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Virginia Gamboa Obituary

Gamboa, Virginia G. age 66, of Plainfield, formerly of Cicero, beloved wife of Juan M., loving mother of Richard (Kathleen) Gutierrez, Linda (Andrew) Morrison Ken Gutierrez, Marcie Gutierrez, Juan J. (Jennifer) Gamboa and Daniel (Vanessa Cisernos, fiancee') Gamboa, cherished grandmother of Richard Jr., Jackie, Michael, Melissa, Tim, Megan, Alexandra and Ashley, dear sister of Alex and Leo Rayes, Margaret Aviles, Louis, Vincent, Victoria and Ernest Luna, Dolores Flores, the late Alfredo Luna and the late Antonia Gamboa, fond aunt to many. Funeral Thursday, June 5th, 9:15 a.m., from Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside, to St. Barbara Church, Brookfield. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Risen Lord Cemetery, Oswego. Visitation Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Info: 708-447-2500 or www.kuratkofuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 3 to Jun. 4, 2008.

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May 29, 2009

It has been a hard year without you. They say it gets easier but it has not. We miss you and I know your looking down on us. Love always

Lisa Moulton

June 5, 2008

We are saddened to hear of the loss of Mrs. Gamboa. She was a sweet lady and will be missed but she is now at peace. Family be encouraged in the Lord and lean on Him for strength at this difficult time.

Susan Hinz - Wieczorek

June 5, 2008

My condolences to Juan & the entire Gamboa family. You and your family are in my prayers.

June 4, 2008

Jenny Gamboa

June 3, 2008

I am very sad that you are gone. My girls miss you so much. I will make sure that they remember you. It is not the same without you. Alex keeps reminding us that you are no longer sick and hurting. I love you! Alex and Ashley send you hugs and kisses.

Our last outing picnic of July 2007 with her younger siser and some of her brothers.

June 3, 2008

Kristen Sepe

June 3, 2008

My condolences to the Gamboa family - your mom was always kind to us and I will never forget that.

Paula Turzy

June 3, 2008

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Virginia. She was always one of the warmest and kindest women I knew. She's been in my prayers over the years and now she's resting.

Virginia - your family will be in my prayers during their time of mourning and you will ALWAYS be in my heart.

Paula and Aunt Virginia

Raquel Camarillo-Luna

June 3, 2008

You have blessed my family with your Love and Kindness. You have given my Husband and Daughter so many great memories, because of this-I AM TRULY BLESSED!!! You will always be loved in our hearts and never forgotten! Thank you.

Rebecca Flores

June 3, 2008

You were a huge impact in my life and one of the best aunts I ever had. I will always cherish you in my heart and remember all the fun times we had together. I Love You!

Marcie Gutierrez

June 3, 2008

I thank you for all the gifts you've given me. You gave the the gift of kindness, love and ambition. You have made me the person I am today. I will miss you, but I know you can rest now. I love you.

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