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Maria Briseno Obituary

Briseno, Maria "Maggie" L. (nee Gutierrez), beloved wife of Henry, devoted mother of Russell, Lucille, and Diana, fond grandmother of Russell Jr., Tiffany, Erica, Ellisa, Lourdes, Benjamin, Joey, and Hank, dear sister of Frances Hernandez, Joey and John Gutierrez and Jenny Foulk, dear aunt of many nieces and nephews, devoted Godmother of T.T. Funeral Tuesday, 9:00 a.m., from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem to St. Philomena Church, Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. For info, 773-889-1700

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 13 to Jun. 14, 2010.

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Russell H briseno

July 3, 2024

Love you Mom

Your Son
Russell

Russell Briseno

August 23, 2021

Mom ,I still think of you all the time Rest in piece I love you. your in my heart and made me who I am today Strong, Loving and Caring !
One Day will be Together. Love
Your son
Russell Briseno Hugs

Lourdes Sepulveda

December 25, 2016

I still call your phone thinking you will answer. I wish this was a dream I miss you more then ever. I'm trying to be strong but I can't not a day goes by without out u on my mind. I love u so much and I wish you were here I will give anything in the world to see your face one more time.

russell briseno

August 27, 2010

mom i miss you so much you just dont know i rember when you an i dance to madonna so mom have a holiday will see each other again love ya your son russell smile

Tiffany realmo

June 20, 2010

Sweet smile on your face as you slept the pain away.Resting in gods arms now although in the ground your body may lay.He needed another angel n thats why you had to go as you promised your still with us watching here below.I never would have imanged the end would be like this me comforting you holding your hand telling nana dont worry everythings gona be ok was not an easy thing for me to do an even in your weakest hour you tried to comfort me to holding my hand n telling me you lve me saying tiff im ok.Your the greatest grandma a granddaughter could ever have thanks for pushing me to be the best you know i could be.You dont have to worry about me anymore ill be fine mommy,grandpa,n uncle are here were all gona be ok.I still think of you n ask god why???I wish you had stayed a lil while longer i wonder if i prayed hadr enough n if so did they get through.The tears i have cried for you could flood the earth n i know you wiped each one away.Your always gona be in my heart n mind still making me laugh cause your stories live on.But this is not my end i cant hold my head down i need to love n miss you but i also need to live because through me you will live.You will still laugh and love you will still sing and dance you will still hug n kiss you will still forever br in our lives.In the night we sleep and in the day we cry as she watches us all from her star in the sky

Tiffany Realmo

June 20, 2010

Nana i miss u so much words could never explain how much im hurting without you here.You were everything to me i cant believe your gone.I miss hearing your laugh and seeing your smiling face each morning.Im so greatful for the past months we spend together when you were sick if i had to do it all over again i would.Its going to be hard without you here but ill always keep you close to my heart.R.I.P NANA Your granddaughter Tiffany :-(

Desiree Slinkard-Gurrola

June 16, 2010

I know I was very young when I last seen Aunt Maggie, but I do remember her laughter that would fill the room and her heart filled hugs. My prayers are with you all through this difficult time. God Bless.

deborah slinkard

June 15, 2010

I am very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and keep you strong in this difficult time. My prayers are with you.

Tanya Lopez-Cardona

June 14, 2010

I will always remember Aunt Maggie's great sense of humor and her great laugh. I admire the fact that she was so fiercely devoted and supportive of her whole family. My condolences are with you all who are going to miss her so much. God Bless and hopefully time can mend your broken hearts.

Norma Fleming

June 13, 2010

Maggie was the strongest and the most special woman I've ever known. I will miss her more than I can ever express and even more than I ever imagined I would. Shes "The Best Thing That Ever
Happened to Me" and to many many other
people too. She can finally Rest in Peace. You Made Me Feel Brand New. You
will live forever in my heart until we
meet again. I love you Maggie. God Bless You. Always & Forever.
Your Little Fat Norma

June 13, 2010

I will miss Maggie more than I can ever express and even more than
I ever imagined I would. She was "The Best Thing that Ever Happened to me" and many people. I know she is finally at peace. She deserves it.
She' ll live forever in my heart until we meet again. I Love you Maggie.
God bless you. You made me feel brand new. Always & Forever
Your little fat Norma.

Starlet Griese

June 13, 2010

Aunt maggie was a remarkable and strong women , This women has been there for me since my mother / her sister passed Lupe griese gutierrez... she has never judge me she has stood strong next to me. she has taken me in her home as she has took many of us in.. aunt maggie i will miss you sooo much . im glad i had the chance to see you before you had to go . My heart aches , that i cant be there.. but i know u know that ur in my heart and for ever will be.. I love u Aunt maggie !! Your neice, Star

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