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Enrique Ponce de Leon Obituary

Ponce de Leon, Enrique loving husband of Josefina (nee Mendoza), dearest father of Juan (Helen), Rose (Ronald) Hale-Ponce de Leon, the Hon. Edmund and the late Evangelica, fond grandfather of Juan, Jacqueleen, Jose, Christina and Katherine. Funeral Tuesday, 9 a.m., from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, Ralph Massey, Funeral Director, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., to St. Vincent de Paul Church, Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 4, 2007.

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Dwayne Wojtowicz

November 7, 2007

Ponce,

I am sorry to hear about your grandfather's passing. Please have my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Ronald & Joan Hale

November 5, 2007

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

Helen Ponce de Leon

November 5, 2007

Goodbye, Pop. You have been a wonderful father-in-law and I will truly miss you. Your kind and gentle smile will be forever in my thoughts. Thanks especially for the model that you have been to John and Joe. No one could have ever asked for a better grandparent. Love, Helen

Oscar, Lupe, Monica & Ricky Zepeda

November 5, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Fr. Dan Brandt

November 4, 2007

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences to your family at this most difficult time! I am truly sorry for your loss and will offer Mass for Enrique here at my parish. May you know the healing touch of Jesus Christ.

Juan M. Ponce de Leon

November 4, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.My tio will be missed by us all

Adolpho, Chris and Jonathan

November 4, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sorrow.

rich@rose

November 4, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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