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Cesar Gamalinda Obituary

Gamalinda, Cesar A. 68, of Chicago, formerly of Tarlac, Tarlac, Philippines, November 4. Beloved husband of Purificacion "Oning" (nee Rizo) D.M.D., loving father of Mark Thomas (Norma Diana), Luke Jette (Louella), Phoebe Juliet (Jonathan) Leopoldo, John Matthew (Lim), Linda, proud grandfather of Matthew, Sarah, Aaron, Cesar-Anton, Rebekah-Mariel, Adriel, Dillon, Caleb, Kyle, Brooklynn and Khem-Cesar. Visitation Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m. at North Shore Baptist Church, 5244 N. Lakewood Ave., Chicago. Interment private. 773-561-6874.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2004.

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Panchita Walker

November 14, 2004

Dear John,

On behalf of Hinton School,past and present, I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family in this your time of sorrow.May God bless you and keep you all in His care.

Sincerely,

Mrs.P.Walker

Andy, Vel, Vjay & Estela Mendoza-Manalang

November 11, 2004

Dearest Nanay & Family,

Our thoughts & prayers are with you not only during this time of grief but also in the days & weeks to come. Our sincere condolences, Tatay will always be missed.

Kam Patel

November 11, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our deepest sympathy.



Dr. Patel and Staff

Mary ann and Michael Dichoso

November 10, 2004

Our prayers are with you.

T.K Tea From Sydney, Australia

November 10, 2004

To the Gamalinda Family.

I've had the honour of meeting Cesar on several occassions during my visits to Chicago, all a priviledge.

He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Joyce (Gonzales) & James ibardaloza

November 9, 2004

Dearest Auntie Oning,



Sending our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Felix Gonzales

November 9, 2004

I send you my deepest sympathy. I will have you in my prayers.

Arthur & Vinna Brooks

November 8, 2004

Dear Ate Oning:



We are so very sorry to hear of Kuya Cesar's passing. You are all in our prayers!

James "Jem" Santos

November 8, 2004

Kuya Cesar will be missed....



My prayers are with you Ate Oning and family.

Jorge & Rhodora Gonzales

November 8, 2004

It is hard to accept a lost of a great friend but consulting to know

that he had walk close to God.May HE

comfort the whole family in this hour of bereavement and our heartfelt sympathy is with you!!!!!

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