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Cynthia Contreras Obituary

Contreras, Cynthia L. Visitation Saturday, 12:00 p.m. until time of service 3 p.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home (formerly John Sheehy & Sons) 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL. Interment Private. 708-361-4235 www.kerryfh.com. www.facebook.com/kerryfuneral

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 18, 2013.

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R.Hernandez

January 13, 2023

STILL can't believe you are gone. You are sorely missed.

October 14, 2013

I will miss you, I will always think about you. grazie per essere stata sempre un ottima amica e persona. terrò i ricordi della nostra amiciza nel posto più caro del mio cuore.

Szu-Moy Toves

October 8, 2013

Prayers for eternal rest in the peace and love of His grace.

REX HERNANDEZ

October 7, 2013

I am stunned to hear the news of your passing. I was thinking about you just the other day, wondering what you were up to. That infectious laugh, exceptional smile, and wonderful spirit. Thank you for being a part of my memories from time to time, you were one of a kind. You will be missed. It was an honor serving with you in Italy. Rest in peace.

Natalie Turner

October 7, 2013

Rest in eternal peace my dear friend, I will miss & love you forever.

Rocco Sarno

October 7, 2013

Riposa in pace sorella, che Dio ti accolga nella sua infinita Misericordia.

Stephan McMaron

October 7, 2013

I'm deeply sadden to receive this news. I have happy and fond memories of Cynthia during my time in Italy where I meet her. Always happy and kind. She will be dearly missed.

Amanda Contreras

January 26, 2013

Thank you all so much for your kind words.
We loved Cindy and will miss her dearly, but hearing such wonderful memories keeps her with us.

Bret Ruiz

January 23, 2013

Cynthia took Spanish with me at AI. She was a great student and wonderful person. I will miss her smile.

January 21, 2013

We were stationed at Barksdale together. My deepest sympathies to your family as you mourn.

Benjamin Au

Larry Gilbert

January 21, 2013

I served in Italy with Cynthia, I will always remember her infectious personality/spitit. She will be greatly missed. RIP Cynthia

January 21, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss.

January 21, 2013

May Gods merciful love and the love of family & friends sustain you through your sorrow.

C Johnson, (Isa. 41:10)

amy roy

January 20, 2013

Cynthia was a childhood friend.....my prayers to her family..she will be greatly missed....may u RIP Cindy in gods loving arms.....

Philip Hunter

January 18, 2013

Cynthia was my childhood friend !She was a wonderful person ! And will be deeply missed!

Yolanda Martinez

January 18, 2013

My sincerest sympathy goes out to the family.

J K

January 18, 2013

My family & I offer our heartfelt condolences. Cynthia touched many lives, and is greatly missed. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this time of grief. (2 Cor 1:3)

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