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Carmen Alcala Obituary

Alcala, Carmen M. age 78, beloved wife of Luis, loving mother of Louie (Ana), John (Elizabeth), Jesse, George (Lucinda), Richard (Elia), Robert (Isabel), Carmen (Juan) Perez, Maria (Jorge) Barrueta, Refujio "Cuco", Lupe and the late Christina, dearest grandmother of 37 and great-grandmother of 22, dear sister of Lupe, Nicho, Bertha, Joe, Manuel, and Cuca, preceded in death by her parents "Mama Chabela" and "Cuco Mora", cherished aunt and friend of many. Co-Founder of Alcala's Western Wear. Funeral 9:15 a.m. Thursday, October 15, 2009 from Matz Funeral Home, 3440 N. Central Ave. to St. John Bosco Church, 2250 N. McVicker for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Info 773-545-5420.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 13, 2009.

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Rita Alvarez

October 18, 2009

Dearest Robert,
My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Mother. She raised a wonderful and thoughtful son whom I hold in high regard. May the grief you feel at this moment quickly find comfort in the cherished memories a fine family such as yours must have of such a phenomenal woman.

October 15, 2009

May you find joy and comfort in the loving memory of your mother, my cousin. True to all Robles women, she was a strong and powerful influence on her children. May her smile always shine upon her entire family from heaven. I will always remember her as a strong yet gentle person who loved life, her children, Vegas and a good tequila.

Armando Silva Robles

Faye "Tovar" Cuellar

October 15, 2009

Alcala Family,

Extending my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother and praying that your faith will give you strength in this sad time.

Ron & Elizabeth Vasser

October 15, 2009

Dear Richard and the Alcala Family:

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the Alcala Family. You all have been blessed to have your mother in your lives for so many wonderful years.

October 15, 2009

Alcala Family,

So sorry for your loss of your mother; my prayers our with you all.

Susie Tovar-Ybarra

Penny Castaneda

October 14, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Gregoria Vega-Byrnes

October 14, 2009

Dear Alcala family: My sympathies. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you are consoled by all the good memories you have of your mom.

October 13, 2009

Eddie/Mary Lou/Marty Lewis

October 13, 2009

George, we offer our deepest condolences to all of the Alcala family. You have always been a deeply giving person to ours and we feel our heartfelt sympathy to yours." Rejoice for eternal life has begun." The Lewis Family (San Antonio, TX)

G. Gamble

October 13, 2009

I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Alcala Family. I also lost a dear loving parent in death, I'm sure like myself you will remember the wonderful memories of your family member. I find comfort in the Bible where we're assured that "Our Heavenly Father will actually swallow up death forever and the Sovereign Lord will certainly wipe the tears from all faces." May you find comfort from this text.

Gilbert Cruz Jr

October 13, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 13, 2009

Louie, it is with deep regret that I learned of the passing of your Mother. I know how much you loved her and how much she influenced your life and the lives of your family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and may the wonderful memories you have of your Mother help you and the Alcala family through this most difficult time. She will be missed by many, but her legacy goes on with her children.

Ana Barrios Suarez

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