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Ricardo Hernandez Obituary

Hernandez, Ricardo Beloved husband of Susan (nee Grethe); loving father of Lorena (Artemio) Gonzalez, Linda, Bryanna, Desiree, and Matthew; fond grandfather of 17; great-grandfather of 4; dear brother of Juan (Estrella), Arturo (Estela), Enrique (Yolanda), Oscar (Ali), Rolando (Linda), Leticia, Sylvia (Ruben), Miguel (Mayra), and the late Maria; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Saturday 9:15 a.m. from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to Providence of God Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of Officer Ricardo Hernandez. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (312)225-8500 www.colettasonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 20, 2016.

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Mary Stopa

April 14, 2022

Such a wonderful guy -fond memories
Will be missed forever

Ricardo Hernandez

May 4, 2016

You will never ever be forgotten We love and you will always be in our hearts!! We will keep celebrating you forever!!!

John Pagan

April 27, 2016

Ricky your still here in our hearts. I remember you always carried a halapeno pepper in your pocket. You were one of the guys that went everywhere with us. I miss your laugh.
Love you big guy.

Hilda Nino

April 24, 2016

You were a shining star with so much love, now you are an angel and you will always be with us. Rest in peace Rick. My prayers are with you and your family❤ May Gods peace be with you always.

Uwe Schroder

April 23, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Maria Talavera

April 22, 2016

Prayers and lots of love to you and the family

Familia Rodriguez

April 22, 2016

Prayers and love for the Hernandez familia.

Noe Reyes

April 21, 2016

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND GOD BLESS YOU

jose tamez

April 21, 2016

My condolences, prayers for the Hernandez family and Ricardo.

April 21, 2016

Our Lord holds you in his arms and will bring peace to you. My deepest condolences and prayers to your family during these heartfelt moments. Your memory will live in the hearts of your family and friends.

Linda Garcia, Chicago, Il

Erik Prater

April 21, 2016

My condolences to the family on behalf of Erik Prater

Lorenzo Cervantes

April 21, 2016

Our condolences to the family. God bless.

Aurelio Barrios

April 20, 2016

So sorry for your loss, my you RIP.Prayers for your family..

A B

April 20, 2016

Rest In peace Ricky. You were such a great guy. Thanks for always protecting us and bringing a smile to us when you would stop in. My condolences to your family. Truly a tragic loss for all.

Lisa

April 20, 2016

So sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you and the family.

Bob and mary Stopa

April 20, 2016

Rest in peace dear Rick -you were always the life of the party and full of laughter

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

April 20, 2016

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Ricardo will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 24 APR, 11: a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Molly Gallardo

April 20, 2016

Sorry for your Loss! My Deepest Heartfelt Condolences to the Family!

Jamie and Kim krueger

April 20, 2016

Love ya Rick..

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Memorial Events
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Apr

22

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, Ltd.

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Apr

23

Funeral service

9:15 a.m.

Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, Ltd.

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Apr

23

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Providence of God Church

IL

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Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, Ltd.

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

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