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Lori Alderete Obituary

Alderete, Lori Lynn 44, of Chicago, formerly of San Antonio, Texas, February 5, 2009, loving life partner of Phaedra Divras, beloved daughter of Elmira and Luis "Willie" Alderete, sister of Bill "UB" Alderete, and the late Kathryn Alderete Arnold, loving aunt of Christopher Ryan and Branden Isaiah Alderete Arnold. Visitation Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, where services will be held Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. Additional service and interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, Texas, 78218. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 N. Parkway, Memphis, TN. 38105 Info: 773-561-6874

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 10, 2009.

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Melva A Windsor

February 13, 2024

My first cousin. Memories of our summers together whether we were in Texas or AZ. We will meet again! Xoxo Mel

Amy Carlozo

March 17, 2009

I was saddened to hear the news of Lori's passing. We lived together our junior and senior year at DePaul. I'm sorry we lost touch with each other - She was a strong caring women who knew how to have a great time.

Martha Feller

February 22, 2009

Phaedra and Lori's Family

I am very sad but also comforted that Lori is resting in peace. Lori’s strength and values were truly inspirational to many of us. I thank God for the honor to have worked with her. What a wonderful and caring lady! I offer my prayers so you will have the strength to cope with your loss.

Cielo, Pattie & Danny Ornelas/Rodriguez

February 14, 2009

We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of Lori. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.

JOYCE ALDERETE-ARIZPE

February 13, 2009

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO UNCLE WILLIE, ELMIRA, BILLY AND PHAEDRA. WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE THE LOSS OUR FAMILY FEELS. WE WILL ALWAYS TREASURE THE WONDERFUL CHILDHOOD MEMORIES WE SHARED WITH LORI. GOD BLESS HER IN HER NEW HOME-THE ALDERETE,ARIZPE, & LOZANO FAMILY

Carmen Verge

February 13, 2009

I was a co-worker and never had the opportunity to meet Lori in person. My prayers go out to the family and friends. May God keep you close and strengthen you during this difficult time. Just know she is pain free and at peace.

Armando R. Alderete

February 13, 2009

I've never met you,but still you are my family. My dad is your uncle(Arturo M. Alderete). You are pain free and you are with heavenly angel.

Your Cousin
Armando R. Alderete

Danine Tomlin

February 12, 2009

I was just thinking of my cousin last week....Miles and years apart but always in our hearts and in our prayers. My condolences to her family in Chicago and my Aunt & Uncle, Cousin "Billie"...luv u all.
Danine "Nina"Alderete Tomlin & Andrew Tomlin, Brian Tomlin, Raymond Villarreal, Jacob Villarreal, Christopher Villarreal

Suzanne Kraus

February 11, 2009

Dear Phaedra and all who loved Lori,
How sad, how hard for you - witnessing her transition. Now we pray she is at peace - someday you shall be too. What a bright star we witnessed - she illuminated all who knew her, all she touched. The shine will always be there. Sad to just learn today of your loss. Peace. Breath.

Melva Alderette

February 11, 2009

Our Deepest thoughts and prayers to my Uncle Willie, Elmira and Cousin Billy and Phaedra, may the sweetest memories of Lori carry you through this time of great loss.
All our Love,
Joe and Sally
Delia and Lydia
Melva- Jim Windsor
Jacob and Matthew
Arizona

Melva Windsor

February 11, 2009

Childhood memories we will always cherish~
Always thinking of her as we were miles away but always in our hearts and family-
Joe and Sally Alderette
Delia and Keith
Melva and Family
Lydia and Family

Arizona
California

Josette & Clar Krusinski

February 11, 2009

Phaedra and the Alderete Family,
We pray that God will give you the needed strength to carry on with life at this time of the loss of such a loved one. We will always remember Lori's wonderful smile.

Susan Galvin

February 11, 2009

Phaedra I am so sorry for your loss. May you and Lori's family find peace knowing what a great person Lori was to everyone.

Jay Alderete

February 11, 2009

We will miss you Lori

Rest in Peace

Tammy Iames

February 11, 2009

My deepest sympathy to Phaedra and to Lori's family.

Dorcas English

February 11, 2009

My deepest condolences to Phaedra and to Lori's family during this transitional period. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Michael & Sherry Strom

February 10, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of our neighbor and friend. Lori helped bring so much to our community and our lives. Please accept our deepest condolences to Phaedra and all of Lori's loved ones.

Lorri Erhardt

February 10, 2009

My deepest sympathy to Phaedra and to Lori's family.

Kind regards,
Lorri Erhardt

Patty and Becky

February 10, 2009

Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy go out to Phaedra and to Lori's family. She was an amazing woman who will live forever in our memories. We will cherish our times with her forever.

Jami OConnell

February 10, 2009

My deepest sympathy to Phaedra and to Lori's family. It was an honor and a blessing to have known her. Her memory will always be in my heart.

Linda Odom

February 10, 2009

My condolences to Lori's mom and dad, brother and to Phaedra for the loss of this warm and charming woman. I can't forget her kindness to me when my husband died last year. May she rest with God in an eternal garden now.

Ede and Aaron Snyder

February 10, 2009

Our best wishes are with all of you during these most stressful days. We have heard from the neighbors how much suffering there was and hope that each of you finds your way to comfort while honoring Lori's memory.

Jenn Peterson

February 10, 2009

We will miss Lori here on Jarvis Square. I believe we are blessed by what Lori and Phaedra were able to create here through their restaurant, Gruppo di Amici.

Judith Gramer

February 10, 2009

My deepest sympathy to Phaedra and Lori's family in Texas. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
-Judith Gramer

Carol and Dieter Harper

February 10, 2009

We will so miss our charming, friendly and wonderful neighbor, Lori. Our sympathy to her steadfast and loyal partner, Phaedra, and to Lori's supportive family.

April Drugan

February 10, 2009

My deepest sympathy goes out to Lori's family for your most profound loss.

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