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Maria Guadalupe Rios

Maria Rios Obituary

Rios, Maria Guadalupe born December 12, 1953, affectionately known as "Lupe". Passed away January 11, 2004, at Loyola Hospital. Father Juan Rios and mother Anna Anderson preceded her in death, as well as brothers Ronnie and Alfred, beloved soul-mate of the late Willie Russell Jr., mother of Willie and Juanita, devoted grandmother of Jeremy, AJ and Anna, loving sister of Nora, Josephine (Jack), Sedina, Vicki (Mario), Sharon, Valeria, Mildred (Pat), Veretta, Kenneth (Brenda), Lex, Thomas (Pat), Eric (Maria), loving niece of Judge (Ethel) and Pinky, loving aunt of many nieces and nephews and a host of many relatives. Visitation Saturday January 17, 2004 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral services 1 p.m. at Parkwyn Funeral Home, Ltd. 6901 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, IL, 60402.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 16, 2004.

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LaNora Hernandez

January 10, 2023

I am missing you

U

January 10, 2022

I miss your presence here on earth. You always made it ok.

Patricia Anderson

January 10, 2022

Lupe, we miss, and Love you! Continue to RIH. Love
Tony & Pat

LaNora Hernandez

January 10, 2021

You are missed and remembered.

Patricia Anderson

January 11, 2020

Hey Lupe,
We miss you so much, and often think of you. We Love, Miss, and you shall be in our hearts forever.
RIH ❤

January 10, 2020

I miss you so much Lupe. The family dynamics has changed so much since you left us. Many more of our family members have transition too. I know we will all be together again one day. Its just hard sometimes being here missing you and everyone else. It feels like more of my close family that I grew up with have passed. Its gets lonelier here the older I get. I rest easier knowing that we will all be together on day in Gods House.

Carol Baker

July 29, 2010

Thinking of you!

Nora Riley

July 29, 2010

For my sister

July 29, 2010

For you and June, Pumpkin, TeeTee and the kids!

Carol

April 10, 2009

Lupe,

Just thinking of you, Daddy, Lynn and Granny. Missing all of you very much today.

Chicken

david anderson

August 26, 2008

I love you aunt lupe and uncle june so much i had a lot of fun being at your house, you would always make the best lasagna and Banana pudding. you were so talented with your crafts by making easter basket dresses and a lot of other things. aunt lupe you will all ways be in my heart thank you for everything
david a

LaNora Hernandez

August 26, 2008

Lupe, I miss you. You were my favorite aunt. You brought us joy and laughter during the hungry years. Thank you. Lynn is gone from us and with you now. I saw your face in her in July and then I knew she would be leaving us very soon. I also could sense your spirit and I knew this was a sign that you wanted me to give her all the love and support I could. I did Lupe. Lupe I think she knew she was sick for awhile, maybe she didn’t want to be here anymore either and just let nature take its course. Thanks for helping me understand what a beautiful spirit she is. I think Lynn and I finally developed a relationship and understood each others significance. I feel as though I lost you twice because I know your spirit stayed around her after you died because she needed you most and couldn’t let you go. Over the last few years you made her radiate like sunshine. You gave her the courage to connect and she fulfilled the pact to perfection. She lived with a renewed sense of freedom thanks to you. Lupe you are one of the strongest spirits I know. Lupe I remember what you said in the hospital the night June died, so I know you are letting him take care of you on the other side. You understood the life lesson so well, living is about how much you can give of yourself while your here not what you can take or accumulate. We come here with nothing so we need to prepare to leave that way. I learned so much from your generosity. I will always keep a watchful eye over your family. I think Tee Tee is going to be alright I remember in the hospital you said you were not worried about Tee Tee, it was Punkin that weighed on your heart. It’s hard Lupe I want to reach out to him more but it’s not easy (Please give me strength) God knows he is a good boy and I love him. I love you Lupe, my children love you and this life will never be the same without you. Alfred, Ronnie, Granny, Daddy, Papa, Grandma, the Canon, Uncle Pete and Kevin Work on us, I love you.
Loving you always, Screaming Yellow

Kenneth & Brenda Anderson

August 22, 2008

Dear Lupe,

I just finished viewing the photo of you & Lynn, that's included in your photo album (#2), as part of your Guest Book. In the photograph, Lynn is feeding you some food from her plate, at what looks like one of the many family gatherings. The two of you are smiling at each other & you both look so happy to be together, so happy to be sisters...

