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Gilberto Diaz Obituary

Diaz, Gilberto age 78, late of South Chicago, beloved father of Gilberto (Trinidad) Diaz Jr. and Miguel (Isabel) Diaz, loving grandfather of Margaret, Priscilla, Sophia, Tatianna, Orlando and Isaac. Former husband of Maria Diaz, dear brother of Jose (Carmen) Diaz, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired employee of U.S. Steel after 26 years of service. Visitation Sunday, 1 to 9 p.m. Funeral services Monday, October 15, 2007, 8:45 a.m., Prayers from Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago, to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 12, 2007.

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Charlie Zepeda

October 16, 2007

To the Diaz family:
I am sorry to hear the news about Mr. Gilberto Diaz,Sr passing on. Mike And Gilbert I saw your dad a couple years ago and he was proud of his boys.God bless you and take care.

A friend always,
Carlos Zepeda

October 12, 2007

I don't Know Mr. Diaz,But I know His Grand Daughter Margaret Diaz AKA (Maggie). My condolence to The Whole family and my prayer are with you all.
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