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Catalina Cruz Obituary

Cruz, Catalina (nee Santos), was called home to God on Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at the age of 72. Beloved wife of Rosario, loving mother of Rosario Jr. (Sheila), Gladys, Louis (Esmeralda), Edgardo, Yvonne, Edwin H. (Elsa), Gaobain and Walter (Sofia), proud grandmother of 28 and great-grandmother of 19, many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, September 28, 2007, at 9:30 a.m., from the Walter L. Sojka Funeral Home, 1427 W. Chicago Ave., to Holy Innocents Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill. Visitation Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Edwin H. Cruz, Director, 312-666-2673

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 26 to Sep. 27, 2007.

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Sheila Cruz

January 9, 2008

Cathy, even though we are all sad that Goat has left us here on earth, you have welcomed him with open arms in heaven. He passed into your care on Monday, January 7, 2008. Love, Sheila

Sheila Cruz

September 30, 2007

Cathy, you will be sorely missed as you were the center of the Cruz family. You were the best mother-in-law of all!! Love, Sheila

John Grzymski

September 28, 2007

Dear Edwin, Elsa and the entire Cruz Family,
We are very sorry for the loss of your mother. You are all in our prayers. God Bless.

John, Mary Jo and Kelsey Grzymski

Robert Gawlik

September 28, 2007

Dear Edwin and Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. I learned from my own experience that the tears we shed are partly due to the joy we feel knowing that our loved one will no longer have to suffer. Please be comforted by the fact that one day you will be reunited with your mother. She must have been a pretty special lady since she has one of the most thoughtful and caring sons I know.

virginia cudecki

September 27, 2007

Lo suerto por ti.....to the entire Cruz family. Catalina is resting in heaven. Sincerely Virginia Cudecki

Carmen Rosa

September 27, 2007

Sr. Rosario Cruz, Nuestro querido amigo Louie y familia,
Les Doy Mi Mas Centido Pésame.
Que Dios Los Bendiga.

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