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Enrique Lujan Obituary
Enrique R. Lujan, M.D., age 70, of Winnetka. Chairman, Department of Pediatrics, Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center, Chicago. Beloved husband of Virginia; dear father of Henry, M.D. (Renee), John-Paul
(Alejandra) and Christine (Pete) Benitez; loving grandfather of Vanessa, Eric,
Aneliese and Alex; fond brother of Oscar, Celia (the late Gary, M.D.) Quiroga,
Eduardo and the late Ramiro; dearest uncle of Claudia Sink and Christian (Moira)
Quiroga. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Haben Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Family and friends will meet for Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 10 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 1095 Tower Rd., Winnetka. Interment Maryhill Cemetery, Niles. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sts.
Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, Attn: Medical Staff Administration, 2233 W. Division St., Chicago, IL 60622. Funeral info: 847-673-6111.
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Memories and Condolences
for Enrique Lujan
Sandra Borges
October 12, 2025
My family and I were thinking of him today and decided to look him up. We were heartbroken to see he had passed away. I am 52 years old and myself and 4 siblings have never forgotten him. He was the best doctor ever! My kids saw him as well and they are in their 30s. The pediatric community lost an angel. He will forever be in our hearts. You were loved, that's for sure. Thank you for touching so many lives in such a special way.❤
Nikki
January 2, 2025
He was my pediatrician! Such a nice man...rest in peace.
Yaribel Tirado
July 11, 2009
I am deeply saddend by the news and sorry that I found out way to late. My children absolutely loved him and will always keep him in our hearts. There will never be a doctor like him. Our heart goes out to the entire family and our prayers with you since hard times are coming specially at this first year after passing. May The Lord give you the strength to go on in life for Dr.Lujan is truly in a better place, in His arms.
Tameca Townsend
February 27, 2009
My son Anthony J Brown has been going to Dr. Lujan since he was born, he is now 5 years old. Dr. Lujan is and was one of the most patient and kindest doctors that I have ever known. He will truly, truly be missed. I now have to search for another good doctor for my son. Tears came to my eyes when I heard about Dr. Lujan. My heart goes out to the family..
maria lennen
November 19, 2008
Dr. Enrique Lujan was my nice and newphew ped. my nice and newphew are 35 and 37 years old, also my best friend children ped., my first and only son at the time ped. than after 16teen years of not having more family, my son David Anthony arrived, i started looking for peds. and I found Dr. Lujan's name on the list Oh my God there he was our dearest Dr. Lujan my son love Dr. Lujan, Dr. Lujan, will be part of our lifes for ever and ever.
The Herrera's Family
Juan Irigoyen
November 6, 2008
We are sorry to hear about Dr. Lujans passing, best wishes from the Irigoyen fam.
Lilia Sandoval
October 21, 2008
Dr. Lujan was the greatest. I have 3 kids age 13,18,20, that grew up seeing him. We will miss him dearly. My prayers to the Lujan Family.
Isabel Orihuela
August 14, 2008
Querida familia Lujan,
Siento haberme enterado demasiado tarde de la muerte del Dr. Lujan. Ha sido para mi familia y para mi un tremendo impacto porque no esperaba que nos dejara tan pronto. Para mi fue mas que el pediatra de mi hijo, porque para mi siempre fue parte de la crianza de mi hijo. Siempre me daba consejos, siempre hacia bromas, y siempre dedicaba un momento para bromear con mi hijo. Mi hijo ya tiene 17 años, y nunca visito otro doctor, y esperaba que siempre fuera su doctor, y me dicia que hiba llevar sus hijos a el. Hace exactamente un mes que vio por ultima vez mi hijo, y quedo pendiente una cita. Es tanto el dolor que siento que ya no encuentro palabras. Le pido a dios que les de resignacion y que puedan aprender a vivir con el dolor.
Attentamente,
la familia Orihuela
Sanket Parikh
August 14, 2008
Dr.Lujan, we all will miss the afternoon peds case conference at St.Elizabeth Hospital. You will always be in our thoughts. May God bless you. Condolences to family in this time of sorrow.
