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Rafael Gonzalez Obituary

Gonzalez, Rafael age 55, loving husband of Evelyn Pease, cherished father of Rafael III (Lisa) Gonzalez, Robin Blankenship, and Tina Gonzalez, loving grandfather of Tabitha, Rafael IV, Rachel, Samantha, Rebecca, and Tyler. Funeral Visitation Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Mount Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 S. Oak Park Ave., IL 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services Friday, October 1, 2010 Prayer service at 10:00 a.m. at Mount Auburn Funeral Home. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please celebrate Rafael's life and visit www.mountauburnfuneralhome.com for info 708-749-2033

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 29, 2010.

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Norma, Gonzalez-Chin

November 10, 2010

JR. Rest in PEACE. You were one of the GREAT ONES. So kind to me and Christy always.I know your with Papo and your Dad.and Bobby...

Lu Ann Montes

September 30, 2010

My deepest condolences to your family. I will always remember how kind your were to my family. My children always got extra french fries from you. Will miss you!

Tom Kaczmarek

September 30, 2010

Celebrating s life well lived, we will cherish the memories forever

Tammy Metoxen

September 30, 2010

My deepest sympathy and condolences to your family.

Annie Herrera

September 30, 2010

Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. JR was a dear friend and we go way back. Memories of him will be in my heart, mind and prayers forever. He was a man so full of life with a great heart. I did not know he was ill, and, while you and your family will miss him greatly, know that he is not gone, but is watching out for you all even now.

JR - I'll miss you dearly ;-(

dora moreno

September 30, 2010

You will be missed my dear dear friend. Till we meet again. The lord has his hands full now. (lol)

Dora Moreno/Fontana, Wi.

DeeDee Desparrois-Rodriguez

September 29, 2010

Bubba Ugly, you will forever be missed. As you are playing poker up there with your dad, Bobby Ugly, Papo, Little Papo, Auntie Shirley and Gramma Wieczorek, dont forget Gramma cheats! I will keep my eye on Auntie Suzy and promise to keep taking her shopping. To the rest of your family, may God hold you in His arms during this difficult time.

Arthur Parra Sr.

September 29, 2010

I will remember all the good times we had with you and Bobby, the frienship that was shared will truly be missed. May God bless you and may he guide your family in thier time of loss.

Desparrois flora-family

September 29, 2010

You are going to be missed. You are gone but not forgotten. We will cherish your memories for always. Give Bobby,Shirley and Grandma Wieczorek a hug and kiss for us. We will always have you in are hearts.

Eva Hernandez

September 28, 2010

My deepest sympathies to the entire family. His life seemed to end so fast, never did I imagine a man so full of spirit to say good bye to his friends and family so soon. I do have my few fond memories from when I was the teenage friend of his daughter. I'll happily carry those with me as we say our premature good bye.

Tina Langdon

September 28, 2010

Words cannot express how much I miss you and how much you meant to me. I love you cousin and will always remember you. May God and our relatives in Heaven welcome you into their comforting arms.

kathy Hernandez

September 28, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

YVONNE NAVARRO

September 28, 2010

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,WE WILL ALL MISS HIM.HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND AND A WONDERFUL PERSON

Jhaneth Palafox

September 28, 2010

My deepest condolences to you and your family. Will miss hearing him come with his bike and blasting his music R.I.P

-Jhaneth Palafox and Family.

Jazzica Johnson

September 28, 2010

I know I didn't know him I want to say that he was probably a great man.He definatly looks like one.He will be watching over his family, friends, and people he didnt know.He touched many people in his life.Hes in a place where he can't hurt any more god bless him and his family.

Vanessa Morales

September 28, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Eddie Desparrois

September 28, 2010

Bubba I will always remeber the things you have taught me, I know GOD has his hands full upstairs and it is one big party and card game going on up there, Dolly Tina Robin Little Junior & My Aunt OG I send you my Condolances on the passing of a Dear Loved one he will no longer be suffering. I Love you Brother until we meet again..

Lizet Calderon

September 28, 2010

Tonya & Joey

My most deepest sympothy to you both. Don't lose faith, God heals all with time.

Love Always

Gary and Reda Mallo

September 28, 2010

We are very sorry for your loss.Jr. will be missed by many ,he was a great guy and a friend that will never be forgotten.

susana herrera

September 28, 2010

May you and your family find strength to overcome the loss.

Tonya Gonzalez

September 28, 2010

Can't believe your gone! I have so many memories that I will cherish always! I know you are no longer suffering and in the loving arms of your bros, Daddy, Big Papo (Padrino) and Lil Papo. Give Grandpa Chico a big hug and tell him I promise to look after and take care of Grandma Susie! I love you Padrino!!

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