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Richard Medel Obituary

Medel, Richard V. Devoted husband of Esther (nee Aguirre) for 56 years; Loving father of Marc (Nancy McGovern), Renee (Roberto) Banda, Denee (Michael) Konzen, Eric (Julia Hale), Tracey (Louis) Manzella; Proud grandpa of Richard (Maria), Michael, Katelyn, Jaclyn, Mary Katherine, Cameron, Michael, Joseph, Selena, Ashley, Adam, Aaron, Nicole, Jessica, Dominic, Erica, and Vincent; Dear brother of Roy (Majorie), the late Louis (late Ruby), late Robert (late Esther), late Carmelita (late Robert), late Anita (Domingo), and the late Arthur; Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. U.S. Army National Guard Veteran. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 9 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th Street, Palos Hills. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For funeral info 708-422-2993 or curleyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 17, 2013.

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Marc Pacino

March 11, 2026

Uncle Richie, this isn´t the day that goes by that I don´t remember you and how kind you were to treat me as a child and now that I am 77 years old and I know one day we´ll meet again. I will always remember you as being one of the best uncles ever I´ve ever had.

Kelly (Louie) Madrid (Gonzalez)

March 11, 2019

I often remember my uncle used to pick me up when I was with my mother Carmelita would take me driving with him in his truck. This was him or some of his children born. The thought of him more exceptional and I always love to be with him. I also remember my aunt Esther and think about her as well.

angie rudnicki

February 22, 2014

Dear Denee and family,
I am deeply saddened by the loss of your father. I ran across this only as of today. Im so sorry that I lost contact with denee I would have been there had I know. You are all in my prayers
Love. Angie

Andrea Woods

March 19, 2013

I offer my condolences to your family. May God comfort all of you during this time of need.

Kelly Madrid

March 18, 2013

Dear Medel Family:

The memories I have a uncle Richie and Esther and the kids will always be my mind and heart forever. I know that our Lord Jesus Christ will keep him in his embrace and we will be together again as one family.

Your Nephew,

Kelly (wiggy)

Tracey Manzella

March 17, 2013

Grandpa caught two fish.

Tracey Manzella

March 17, 2013

Steve Medel

March 17, 2013

Dear Aunt Esther,I would like to send my most heartfelt condolences to you and the rest of the family.You and Uncle Richie always had a smile and kind words for me as a child and for that I am forever grateful to you both.May today's sorrow turn to tomorrows laughter when you think about all the great times you had with Rich.He will be truly missed but his legacy carries on with your great extended family.Our hearts and prayers go out to you all in your time of need.Love Always your Nephew,Steve

B. Gardner

March 17, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of sorrow. God is for us a refuge and strength. (Psalms 91:2) May you find the needed strength from God, family and friends.

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