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Refugio Diaz Obituary

Diaz, Refugio J. "Uncle JR" Age 49, late of South Chicago, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Beloved husband of Raya (Lopez); loving father Rafugio J. (Annie) Diaz III and Robin Sanchez-Diaz; cherished grandfather of Corinna, Justin, Mireya, Robert, Rebecca, Hailie, Declan, Benjamin, Canio, Antonio and Alejandro; caring brother of MaryEllen, Elizabeth (Gina), Gloria, Linda, Rita, Salvador and the late Steve and John; dear son-in-law of Leah Lopez; fond brother-in-law of Melanie (Mike) and David (Rinnie); proud step-son of Evaristo Ventura and Candelaria Diaz. Preceded in death by parents Rafugio and Isabele (Dora). Devoted uncle to countless nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass 11:30 a.m. Saturday - July 2, 2011 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 3200 E. 91st. Street, Chicago, IL.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 1, 2011.

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July 8, 2011

Raya,

I was sorry to hear about your loss. A candle has been lite in my home to help light his way to the gates of heaven. My prayers for you and your family.

Yolanda Deanda

July 8, 2011

Raya,

I was sorry to hear about your loss. A candle has been lite in my home to help light his way to the gates of heaven. My prayers for you and your family.

Laura Calatayud

July 5, 2011

Jr: Thank you for being my adoptive big brother,I will not ever forget all the good times, I will remember you through all the music. May God open the heavenly gates for you because true happiness is in him, Trust in the Lord he is the light. Never forgotten.... My Prayers are with Raya and your children and Family.

Raya Lopez

July 5, 2011

My Freddy...you shared the best of yourself with me and for that I am eternally grateful. I will cherish the gifts you have left in my charge, your beautiful children and your unbelievably special grandchildren. I will make sure that they never ever forget you. I love you

July 2, 2011

Thank you for loving my daughter for 20 years, (the easiest job in the world!). I will always remember you through music. I will also make a food reference "stir fried chicken". May you now rest in God's arms.
Leah

Flora Mitchell

July 1, 2011

Jr: I will miss your humor, your smile and most importantly, your pot roast! (smile) Thank you for all the love and joy you brought into my best friend's life. May God's perpetual light shine upon you, and your family.
Love,
Flora & Troy Mitchell & Family

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