AGUSTIN FELISISSIMO BLANCAS

1915-2012 or 97 years young, that was my Dad. Driving a car into his 80's and riding his bike on the Chicago lakefront into his 90's. From then he had no problem taking the subway or the city bus to his destination across town. Always eager to get out and about in the heat of summer or the cold snowy winter. A welder (Electromotive trains) by trade you would never know it. No respiratory problems due to welding fumes or illnesses due to his profession. Always eager to go to work and make...

I will miss my grandfather, more than words can possibly express. I am comforted however in knowing that God has taken him to a better place and also that he will forever be watching over myself and my family. My grandfather's name was Agustin and coincedently his oldest and youngest child were both born in August. He died in August on my (decessed) grandmother's birthday and today on the day of his memorial service, my uncle (by marriage) and one of my best friends also lost their fathers-a...

My auncle Augustin has a rich legacy of happyness, love, compassion, harmony and loving life. Auncle Agustin will stay among his family and friends forever. He was an athlete, a soldier, an respecful citizen, a truly father and a friend. God bless him and his legacy. Ramon Blancas Cárdenas

My Grandpa Augie was a wonderful person and spirit. We will all miss him dearly. He was a great teacher and an inspiration who touched the hearts of everyone who knew him. I wish I could be in the city by the lake today. I miss you, Love you! God Bless! xoxoxoxoxo.

We never had the opportunity to meet Lucy's father, but through stories Lucy and John told us we could understand some essence of the man. Lucy, we cannot be with you and your family on Sunday, but our thoughts will be in Illinois with you. Love and hugs, Sharon, Mauricio and Mauro Rojo