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Maria Mireles Obituary

Mireles, Maria (nee Carrizales), 79, formerly of South Chicago and South Deering passed away on Sunday, August 9th, beloved wife of Gertrudes (Tules) Mireles, loving mother of Jaime (Vicki) Mireles, Raul Mireles, Christina (Jim) Zuniga and Ernie (Shelly) Mireles, devoted grandmother of Jaime Jr., Joe, Yvonne, Michael, Elizabeth, Jena and Richie, proud great-grandmother of four, adoring sister of Moses, David, preceded in death by Frank, Galo, John, Peter, Danny and Esther, fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service 9:00 a.m. Thursday, August 13th from Opyt Funeral Home, 13350 S. Baltimore Ave., to St. Kevin Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. Visitation Wednesday 2 to 8 p.m. 773-646-1133.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 11, 2009.

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SALLY ANN CRACHY

August 12, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Warren & Connie Rodgers

August 12, 2009

To the Mireles Family

Our deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of your beloved wife, mother and grandmother.
May She Rest in Peace.

charlie & terri bais

August 12, 2009

we are deeply saddened to learn about your mom's passing. i'll always remember mary at bessemer park watching us play ball from the time we where in grade school thru high. may she rest in peace.

Faye Cuellar

August 12, 2009

Chris & family, we are very sorry for your loss. Please know you all are in our thoughts & prayers.

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Sandra Resendez(Gutierrez)

August 11, 2009

Mireles Family-My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Mary brought laughter and joy to all that knew her. My parents adored her(Tio Manuel and Enriqueta) and she meant alot to our family. May it comfort you to know that so many people care and are thinking of Tules and your family at this time.
Love, Sandra Gutierrez Resendez

Maria Ortega O'Neill

August 11, 2009

Chris, my deepest condolences to you, your family, brothers and, your dad. I know how close you were with your mom and know, first hand, how much this hurts. I hope you will take consolation in knowing that your mom is at peace and is with her parents.

August 11, 2009

To the Mireles Family, Our Deepest Condolence.
From: Pete Jimenez, Randy Reyna and Ray Reyna
Raulie, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Mary Velez

August 11, 2009

To the Mireles Family, so sorry for your loss, your Mom was a Sweetheart & very funny-she will be missed by all of us-but I'm sure she is joking around up in heaven waiting for us. Love-Turo & Mary Velez

Mary I Gutierrez

August 11, 2009

Tulles, Jaime, Raulie, Chris and Ernie and the rest of The Mireles Family, With my deepest condolences and sympathy.
Mary's spirit and loving words to me were always as if I never left Chicago. She was a true comadre to my parents and grandmother. She so loved her family. My prayers are with her and the family.
I will always remember Maria in my heart.
Blessing, Mary iliana Gutierrez, Brownsville Texas

larry diaz

August 11, 2009

My deepest condolences to the family.You guys were like family to us.The Diaz family.

Oscar Manuel Gutierrez

August 11, 2009

The Mireles Family,
I am so sorry for your lost my thoughts and prays are with you all . I will never forget the joy Mary brought to me in her words of encouragement . Her conversations about her family were always filled with pride. God Bless you all. Love, Manuel & Delia Gutierrez

Dora Saenz Martinez

August 11, 2009

Raul, sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, she was such a high spirited person with a sence of humor and a lot of energy. I'm glad to have spent time with her and your dad. She is at peace now and in heaven with many loved ones.
Your Friend Always.....Dora Saenz Martinez

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