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Rafaela Perez Obituary

Perez, Rafaela P. age 99, beloved wife of the late Frank R., loving mother of Manuel (Lupe), Mary, John (Cece), Julio (Virginia), Georgia (Guy) Garcia, Angel (Hank) Garcia, Frank (Mickey), Gene (the late Leona), and Anita (the late Casey) Bac, dear grandmother of 32, great-grandmother of 38 and great-great-grandmother of 3, beloved sister of Vincent Palomar, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral will be Monday, 8:30 a.m., from Salerno's Galewood Chapels (Vitucci & Sons Funeral Directors), to St. Priscilla Church, Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. For info call 773-889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 24, 2008.

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NORA SELINGER

February 27, 2008

I LOST THE GREATEST MAN IN MY LIFE FOUR YEARS AGO, AND NOW THE GREATEST WOMEN IN MY LIFE IS GONE TOO. WHEN I THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY, I WILL SMILE AND LAUGH REMEMBERING ALL THOSE DAYS WE HAD TOGETHER AND TRY NOT TO CRY FOR MY LOST AND SORROW, BECAUSE I KNOW THAT YOUR HAPPY NOW THAT YOUR WITH WELLO. I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU CAN EVER IMAGINE. YOU TOOK A PART OF MY HEART WITH YOU WHEN YOU DIED.OUR FAMILY WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU BOTH.

LOVE YOUR GRANDDAUGTHER

NORA

Suzanna Rush

February 25, 2008

Dear"Grandma" Rafaela,
I will always remember your wonderful beans.Growing up, your home was the next best thing to being at Grandma Sanchez's. When holidays would come by, and we could not make it to Michigan, we always had a place with you and your family. Every year I will think and pray for you as I decorate my Christmas tree with the beautiful knitted ornaments that both you and Grandma Sanchez have created. I love, and admire you ladies so much. Your legacy is unmatched. I pray your family NEVER looses sight of all you have stood for.
With My Love,
"Suzie"

Timmy "Santa" Brewer

February 25, 2008

I will always and forever remember you as the grandmother that I never had known. Though we were not related by blood, you will always be that to me. I will never forget every Christmas shared together as I played Santa for the family. I love and miss you. And I leave you with these two words that we shared love for "GO CUBS!"

Love you, Jess

February 24, 2008

Jessica Flores

February 24, 2008

Wella,
I miss you but I know you are with Wello and looking down on our family. Thank you for all your love and advice. I am so grateful to have spent 24 yrs of my life with you. RIP, see you up there...
Love you

Jess

Me and Grandma GG

Stephanie Garcia

February 24, 2008

Being with you has been the best `10 years of my life. you have been the rock of this family and the love you spread is everlasting. My son will cherish your memories all of his life as his "grandma GG". We will think of you everyday of our lives and remember all of your loving smiles and memories. Our lives will never be the same. We love you

Carol Potter

February 24, 2008

RIP Grandma. You and Grandpa are together again for eternity. Watch over Mom.
Love,
Carol

Jessica Flores

February 24, 2008

Wella,
I miss you, your safe and with Grandpa now.Thank you for the love in your hugs, kisses and we all know the love in your food.I know you will be looking down on this Beautiful family you created.RIP
I love you
Jessica

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