It is comforting to know that you were part of the "Welcoming Committee" when Lynn arrived in Heaven. Kenny and I know that there was great rejoicing when all of you, Mother Anna, Kevin, Ronnie, Alfred & you, Lupe, all embraced Lynn upon her arrival.

Lupe, we miss your smile, laughter and jokes. We miss our, "Chill Out" times with you, too.

Please continue to pray and intercede on behalf of our families from Heaven above. We really need it now, as we accept, but still grieve over the recent homegoing of our dear sister, Lynn.

We love and miss you both so very much.
Forever & Always
Your Brother and Sister,

LaNora Hernandez

August 19, 2008

Lupe, I miss you. You were my favorite aunt. You brought us joy and laughter during the hungry years. Thank you. Lynn is gone from us and with you now. I saw your face in her in July and then I knew she would be leaving us very soon. I also could sense your spirit and I knew this was a sign that you wanted me to give her all the love and support I could. I did Lupe. Lupe I think she knew she was sick for awhile, maybe she didn’t want to be here anymore either and just let nature take its course. Thanks for helping me understand what a beautiful spirit she is. I think Lynn and I finally developed a relationship and understood each others significance. I feel as though I lost you twice because I know your spirit stayed around her after you died because she needed you most and couldn’t let you go. Over the last few years you made her radiate like sunshine. You gave her the courage to connect and she fulfilled the pact to perfection. She lived with a renewed sense of freedom thanks to you. Lupe you are one of the strongest spirits I know. Lupe I remember what you said in the hospital the night June died, so I know you are letting him take care of you on the other side. You understood the life lesson so well, living is about how much you can give of yourself while your here not what you can take or accumulate. We come here with nothing so we need to prepare to leave that way. I learned so much from your generosity. I will always keep a watchful eye over your family. I think Tee Tee is going to be alright I remember in the hospital you said you were not worried about Tee Tee, it was Punkin that weighed on your heart. It’s hard Lupe I want to reach out to him more but it’s not easy (Please give me strength) God knows he is a good boy and I love him. I love you Lupe, my children love you and this life will never be the same without you. Alfred, Ronnie, Granny, Daddy, Papa, Grandma, the Canon, Uncle Pete and Kevin Work on us, I love you.
Loving you always, Screaming Yellow.

Sedenia Wigfall

August 12, 2008

Hey Sis. Lupe:
I know Lynn is with you and the other. I miss you all so much. I know in my heart we will meet again on the other side. Make sure you are all there when I arrive. I will be looking forward to seeing you all again. Give Lynn a Kiss for me.. and let her know Elloitt will never be alone..Love you.
Sis:
Sedenia

anonymous

July 30, 2008

Lupe,

I know you were there to get Lynn

PATRICIA Anderson

September 11, 2007

Hello Lupe and June, I was thinking about you. I have not seen your grandchildren lately, but I know they are doing well! Tony & I miss you both dearly. We often talk about you and especially when we travel through Maywood we think of you. Also we think about Mrs. Anderson, Ronnie , Alfred , and all of our relatives. We love you all and miss you Love Tony & Pat

Patricia Anderson

May 25, 2007

Hey Lupe and June, I were just thinking about you all this morning too. We really miss you all. I have a nice picture of your grandson, and he is beautiful. I know that you and June are looking down at all your grandchildren.

Until next time! Pat & Tony

Sedenia Wigfall

May 24, 2007

Hey Lupe :

Just thinking about you & June. Please give Mom,Papa Juan, Ronnie, Alfred, Kevin, Peter, Jackie, Tim and all the other over there a kiss for me OK. Love ya God Bless. Love your new grandson Little Juan. Miss you all so much until we meet again.
Sedenia

Sedenia Wigfall

May 24, 2007

Hey Lupe :
Just thinking about you & June. Please give Mom,Papa Juan, Ronnie, Alfred, Kevin, Peter, Jackie, Tim and all the other over there a kiss for me OK. Love ya God Bless. Love your new grandson Little Juan. Miss you all so much until we meet again.
Sedenia

Patricia Anderson

April 10, 2007

Hey Lupe, I was visiting this site so, I am sending you and June a message of love, and joy. We all love and miss you and June dearly.

The Joy is for your new grandson, Juan.
Love Pat

Sedenia Wigfall

March 9, 2007

Hey Lupe:
Thinking about you and all the others on the other side with you. I know you were with us on the Cruise celebrating Lanora's??Birthday. Please give everyone with you a kiss for me. Love and miss you guys. (Missing you Mama)
Love ya
Sedenia

Chyenne Anderson

August 12, 2006

Hi auntie Lupe!

i miss you.

love you and tell uncle June I said Hi.

