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You will always be in our prayers and our heart. - G. Family
September 28, 2012


Chicago, Illinois
Raul Gaston Saavedra, M.D., of River Forest; beloved husband of Betty; loving father of Iris (Daniel) Saavedra-Zaldivar, Cecilia, Cynthia, Raquel, and Raul Jr. (Jennifer); cherished Papi of Jimmy and Jandro, Nati, Alexander and Sadie. Visitation Friday 5 to 8 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown and...
Read MoreYou will always be in our prayers and our heart. - G. Family
September 28, 2012
Tio,
Truly you have inspired and impacted so many lives over the years. You will never be forgotten by any of us. We will miss dearly and have you in our hearts forever.
Our heartfelt condolences,
Joe and Andrea Escobar
September 23, 2012 | Laguna Beach, CA
Although you now see us from above, thank you Dr Saavedra for all the memories and your most wonderful and beautiful accomplishment---your children.
We miss you but know you and the other Bolivian angels will pray and look over the great Bolivian left here on earth.
To the family,
We pray that the Lord will comfort you and strengthen you as each one of us completes our purpose here on earth. We love all of you .
God bless you.
Sandy Wilson-Muriel, Bill...
Sandra Wilson-Muriel
September 21, 2012 | Skokie, IL
When Dr. Saavedra was just starting out, and the family lived in Forest Park and then Oak Park, I baby-sat for their children. He was a very quiet man that was dedicated to his work and loved his family more than anything. He wanted the very best for each of his children and for his cherished Betty. I have wonderful memories of his beautiful guitar playing & singing when they had parties at their home and I remember how much it made me wish that I could play guitar & sing like that. He lived...
J Wilson-Wilder
September 21, 2012 | North Aurora, IL
Tio, thank you for being a beautiful person. You made us laugh and sing throughout your life. Thank you for being such great friends with my parents. We love you and will always honor your legacy as a Bolivian, doctor, husband, father and friend.
Paula & Bob Berger
September 20, 2012 | Elmhurst, IL
To my unforgettable friend,colleague, classmate and brother,
The years wen by fast since we met in 1959 at the Medical School in La Paz. We reunited our lives in Chicago. We will always miss your wisdom, your jokes, but mostly your voice singing from your heart. Our country Bolivia will miss your good deeds. Rest in peace our
unforgettable friend.
Jaime & Myriam Escobar
September 20, 2012 | River Forest
Gaston: we will always missed you.You were a great and sincere friend.We love you,Jaime & Myriam
September 20, 2012

Daddy
I will call to you Daddy when I need guidance and I will know that you are holding me up and cheering me on...
Cynthia Saavedra
September 19, 2012 | Chicago, IL
Dr. Saavedra was a very distinguished BAMS member, always eager to help others, specially Bolivia. He will be greatly missed!. Our prayers are with his beloved family. Joaquin Lopez & Elizabeth Canelas.
September 19, 2012