Sanket Parikh & From the Class of 2004 of St.Elizabeth Family Practice Residency Program
Mary, Shajan & Velvett Kuriakosel; Sheena & Joseph Robert
Marykutty Kuriakose
August 13, 2008
Dear Mrs. Lujan & Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear about Dr. Lujan's untimely death. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and prayers! I learned about his passing too late, only when the Chicago Tribune published the obituary with his photo after the services were held. I also deeply regret that I could not attend his wake or the funeral. Although I left St. Elizabeth Hospital many years ago and I have not seen him in a long time, it has been particularly difficult for me believe that he is not around and he will not be walking in the lobby or the hallways of the hospital anymore. As if just yesterday, I still remember myself calling him at home and waking him up from his sleep for his patients as well as Sheena and Shajan, my two children, when they were sick and I needed his advice. I worked as the head nurse in St. Elizabeth Pediatric unit from 1978-1987. I have numerous good memories of we, nurses, approaching him for care-opinion for patients who were not his and he advising us appropriately and patients ultimately receiving the required care. My son, now 30, even after he turned 18, refused to see another doctor and therefore I used to take him to see Dr. Lujan. His magnetic personality was such that once the kids knew him it was difficult for them to leave him for another doctor. I know you miss his presence so profoundly in your lives, but hope the great love he shared with you and the pleasant memories he left behind to cherish give you all the peace and comfort to move on.
Carol Olivo
August 12, 2008
Christine and Family,
Please accept my condolences on the sudden passing of your father.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time
Sincerely
Miss Carol
Elmwood Park Library
Juan Jose Cerda
August 4, 2008
I was shocked to hear of the passing of Dr. Lujan this weekend. My husband and I are very grateful to him as he made raising our 3 boys much easier. We always knew in terms of health they were in the best hands. We always thanked him but we will forever be grateful. He will always be in our daily prayers. Our best to his family from the Cerda Family - Juan Jose, Blanca, John, Joseph and James.
zulema gonzalez
August 4, 2008
My deepest condolences to the Lujan family. I am truly sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. My daughter Shallon has been his patient since birth and she is now 22 yrs old with 2 children of her own who were also his pts. My son Nicholas who is 10 yrs old is also his patient. I remember when Kermit started to look a little too old my daughter & I decided to buy him a new Kermit. We looked everywhere until we finally found one. To this day that Kermit is still there!! Whether he was looking for cats or "peanut butter" in my kids' ears he always did things with such ease, never frightening or intimidating. He will truly be missed & irreplaceable. God bless the Lujan family and may God give you the strength & comfort that you need in such a difficult time. Zulema, Felix, Nicholas, Shallon, Aidan & Trinity
Shajan Kuriakose
July 29, 2008
I just came to know of Dr. Lujan's passing. He was my doctor until I turned 18. My mother and Dr. Lujan also worked together for many years. I am deeply saddened by his death and he will truly be missed. My wife and I always talked about sending our children to see him because of the great care he took in his patients. I'm sure that he is being rewarded for all of his good work.
Natalia Criollo
July 28, 2008
I am sorry to hear about Enrique's death.As I sit here and write tears are flowing from my eyes not of sadness but for happiness that I was under such a wonderful mans care. I was his patient and so were my children. I will never forget his distinct voice, playful character and love for such a difficult profession, I hope that all of us remember such a wonderful man.
Sylvia Sepulveda
July 27, 2008
I am sadden very deeply and I'm still in shock. Dr. Lujan was such a wonderful Man and one of the best Doctor. My three children now 25, 22, 15 years old were previllaged to be in his care. My 15 year old son was still under his care and was completly devasted with the news. My prayers are with Dr. Lujan's Family, Friends, and patients. He will be missed very much. God Bless you all.
Elvira Alurralde
July 27, 2008
Han pasado ya diez días desde que Enrito se nos fue, dejándonos desolados e incrédulos por su tan repentina y temprana partida. No hay forma de disminuir este dolor, pero quizá podemos aliviarlo pensando que ha pasado a estar alado de nuestro Padre y que ha empezado ya a vivir junto a Él su vida eterna, en el Paraiso, donde un día todos nos volveremos a reunir. Enri ha sido mi primer yerno, esposo de mi primera hija y lo he querido, lo quiero y lo querré por siempre, muchísimo, ya que él ha sido un hijo más para mí y me ha demostrado solo respeto y cariño a lo largo de todos estos años. Los recuerdos que yo tengo de él son muy profundos y especiales y vivirá en mi corazón por siempre. Espero hija querida, que Dios te de la fortaleza para continuar con tu vida, pensando que Enri quisiera que así sea; que sigas disfrutando de tus hijos y tus nietos como con él lo hacías. Sé que será muy duro por un tiempo y solo tu fé, tus fuerzas y el apoyo de los chicos, de todos los que te queremos tanto, como tus buenos amigos que están cerca a tí, podrán hacer que tus días sean más distraidos y menos dolorosos.