God Bless

love Chyenne

August 10, 2006

I love you Lupe. I miss you so much. This Life is not the same without you. Say hi to everyone.

lynn

July 25, 2006

Dear Lupe and June,

You are truly missed.

sedenia wigfall

July 24, 2006

Hey Lupe & June:

Thinking about you and miss all of you so much. Tell Mama i said hi.



God Bless

Only Love.

Patricia Anderson

July 14, 2006

Hey Lupe and June:

I were thinking about you and thought, I'd say hello. I have not seen your children lately, but they are all doing well. I miss you so much! Everyone is doing okay, it is not the same without you being here, however, I know that God 's will must be done and I have to accept His will. I just wanted you to know I will never forget you!



Love

Pat your other sister

Patricia Anderson

September 2, 2005

Hi Lupe and June:

I really miss you guys, things just don't seem the same without you. Your children are doing well, as well as your grandchildren. Often times, I think about you and June, especially during the times of family gatherings; we went to Ron & Sednia's and I thought about you. Well I will talk to later..my sister and brother.

Love Pat

Lynn

February 7, 2005

Dear Lupe and June.

We made it through the holiday's, it was very difficult without you.



Your children and grandchildren spent the holidays with me.



Jeremy, AJ and Annamaria like to talk about you both. Annamaria likes being called "KittyKat". AJ and Jeremy like doing their grandad's dance.



Jeremy dreamed of June on the one year anniversary of his death Dec. 19th. Jeremy said that he gave his grandad a big hug. Annamaria always says that she sees her granddad in my house.



Lupe are you in my house too or are you in the Bahamas?



I know in spirit, you are always with your family and watching over them.



Missing you.

sedenia wigfall

November 17, 2004

Hey sis. lupe:

You have been heavy on my mind today. Know that I love and miss you, mom,dad, ronnie, alfred, kevin, tim, june, pete and jackie very much and one day we will all be together again. Give Mom a kiss and tell her happy b-day for me. One thing for sure parties are not the same without you we all miss crazy Lupe. I know all of you were at my wedding I TRULY felt you all. Until we meet again love sis Sedenia. (wait for me) Praise God for my loving family!!!

Lynn

October 18, 2004

Hi Lupe,

I am thinking about you and sad that you were not physically with us at the Wedding on Satuday.



There were some major break threws to the pact we made concerning our family.



I am missing you and June very much.

Love always,

Lynn

mario ramos

July 15, 2004

Hey auntie LUPE. I wanted to say hi and say thank u and unk 4 everything. Thank GOD 4 allowing me the opportunity to know u and have you as an aunt. you are truly a blessing from GOD and I have prayed and will always pray 4 your soul may your journey home be beautiful. Thank u Auntie Loving U always. spips...

Lynn

June 8, 2004

Dear Lupe and June,

You were missed but not forgotten at the Mother's Day celebration.

Ronetta DeWitt-Hall

June 7, 2004

Auntie Lupe,

It's been quite a while since we last spoke. I remember our last conversation as if it were yesterday. You are sorely missed...your smile, jovial personality and the wittiness you brought to any type of gathering.

I know you are smiling down on each and every one of us. TeeTee and Pumkin are doing well. J and AJ are adjusting. Of course, little Miss Anna is blossoming:)

There is not a day that goes by that you and June are not thought of.

Until we meet again at the heavenly celebration!

Always,

Patricia Anderson

May 12, 2004

Hey Lupe and June:

We had a Great Time at the Judge and Anna's Mother's Day Celebration on May 8, 2004, and we, missed you both. Even though, we knew you weren't present, but you were there in our hearts.



It was a Happy time to rejoice in the Lord, and thank God for those of us, who are left behind; and to reminisce the thoughts of Grandma, Grandpa, Mama, David, Juan Rios , Aunt Sophie, and the rest of the family, who has gone on before us, of all of the good times, we all shared together.



I know you were there to see Anna Maria sing her favorite song, and I know you both were proud of her too. AJ and Jeremy are growing and doing well, as well as Pumkin and Juanita.



I could visualize you both watching over the grandchildren and the family, and smiling the whole time.

We miss you, and send our love to you and June!

Love Pat

Porsche Hayes

March 23, 2004

Hey Auntie,

I miss you so much. Just to let you know I'm doing well. I just got engaged. I know you are watching over your daughter and eventually God will work her problems out.

