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Emelina Velazquez Obituary

Velazquez, Emelina F. (nee Faz) Age 86, at rest May 14, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Nicolas; loving mother of Emelina (Pablo) Quintana, Enrique "Henry" (Karen), Fernando (Maria Elena) and Gustavo (Hilda) Velazquez; dearest grandmother of twelve; and fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; cherished sister of Ma. Teresa Faz Martinez and Ma. Lourdes Faz Martinez. Funeral services, Friday, May 20, 2016, 9:15 a.m. from Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd., 2921 S. Harlem Avenue, Berwyn proceeding to St. Leonard Catholic Church, 33rd St. and Clarence Avenue, Berwyn, for 10:00 Mass of Christian Burial. Services will conclude at the church. Visitation Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. Private family inurnment, Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. For info, 708-484-4111 or www.adolfservices.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 17, 2016.

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~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

May 24, 2016

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Emelina will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 12 JUN, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

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Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd.

2921 South Harlem Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402

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Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd.

2921 South Harlem Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402

May

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Leonard Catholic Church

33rd St. and Clarence Avenue, Berwyn, IL

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2921 South Harlem Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402

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