Henry, John Paul y Christi amados, sé que la partida del papá los ha dejado con un tremendo y profundo vacio, pero esten seguros de que él vivirá siempre en cada uno de ustedes y desde donde está los guiará y calmará sus penas y problemas; nunca los abandonará y menos ahora que él sabe cuánta falta les hace y cuánto lo extrañan. Ha sido un gran y amoroso padre, siempre orgulloso de sus tres hijos, que los ha formado, junto a la mamá, con una mano cariñosa y firme y ha logrado hacer de cada uno de ustedes unos seres maravillosos, íntegros, compasivos y amorosos. Demosle gracias a Dios por habernos dado la dicha y el privilegio de haberlo tenido en nuestras vidas.
Los amo y comparto su gran dolor.
Abuelita Elvira
Jacqueline Rodriguez
July 27, 2008
To the esteemed family of Dr. Lujan,
Our family would like to share our condolences. Our family is truly devastated on this sad day at the world's loss of such a sweet, generous, compassionate man and pediatrician. This is a great loss for our family. I am currently 35 years old and Dr. Lujan was my doctor and my brother’s. He went on to become our children’s Dr. to. He will always hold a special place in our hearts because he was with us through the struggle of our daughter’s leukemia. I remember his eyes welled up with tears when he found out. He always made children feel special and good.
He was a unique individual and will always be remembered in our hearts. This is a truly sad day for our family. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences to the family & friends. He will truly be missed by everyone who had the privilege to meet him. May God bless you and our prayers are with you and you’re family.
Emma Olivera
July 26, 2008
To the esteemed family of Dr. Lujan,
I am truly devastated at the world's loss of such a great man and pediatrician.
Dr. Lujan was my pediatrician, as well as my brother's. Since I was four years old I wanted to be a pediatrician just like him. I would tell him so each time I went to visit him throughout the years and he would call me his “colega.” Now, I am 25 and attending the UIC College of Medicine. I hope to one day be as good a pediatrician to my future patients as he was with me and my family. I will never forget his humor and encouragement.
Please accept my most heartfelt condolences to the family & friends. He will truly be missed by all. Que Dios los bendiga.
Carlos Ibargüen
July 26, 2008
Querida Vicky y familia:
Queremos expresarles todos nuestros sentimientos de dolor en estos momentos tan tristes. Enrique ha sido un gran amigo y nunca olvidaremos los momentos tan gratos que pasamos juntos en Chicago.Son recuerdos que mantendrán el espíritu vivo de Enrique. Los acompañamos y recordamos con todo cariño.
Ana María, Japa, Carlos, Verónica y Fernando
Sr. Pat Burger
July 24, 2008
My sincerest sympathy to you Mrs. Luan and to your children on the loss of Dr. Lujan. He was such a gentle fun loving man and an excellent pediatrician. I appreciated him at St. Elizabeth and his willingness to provide leadership to the medical staff. Know of my prayers for you as you begin this journey without his presence. Know that he is still with you.
Hamid Hussein
July 23, 2008
I will remember Dr Lujan's Friday afternoon lectures where he will supervise a student or resident presenting a case to the rest of us. I will miss his elegant sense of humor and gentle way of teaching.
To his family my deepest sympathy .
Oscar Diaz
July 23, 2008
To the family of Enrique Lujan:
My deepest condolences to all of you for the passing of Enrique. The Pediatric Community in Chicago has lost one of the best clinicians in town. Peace be with you during this difficult time.
Oscar Diaz and Family.
Halina J. Henning
July 23, 2008
Dr. Lujan was one of the nicest people I've ever known and a great pediatrician. It was a pleasure to have worked with him for many years at St. Elizabeth's Hospital.
My adult children still remember Dr. Lujan fondly. My daughter said today, "I was young but I always remember him being so nice and fun and he seemed like he really cared. I’ve said many times I wish I could find a doctor like that for my kids. It’s like they don’t exist anymore."
