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Laura Valdoz Obituary

Valdoz, Laura age 84, beloved wife of Jesse, daughter of Alejandro Hernandez and Carmella, loving mother of Vincent H. Clay, Jafet (Pamela) Gonzales, Rene (Consuelo) Gonzales-LeZama, loved by her grandchildren Vanessa (James) Hernandez, Melissa (Timothy) Machulis, Ryan (Melissa), Jeff, Ena, Christopher, Daneel (James) Gonzales-Thomas, Justin, Arika. Also loved by her many great-grandchildren. A private Mass will be held at Resurrection Cemetery, Thursday at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Laura's name to Illinois Coalition for Immigrants and Refugees Rights, 55 East Jackson, Suite 2075, Chicago IL 60604 or Jane Adams Hull House, 1030 W. Van Buren Chicago IL 60607.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 4, 2009.

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Jessica Gonzalez

February 18, 2009

My condolences to my cousin's and their families. My memories of my aunt will always stay alive in my heart. With sincere sympathy cousin Jessica.

Christine (Tina) Ramos

February 12, 2009

My condolences to my Auntie Laura children My prayers are with yous

Lalo Sanchez

February 10, 2009

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

Rose Hernandez

February 6, 2009

My condolences to my nephews and their family. May your loved ones guide and support you through your grief. Wish I could have known sooner so that I may be there to comfort you and be comforted for the loss of my sister. With Sincere Sympathy, Auntie Rosie

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