. Cherished step-father of John (Teresa), Angela and Michael (Ashley) Schillaci. Caring grandfather of Joseph, Luke, Sarah, Mark and Ryan Rosas. Devoted brother of John, Leonard, Helen and Daniel. Kind uncle...

Apr 15, 2016

Age 62 , late of East Side,  passed away Friday, April 15, 2016. Loving mother of the late Nicole L. Colley. Proud grandmother of Katelyn and Alyssa. Caring sister of Robert (Debra) Philbrook and Thomas Philbrook. Kind aunt of Michael, Jamie and Eric. Dear niece of many aunts, uncles and cousins. Devoted daughter of Marcia and the late Winston Philbrook.

Apr 11, 2016

Age 65, late of South Chicago, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016. Loving sister of Rose M. Alvarado, late Anthony “Tony” Carisales, Esther Munoz, John Carisales Jr and Phyllis (Lyle) Robinson. Kind aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: John G. and Victoria Carisales.

Apr 6, 2016

Mar 6, 2016

Feb 14, 2016

Age 90, late of South Chicago, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016. Beloved husband of Gregoria Garza. Loving father of Ninfa Garza. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Urbano and Nasaria Garza and children: Fendencio and Nicanor Garza.

Edad 90, residió en el Sur de Chicago, falleció el Domingo, 14 de...

Feb 11, 2016

To meet Sam Parisi was to like Sam Parisi, a man equally comfortable in a tavern or a church. His kindness, generosity and good-natured personality won him more friends than he could count. But to know Sam Parisi was to love him.

He was a decorated World War II veteran whose favorite “war stories” were about the...

Feb 5, 2016

Feb 3, 2016

Age 82, late of East Side, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Beloved husband of Esperanza Gutierrez. Loving father of Marianella (Juan) Avila, Estelle (Antonio) Alvarez and Raul Gutierrez Jr. Proud grandfather of Erica (Carlos) Jimenez, Juan Manuel, Jr. (Janette) Avila, Adrianne (Cesar) Medina, Elise (Eric) Alvarez, Juan Carlos (Amanda) Avila, Melissa (Oscar) Cabrales, late Amy Hope Avila, Antonio (Amanda) Alvarez,...

Jan 25, 2016

Age 77, late of East Side, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016. Beloved and cherished husband of Sylvia Chaidez. Loving father of Natalie, Martin, Yolanda and Bridgette. Caring brother of Ramona, Andrea, Ciria, Augustin, Blas and late Gumercindo. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Kind friend to all. El más simpático de La Purisima. Preceded in death by parents: Senovio...

Jan 18, 2016

Age 81, late of South Chicago, Il passed away Monday, January 18, 2016. Caring brother of Catalina Ortiz, Isabel Almaguer, Leonides Flores, Magdalena Benavides and Paula Garcia. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Isidro and Elena Arzate.

Jan 10, 2016

Age 83, late of South Chicago, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Jose Gonzalez. Loving mother of Fabiola, Blanca, Jose, Victoria, Elena, Teresa, Himen, David, Sarah, Rosa Maria, Sandra and the late Francisco. Proud grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother of many. Caring sister of many. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Jan 6, 2016

Age 61, late of Chicago, Il passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016. Beloved wife of Juan Manuel Madrigal. Loving mother of Juan Manuel (Kimberly Lamb) Madrigal Jr., Ramon Antonio Madrigal, Sergio Madrigal and Juanita Rosario (Nicholas IV) Gonzales. Proud grandmother of Dante Manuel Gonzales. Caring sister of Gloria Gutierrez-Anderson and Ronald (Cindy) Gutierrez. Kind aunt of Maria (Trevor) Morgan and Anthony Gutierrez. Preceded in death by...

Dec 16, 2015

Nov 26, 2015

Age 58, late of South Chicago, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015. Loving mother of Victoria Salazar and Elena Salazar. Proud grandmother of Isabella Barboza and Donovan Heredia. Caring sister of Mary, Estela, Margarita, John and Jesse. Kind aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Juan and Ana Rodriguez.

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Nov 9, 2015

Age 19, late of Chicago, IL, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015. Beloved father of Benjamin Royal Gino Mendez and Isabella Crespos. Loving son of Amy Gonzales and Victor Abrego. Caring brother of Austin Mendez, Jesse Casas, Frankie Mendez, Cyrus Mendez, Charlie Mendez, Leo Mendez, Peter Mendez, Jeremy Mendez, Dannie Mendez, Victor Abrego Jr., Marisol Abrego and Thomas...

Oct 11, 2015

Edad 43, falleció el Domingo, 11 Octubre 2015. Querido esposo de Monica Ramirez. Amado padre de Gesenia Clarissa (Jorge) Gutierrez, Rafael Jesus Ramirez y Maya Crystal Ramirez. Cariñoso abuelo de  Nataly de Guadalupe Gutierrez. Precedido hijo de Miguel (fallecido) y Ramona Ramirez. Dedicado hermano de Abel, Virginia, Ernestina, Irma, Angelina, Miguel, Rosa, Martin, Regulo, Leticia, Javier, Graciela, Eugenio, Saul y Chava....

Sep 5, 2015

Edad 66, falleció el Sábado, 5 de Septiembre 2015. Querida esposa de Gonzalo Garcia. Amada madre de Cristina (Indalecio III) Mirelez, Araceli (Raul) Serrano de Acacio y Virginia (Richard) Garcia. Cariñosa abuela de Jesse M. and Chenoa C. Mirelez, Ivonne A., Raul D., Jesica A. and Eiji E. Acacio, Richard R. y Yesenia R. Garcia. Amable bisabuela de Camila...

Aug 27, 2015

Age 55, late of  East Side,  passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015. Beloved husband of Belinda Pedraza. Loving father of Leticia, Jose and Christina. Proud grandfather of David, Lizette, Isidro, Antonio, Noah, Alayah and Mila. Cherished son of Amalia and the late Jose. Caring brother  of the Sergio, Rick, Norma and the late Manuel. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Jose proudly and honorably served...