Love Always,

Porsche

Lynn

March 10, 2004

Lupe and June,

I got the message. "We'll be right with you".



I know, thanks.

Terry Roberts

February 19, 2004

To Lupe,

Your memory continues to shine bright in the heart and spirit of all you've touched. I am blessed to have you as a friend.

From the entire Roberts Family we wish peace and blessings to all of your loved ones.



P.S. Tell June I said Hello.

Lynn, with Punkin,Jeremy, Antwa and Annamaria.

February 19, 2004

Lupe,

I know you were with us last night.

There were many signs and I felt your presence the whole time.

Thanks

Lupe & Lynn

February 14, 2004

Lupe, Sedenia, and Lynn/ jonathan, Nora, Janet, and Sedenia

Patricia Anderson

February 12, 2004

Nikoya McDaniel-Hodges

February 11, 2004

No one ever wants to say goodbye to someone loved by so many people, but there comes a time when goodbye is all that's left to say.



I will always remember the countless summers that I spent at Auntie lupe's with Te Te, Punkin, Jacquilyn and Elliot. We always had the most fun at her house because she was always so creative in entertaining us and making sure we had a good time.



I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to my cousins: Juanita and Willie Russell, because I too, know the pain and grief that succumbs you with the passing of a parent. I want both of you to stay strong and stay focused. Remember, your mother has not left you because she is forever in your heart.



To my Dad and all of my Aunties and Uncles:



Remember, " One Who Is Truly Loved, Never Really Dies."



Let her live on in your hearts, see her in your memories and love her always. Thank God that she is no longer in pain. Know that she has laid down to rest and she will wake up to Glory.



Forever in our hearts,

Sedenia Ramos

February 6, 2004

My Dear Sister Lupy:



Just want to let you know how much you will be missed.

Lupy, you were the "fun sister" the life of the parties. You always had something crazy and funny to say.

Lupe, you brought lots of joy and laughter to lot's of people. We all loved your since of humor and that will truly be missed. Parties will never be the same without you Lupy. I can just see you now bringing laughter to the Angles above. (Until we meet again)

I know you are now in God's Loving Hands. Praise the Lord!!!



Love your sis. Sedenia

Missing you and June

Larry Lewis

February 2, 2004

To My Family In Chicago,

I'm saddened after hearing the death of my cousin, Lupe. She and I were very close while growing up. Two of my favorite cousins in Chicago are gone to be with the Lord; Tim and Lupe. The three of us spent quality time together on the south and northside of Chicago. One day, I shall see them again. WE must continue the family traditions started by the older generations in our family because tomorrow is not promised to any of us.

Love and Prayers,

Larry

Lynn Boratto

January 27, 2004

Lupe and June,

I miss you both very much.

noeleen mccarley

January 26, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you at this time of loss.Although i did not have the pleasure of knowing Lupe,I did know her through the stories Carol shared with me.God will take special care of this new Angel and set a star in heaven for you to look at and know she's home.

Love:Noeleen

audrey butler

January 26, 2004

To The Anderson Family:

My family sends you their love and prayers. May God be with you now and always as you deal with the loss of your love one. Hold on to all those good memories of her. God bless you all. Love Audrey &

Family

Barbara Mosley

January 25, 2004

My prayers are with your family. The picture of Lupe is beautiful, it seems to shine with love and joy. Barb

The Battista Family

January 23, 2004

Dear Mildred (Lynn) and Family,

Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May you hold wonderful memories in your heart of all the special people you have recently lost.

INTERNAL AUDIT

January 23, 2004

DEAR MEMBERS OF THE ANDERSON FAMILY

YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT

SECRETARY OF STATE

Sheketta Mason

January 22, 2004

Auntie Lupe you will truly be missed. Thank you for all you have done for Amaya, Aaliyah and myself. I will never forget your beautiful smile and your wonderful words of encouragement. Thanks for making me feel welcomed and loved throught the years. We love you and always will.

Reinaldo and Mina Ramos

January 22, 2004

Aunt Lupe,



I sure will miss you, the both of you. I have the fondest memories of you, starting wuth childhood and climaxing at adulthood. Uncle June and yourself were a one of a kind couple. I will never forget waking up at 4 in the morning to go to the fishing hole, as Uncle June would call it in his southern gentlemen vernacular. You would be making the coffey and grits.

You always treated me like a Son. Your impact on my life and the life of my children will resonate in this 21st century and beyond.



See you next lifetime.

Love,



Ray Ray.

