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Olema Behar Obituary
Olema Behar, nee Fernandez Raya, age 91, passed away January 18, 2023. Beloved wife for 55 years of the late Nissin Behar, MD. Loving mother of Jose, Nissin (Cindy) and Israel Behar. Adored Abuela of Jeremy Behar. Dear sister-in-law of Berta Benhabib and Hilda Lopez. She was extraordinary and left a legacy of love. She will live in our hearts forever. Service Friday 10 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block North of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment Shalom. Memorials may be made in her memory to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund, www.curealz.org. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
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May 27, 2023
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January 19, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief, and find comfort from knowing that God draws close to the broken-hearted.
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