The thoughts of all of us are with the Lujan family at this time of grief.
Claudia Alvarez
July 23, 2008
To the Lujan Family;
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss; I will keep all of you in my prayers. Mu sincere sympathy goes out to each member of your family
Beaudoin Family
July 22, 2008
I don't know how I will find another doctor like him. He was my pediatrician as a child and my children were lucky enough to have been treated by him also. I will miss him and so will my children. I am blessed to have known him and that I and my children were treated by him. We will miss him greatly.
fam. Altamirano
July 21, 2008
I am so shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of such a great man and wonderful doctor. He was always so kind and so sweet with my children. Es una gran perdida.
Alfredo Velasco
July 21, 2008
Estimada Vicky y familia:
Los recuerdos desde Cochabamba con el Enriquito seran para siempre. Los chistes, los cuentos y las fiestas en Villa Bertha con los Kalus son memorias que tengo cuando era un chiquillo porque el Enriquito siempre nos daba la alegria mas sincera y pura. Cuando llegaron a Chicago y se la pasaban en la casa de mis papis, Don Quino y Dona Clarita, casi todos los domingos tomando cafecito y compartiendo sus experiencias comenzando sus carreras con otros doctorcitos de Cochabamba son recuerdos muy lindos. Para mi siempre Uds. fueron un ejemplo de seguir para adelante y buscar el exito viendo las dificultades de aprender ingles y tener una familia. El Enriquito nunca se quejaba de nada y siempre con un chiste o cuento para ponernos alegres. Su ida es una gran perdida para todos porque Dr. Lujan siempre ha sido un ser humano que todos lo respetaban y lo admiraban por su manera de ser un doctor excelente, un esposo y padre dedicado a su familia con muchos sacrificios y esperanzas. Por parte de mi familia sentimos que hemos perdido un amigo muy especial. Pido a Dios que les de paz y tranquilidad en estos dias de mucha dificultad.
Los recuerdos del Enriquito son para siempre.
Alfredo (Afo) Velasco y familia
Luz Colindres
July 21, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about the Loss of Dr. Lujan. He was my pediatrician and I was lucky enough to have had him be my children's pediatrician. We will all miss the Green Frog that you would bring to life to comfort my kids when they we're getting their shots. Our condolences go out to your family. May you Rest in Peace.
Gracias Dr. Lujan
Colindres / Strader Family
Paula D Cahill
July 21, 2008
Dearest Vicky, Henry Jr, John-Paul,
Christine & families,
How saddened we were to hear of the loss of your wonderful husband, father, grandfather & dear friend to us.
I recall such wonderful moments shared with your family at Sacred Heart..memories that will remain with us forever.
Knowing Enri, was one of life's special blessings to all.
We are so grateful for our time with him, enriched for having known him, feeling blessed to have his remarkable spirit here among us forever.
Our deepest sympathy, love & infinite paryers are with you & your family.
Paula & Dan Cahill
Irene Ruiz
July 21, 2008
Extiendo a la familia Lujan mi mas sincero pésame por la pérdida de una gran persona como era el Dr. Lujan. Mi esposo y yo lo conocimos cuando nacio mi primera hija y ya despues fue el pediatra de los hijos de ella. Lo extrañaremos muchisimo. Que dios los bendiga y les de resignación, consuelo y fuerzas para soportar esta pérdida tan grande.
Teresa Del Toro
July 21, 2008
Familia Lujan,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr Lujan was one of the best Pediatricians that I have worked with in my Nursing career. When making rounds he always put a smile on everyone's face. My sincere sympathy goes out to each member of your family.
Melanie Wever
July 21, 2008
I know so many will miss Mr. Lujan. His friendliness, sense of humor, and smile will be remembered. I was lucky to have met him and spend time with the family during his trips to Miami for Vanessa and Eric's Celebrations. My sincere sympathy goes out to Mrs. Lujan and the entire family. -I am so sorry for your loss and I pray for your strength and comfort.
Sister Bonnie Boilini PHJC
July 21, 2008
Dear Lujan family, I want you to know of my prayers for you during this time. Dr. Lujan was a man of wit and of integrity. We would have our talks in the Doctor's Parking Garage at St. E's, and he would always end with a bit of wisdom. I will miss my friend. This is a great loss for the staff and his patients as well.
