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Gilbert Quiroz Obituary

Quiroz, Gilbert Loving Husband of 59 years to Dolores (nee Castillo); loving Dad of Christine Ortega, Richard (Barbara), Karen (Oscar) Mireles, Kenneth, Kevin and the late James; loving Grandpa and Pa of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; cherished son of the late Santiago and the late Maxine; dear brother of Elizabeth Astudillo, Eugene (Kathy), and the late Alice Silva; uncle of many nieces and nephews; Godfather of John Castillo, Donald Cortez and Jennifer Laurel. Member of Settlers S.A.C. and Mary McDowell Settlement Funeral Saturday 8:30AM from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (45th & Ashland) for 9:30AM Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2-9PM. (773) 767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 7, 2012.

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Gloria and Lisa Burba

November 10, 2012

Our sincere sympathy you the entire Quiroz family in this time of sorrow.

Lori Sinyard

November 10, 2012

Loved you and will miss you

Familia Tijerina

November 9, 2012

Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Quiroz Family and friends. We were blessed to know Mr. Quiroz. The times spent with him always made us feel like part of the family. We will miss him. May our Lord Jesus Christ receive him in his glory. May he Rest In Peace.

Maureen Marquardt

November 9, 2012

Loving memory to a good friend.

Anne & Michael Schroeder

November 7, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Quiroz Family at this sorrowful time. May all your happy memories of Gilbert keep you going.

Candy McNamara/Goodman

November 7, 2012

Let him R.I.P. and his Family heal fast and live on with wonderful Memories.

November 7, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

John Schroeder

November 7, 2012

My condolences go out to the Quiroz family!! You are all like family to me. Gil will be missed by many family members and freinds. Yet, no longer will he be suffering from any form of pain!!

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