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Olga Gonzales Obituary

Gonzales, Olga Sue

Gonzales, Olga Sue (nee Velasquez), 68, of Waterford, Michigan passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 and was laid to rest on October 8, 2021 after a determined and courageous battle against cancer. Olga was born and raised on the Near West Side of Chicago, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andres and Susanna Velasquez; sisters: Rosalie Narvaez and Alicia Serrano. She is survived by her loving husband Simon Gonzales of 45 years; children: Anthony; Lydia Rosario, Ricardo (Jackelyn) and Lisa (Michael) Paramo, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She is also survived by her Sisters: Margaret Ortiz, and Stella (late Gilbert) Salazar; brothers: Joseph (Bonnie) Godines and Andrew (Araselis) Velasquez Jr. and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 31, 2021.

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