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Felix Vasquez Obituary

Vasquez, Felix Sr. age 82, late of South Chicago, loving father of Sarah Vasquez Ret. CPD, Linda (William) Escobar, Felix Vasquez Jr. and Jesse Vasquez, devoted grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of 12, devoted uncle of Martha Mondragon. Veteran of the Korean War. Retired employee of Wisconsin Steel. Member of South Deering American Legion Post # 1238. Visitation Monday 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 8:45 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 8, 2009.

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Kevin Bahr

November 10, 2009

Sarah and Linda & family, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of heartbreaking loss. Keep each other close and your happy memories of him alive, while he keeps watch over the family now from above. Sincerely, Kevin Bahr.

November 10, 2009

Dearest Linda, On behalf of my family I wish to offer you and your family our deepest and sincerest sympathy on your lost. Please know that you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers.

Shellee Cleveland McCullum and Anna M. Wheat

November 8, 2009

Felix, My deepest condolences for the loss of your father. He m must have been a great man becsues you are a good person. We don't have the answers why things happen to good people, but God knows when it's your time. Sincerely, Phil Barone

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