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Linda Zavala Obituary

Zavala, Linda Age 87, at peace on Wednesday, August 29, after a long battle with cancer. Devoted mother of Michael J. Zavala; loving grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 2; dear daughter of the late Antonio and Bibiana Murillo; loving sister of Sally (Lupe) Gutierrez, and the late Peter, Henry (late Anna Marie), Joey, Jesse, Tony, Josie, Mary, and Louis Murillo; fond aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews, especially Andrea Gutierrez, Davida Garcia, Carmen Briones, Helen Gutierrez, Billy Moreno and Linda Marie Gutierrez. Memorial mass will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4521 So. Ashland Ave. on Friday September 7, 2012 at 6:30PM. Refreshments will be served immediately following the mass in the church hall adjacent to the chapel. Burial private at St. Mary Cemetery. Please omit flowers. For info Dalcamo Funeral Home, 312-842-8681

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 6, 2012.

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Helen Gutierrez

September 2, 2023

Nina,
11 years have passed and yet it seems like we were all playing bingo and laughing together..the good times. I think of you often and pray that you and my Mom are at peace, I can still hear both of you both.
We pray for you and love you till the end of time.
Love Shorty (Helen)

Helen Gutierrez

August 31, 2020

Thinking of you Nina..8 years is a long time..I pray you and my Mother are peacefully Resting in Paradise together..Continue to watch over us...Always in my heart and in my Memories ❤
Helen

Helen Gutierrez

August 31, 2019

Aunt Linda..our beloved Nina as you were known, it's hard to believe 7 years have passed since you left us..I think of you often and pray that you and my Mother are now peacefully together at last..she missed you so. May your beautiful soul continue to rest along with hers..I love you forever ❤

Helen Gutierrez

August 14, 2017

Soon it will be 5 years since your beautiful smile left us...I think of you often Nina...may you continue to rest in eternal peace...

Dolores

October 12, 2012

Dear Linda, My mom would always tell me when she saw you and how you were doing. I still have a couple of lamps that you gave me when we moved to Texas. I remember a few times when you came to my house when I was going to have bunco and you always made the potatoe salad for me, it was the best! I'm sure you are with my grandparents and have joined the card group again, like the many times you did on their porch. I can just hear all of you now. You are the best person ever. You did that egg think under Timmy's crib (he just kept crying) you thought someone had given him the "evil eye" and after you did that - he stopped. I wish you peace. Dolores

Jim Gilmour

September 24, 2012

Linda,
I am honored that you allowed me to be a part of your journey, and I thank you for the gifts of joy you gave to me.

September 13, 2012

To my beloved sister, You became my better half over the last 12 years that we spent together taking care of our brother Louie. Two people couldn't have gotten any closer than we did. I loved you with all my heart and will miss you for ever. My heart is broken, but I will see you soon. Remember, you promised me that we would be together always. I love you and miss you, your sister Sally.

Audra Eisin-Banazek

September 12, 2012

Linda you were an amazing woman with a joy for life. It was truly a pleasure to know and work with you in your final months. May your spirit live on and you rest in peace.

Becca Zavala

September 11, 2012

Mom, you were always very sweet and kind to me, you took me into your family as if I were your own. I will never forget you and neither will the kids, we will miss you always.

Love, Bec,Nicky & Katie

Michael Zavala

September 11, 2012

Mom, I will always love you, you took care of me and gave me a good life, many many cousins which when I remember the good times. My heart is like yours joyful and happy and caring, Your characteristics was just so joyful never wanted to confront but knew how to settle. My Heart will always be like yours and I will miss you but will be with you one day, I'm sure, Love you Mom forever until then.........

Andrea Gutierrez

September 10, 2012

The lord picked the perfect day to have you laid to rest. You were such a huge part of my life that I now feel incomplete. A part of me went with you. I will never forget your never ending positive attitude and warm smile. You never had a bad word to say about anybody and were always offering a helping hand even when you were too sick to do even for yourself. For that reason and so many more we all loved you so very much. I will miss you sorely, and remember you every day. Until we meet again, you take my love and a piece of my heart with you. You were my Nina and nobody could ever take your place. May you rest in peace in the company of Gramma and all your brothers and sisters, love you forever, Andie

Davida Garcia

September 7, 2012

You we're loved by everyone who knew you. Always a smile, always a positive attitude and outlook on life. I will remember you always and do my best to keep that positive attitude and happy life. Just like you did :) I miss you and will love you always, Davida

Billy

September 7, 2012

I'll always love you Big Nina, and I'll miss your laugh and smile. I know you are in a better place now and I hope the angels take good care of you. Thank you for being a part of my life. I will never forget you.

September 6, 2012

Aunt Linda, May you rest in peace & find comfort now that you've joined Dad, Grandma, & Uncle Pete in the heavenly choir of Murillo lungs. Ma always said it took her awhile to understand that the Murillos just talked very loud when they got together. What other family has an uncle known as the Noise?? Love Always, Eddie & Sherry Murillo and family

September 6, 2012

Aunt Linda always had a smile and was a lot of fun to be around. I'll miss you. Please give my Daddy and Uncle Pete hugs from me. Love Ruthie

Anthony (Dinky) Murillo

September 6, 2012

Tia Linda, your smile and laugh will be with us always. You were a wonderful aunt to all of us and you now must rest in peace and be with your mom and brothers. I can hear the loud conversations and laughs now. God Bless you and thank you for all you meant to us.

Helen Gutierrez

September 6, 2012

Beloved Aunt, you will never know what you meant to all of us. To see your smiling face "always" was a blessing. You will never be forgotten. May you rest in God's hands with grandma and especially Noisy who has been waiting for you I'm sure. Love you with all my heart. Helen

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