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J. Guadalupe Diaz

J. Guadalupe Diaz obituary, Chicago, IL

J. Diaz Obituary

Diaz, J. Guadalupe "Lux" 93, of Chicago, died in his home surrounded by loving family, on March 27, 2013. Born December 13, 1919, he joins his parents, Jose and Maria Francisca (nee Garcia); brothers, Joseph, Catarino and Gabriel. Lux leaves behind his trophy wife of 66 years, Beatrice (nee Gonzalez); his children, Cynthia, Norbert, David and son-in-law, Dan Popuch; grandchildren, Jason (Liz), Eli Popuch, Nadine Peterson, Audrey Peterson and Gabriel Popuch; sister-in-law, Ann (nee Majerczyk); many cousins, including Jesus Galindo and Olga (Gabino) Covarrubias and many nieces and nephews. A decorated WWII Army veteran and former member of the Pipefitters Union, Lux was active in the Back of the Yards community where he lived until 1964 and was a founding and current member of the Mary McDowell Settlement Alumni Association. Memorial service Saturday, April 13 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4500 S. Ashland, Chicago. Church hall at 8:30 AM, Mass at 9AM. In lieu of flowers donations to M.M.S.A.A. Scholarship Fund, c/o V. Artega, 3923 W. 106th St., Chicago 60655.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 9, 2013.
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Toutes mes condoléances à toute la famille et une pensée particulière à BEATRICE.

CARMELA CRESCENTE

April 13, 2013

For my Uncle Lux may he rest in peace...prayers for my family & especially my Aunt Bea
Love, The Molina's Joe, Raquel, Beatrice, Gabriella & Adrianna

Raquel Molina

April 13, 2013

We are sorry for your loss, family Diaz and we will be thinking on you.

Karen Van Antwerp & Michael Heupel
Tönisvorst, Germany

April 12, 2013

I never met your dad Norbert, but I can see he was a wonderful man and father. I'm sure he was very proud of you and your accomplishments. My sincere condolences to your and your family.

Barbara Butorac

April 12, 2013

Norbert, our hearts are with you and your mom, Cynthia and David. We know how much you loved your dad and how family is the center of your universe. We wish we could be with you in this difficult time of letting go and also this celebration of the life of a man, well lived and well loved. All our love, your Colorado family, Marie, Chris, Adam and Liam.

Chris and Marie, Adam and Liam Jacobs

April 12, 2013

I'm very sorry for your loss, Cynthia. I know your father will always be remembered for a life well lived.

Jim Rinnert

April 10, 2013

Cynthia, sending good thoughts to you and your family. Peace.

Paul Comstock

April 9, 2013

We will miss our WONDERFUL Uncle Lux! All our love and prayers are with Aunt Bea, David, Cynthia, Norbert and the entire Diaz Family. We LOVE YOU! - Georgie

George Sperekas

April 9, 2013

So sorry to hear of your Dads passing. My love and prayers are with you and your family.God Bless

peg Baikie

April 9, 2013

SO so sorry.This is the first I have heard of it...My sympathies and Louise will be so sad to hear the news..Billy Ivers

Billy Ivers

April 9, 2013

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