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Santiago Orcasitas Obituary


Orcasitas, Santiago F. age 70, former husband of Florinda Salazar and Andrea Orcasitas. Beloved father of Estella (Victor) Juarez, John, Florinda (Daniel) Sanchez, Frank (Lorraine), Edward, Lori (Rudy) Racey, Jimmy and Jerry Orcasitas, dearest grandfather of 17 and great-grandfather of 10, devoted brother of many , a fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Veteran U.S. Army Korean War, a member of the William McKinley American Legion Post #231. Resting at Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home 4635 S. Wallace St (46th Place at McInerney's Corners) Saturday from 2pm to 9 pm Prayer services will be held Saturday evening at 6:30 pm. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The American Heart Assoc. Interment Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio Texas. For information call: 773-268-0703

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 15 to Jun. 16, 2007.

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Peggy Navarro (Orcasitas)

July 6, 2007

Tio Jimmy,
You will be sadly missed by all of your family in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
We love you forever.
Peggy Navarro (Orcasitas)

Joel Flores

June 19, 2007

Uncle Jimmy we will miss you dearly,your beautiful laughing personality, your gentle words of widom, we will always remember you,May God hold you in his arms tightly, that you may guide us from above... VIA CON DIOS... Joel, Windy & Jamie Flores

Regina Estes

June 15, 2007

Dan and Jackie;
Our deepest condolences and sympathy to you and your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry and Regina Estes

June 15, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Orcasitas family on this very sad occasion. Jimmy will be greatly missed -- Wallace Street will never be the same without him. He will forever remain in our hearts and in our memories.

The McMullin Family
Pam, Mary Ellen, Sarah, and Tara
Canaryville

Maria Sanchez also Joe Lopez

June 15, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Alex and Mary Castro

June 15, 2007

Cousins...sorry to hear about Jimmy. Alex and I have fond memories of visiting Jimmy in Chicago. Prayers and sympathy to all.

Gloria & Tony Luciano

June 15, 2007

Jackie...our condolences to you and your family. Our prayers are with you.
Love, Tony & Gloria

COLLEEN DOYLE-KONAGEL

June 15, 2007

To the entire family of "Mr. Orcasitas":
May all the wonderful memories you have bring you comfort as you struggle to find the strength to get through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you.

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