Mr. Judge & Melida A. Harris lll

January 22, 2004

Dear Members of the Anderson Family, We love you all and we all are going to miss Lupe.



"Behold, how good and how pleassant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity"!



God is our refuge and strenght, in this time of loss.



Give grandma & Poppa a kiss for me Lupe!

claryssa taylor

January 21, 2004

THE TAYLOR FAMILY IN FT WALTON BCH FLORIDA SENDS THEIR PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF CAROL BAKER. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND PROTECT YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF NEED. I DID NOT KNOW CAROL'S AUNT LUPE, BUT I DO KNOW THAT SHE IS IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE AND WATCHES OVER HER FAMILY EVERY DAY. CLARYSSA TAYLOR

Lynn and Sedenia

January 21, 2004

Dear sister Lupe,



We miss talking to you while we worked. You did not seem to mind being put on "hold".



We will miss your phone calls and miss calling you and knowing that you were always there. Though not by your choice. We know if you could have gotten around you would have been very hard to catch up with.



You will be missed in many ways and this is just one of them.



Love always,



your sisters

Lynn and Sedenia

Dwayne A. Mays

January 20, 2004

Lupe,

You are with my brother (Tim) and the rest of our family. You will be missed dearly.



Loving & Missing You,

Cousin Dwayne

Porsche Hayes

January 20, 2004

To Lupe,

I know you are having the time of your life now! I know you will continue to watch over all of your babies. Although I will miss you auntie, when I'm having a bad day I will think of you and what you would say if you were here.

Love always

Patricia Anderson

January 20, 2004

It is with deepest sympathy, that my sister-in-law, Maria G Rios passed on Jan. 11, 2004. Lupe was such an inspiratioon to me, during

her illness, she always gave me words of encouragement to cope with my own illness, and I will miss her words of wisdom, as well as her humorous ways.



I love you Lupe, you were such a special person, and I will surely miss talking to you on the phone; and I shall never forget you!



I pray that God will Bless the entire family and especially the sisters and brothers to grow stronger together in unity, love and peace. We do not know when the Lord will call us home, so let us be mindful to love each other while, we are yet alive.



Juanita, and Willie you must turn to the Lord and He will guide and lead you. He will be a Father and Mother to you if you will put your trust in Him.



I love you all, God Bless, and strenghten the entire family, and that is my prayer!

Levon and Carol Baker

January 20, 2004

To my family,



These past few years we all have suffered great losses within our family, loosing Auntie Lupe and Uncle June so close together won't make these coming days easy, however, we all must remember some of us have lossed a mother/father, sister/ brother, aunt/uncle and a cousin or friend. But we all have a promise from God,



"I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isn't like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid. John14:27"



We must continue to seek the unity that comes from the Holy Spirit.



May the Lord keep us together always!



Carol and Lee Baker

Betty Wiley

January 17, 2004

To The Anderson family may God be with you in your time of need. I know you will miss your sister try and hold on to the good times. Remember God makes no mistakes.

Brenda Knighten-Anderson

January 16, 2004

Dear Members of the Anderson Family, I love you all and want you to know that I am praying for all of us, during this time of bereavement. "Lupe" was not just a sister-in-law to me, but a true sister and good friend. I will miss her sense of humor and witty ways. May God continue to bless and keep the family strong.

Lynn Boratto

January 16, 2004

You will be missed.

Say Hello to our Mom.

Love Always,

Your baby sister, Lynn.

Betty Wiley

January 16, 2004

To The Anderson family my God hold you all together in your hour of need. Remember sisters & brothers are important.

AMANDA SMITH

January 16, 2004

TO MY GOD MOTHER LYNN,



SORRY ABOUT YOUR SISTER. I'M THINKING OF YOU.



LOVE AMANDA

Teresa & Emerson Frith

January 16, 2004

our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the entire family of Lupe and her late husband, June.



Miss Me...But Let Me go

When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room, why cry for a soul set fee? Miss me a little, but not to long and not with your head bowed low. Remember the times we once shared, Miss Me... But Let Me Go. For this is a journey that we must all take and each must go alone. It's all part of the Master's plan, a step on the road to home. God hath promised me strength for the day, Rest for the load, light for the way. Grace for the trails, help from above, unfailing sympathy, undying love. Miss Me...But let me go

LAWANDA COOPER

January 16, 2004

WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS.



ALL OUR LOVE



LAWANDA, JAMES, AMANDA, DAVONNA, JADA & JAMES JR.

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