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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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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