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Tirso Villafuerte Obituary

Villafuerte, Tirso "Chabo" Age 78, late of Calumet City, IL passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Loving father of Timothy Embry, Shawn Embry, Kimberly Embry, Kimberly Yopp, Alexandria Villafuerte, Samantha Villafuerte, Tirso "Joe" Villafuerte Jr., Candice Villafuerte, Nathan Embry and Angel Villafuerte; proud grandfather and great grandfather of many; dear brother of Angeline (late Jack) Lahey, Alex (Sharon) Villafuerte, Catalina "Becky" (Ruben) Garcia, Joseph P. (Elaine) Camarillo and Ester (fiancé Ken Geltner) Camarillo; kind uncle of Michelle Nieves, Richard Garcia, Troy Villafuerte and many. Preceded in death by parents, Jovita Silva and Tirso Villafuerte. Tirso proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. Memorial Mass 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at St. Kevin Church, 10509 S. Torrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60617. Interment private. Arrangements entrusted to Griesel Jimenez Stodden Funeral Home, 10240 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago, IL 60617. 773.768.0632 or www.grieselfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 30, 2017.

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Elvia Lemus Romero

August 17, 2025

My depest condolences on behalf of my Mother Guadalupe Romero Villafuette. From Yuriria Guanajuato Mexico. His father's Home town.

Elena Gonzalez

July 30, 2017

My deepest condolences to "coach". Former Luke & Nauni team pitcher.

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