Enrique Via-Reque
July 20, 2008
Queridos Vicky, Henry,JP and Christine:
Me entere de la partida de Enrique en mi viaje de visita a mi hijo Enrique aca en Kansas desde donde les envio esta nota.
Christina y yo en particular estamos muy apenados en primer lugar por no tener presente al amigo jovial,al padre ejemplar y al galeno modelo y en segundo lugar por el no poder estar con Uds. en estos momentos de dolor. Lo hare despues.
Esta experiencia y otras non invitan a meditar en el misterio de la vida y la muerte que unicamente tienen significado y esperanza en el mensaje de Cristo Resucitado.
Mis oraciones estan con Uds.
Enrique Via-Reque
Maria Vazquez
July 20, 2008
I had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Lujan for more than half of my life. I came to know him as my employer (my first job) at his practice and continued to work with him at St. Elizabeth's hospital Medical Staff Office.
I could always count on him for a good laugh. His wit, sense of humor, honesty and our conversations about flamenco I will truly miss. He was a beautiful person and I will miss him greatly.
My deepest sympathy to the Lujan family. I am so so sorry for your loss.
enrique arteaga
July 20, 2008
Los compañeros de curso de la promoción 1956 de La Salle Cochabamba, siempre recordaran a Ramiro como uno de los más alegres y de alma sencilla y noble. Enviamos nuestras condolencias a la familia doliente, desde la "llajta" cuna y origen de Ramiro.
Enrique Arteaga
July 20, 2008
As a former classmate, I express my deepest sympathy for the grieving family. What I remember the most, is Enrique´s good sense of humor. That reveals his character and good soul.
May the peace of the Lord be always with his family.
Enrique and Maggie Arteaga
from La Paz- Bolivia
Manuel and Aleida Benitez
July 20, 2008
We were sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time of sorrow.
God bless you and your family.
Dolores Crespo
July 20, 2008
Queridos Vicky y familia,
Reciban nuestro sentido pesame por la perdida precoz de un amigo que recordamos con mucho carinio.
Dolly y Jorge Crespo
Dayton, Ohio
Karen Walaszek
July 20, 2008
I have known Dr Lujan for almost 2 decades and he was always most kind. When I first began in the medical supply business - I was still learning and he would be patient and always quite willing to answer my questions on his use of products. It was always a pleasure to see him - he will be missed greatly - esp when we recently began discussing the books we had each been reading.
Carlos Claure
July 20, 2008
Jamas podre olvidar a mi buen amigo Enrique con quien compartia una gran amistad desde nuestra infancia. Simplemente un gran hombre. Envio a toda su familia todo mi cariño y el de mi familia.
Fran Salvi
July 19, 2008
Dear Virginia, Henry, John-Paul, Christina and family, Silvano and I are very sad to know of the death of Enrique. We have so many memories of the fun we had in Lincolnwood. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fondly, Fran and Silvano Salvi
Yvonne Tufiño
July 19, 2008
There are no words to possibly express how I feel since I learned that Enri is no longer with us. My heart aches and I can only dare to imagine how my dear sister Vicky, my nephews Henry and John Paul, my niece Christine and their families are feeling, if I am feeling this way; this sad. I love you guys and I wish I could be there with you and with Enri, for the last good bye.
We have lost a great and wonderful man, an almost perfect husband, father, brother, friend. Enri was life, happiness, everywhere. He will be missed by many, a lot!
Vi, Henry, JP and Christi, los quiero mucho y mi corazón sufre con los suyos. Quiero creer, más que nunca, en eso que se dice de que "luego de la tormenta vendrá la calma". Además espero que encuentren esa paz interior que les dará la resignación para aceptar esto que parece imposible de aceptar. Esta parece una pérdida injusta y demasiado pronta, pero...tenemos que tener fé en Dios y darnos cuenta que Él no comete errores y que si decidió llevárselo a su lado en estos momentos, es porque Él sabe por qué lo hace.
Estoy pensando todo el tiempo en cada uno de ustedes y compartiendo su dolor.
Miles de besitos,
Yvonne
Dr. & Mrs. Michael DiGilio
July 19, 2008
Dr.Lujan was one of the finest and most kind of all my colleagues. I regret that I am not feeling up to extending my sympathies to the family in person. Both Joanne and I had the greatest respect for this excellent pediatrician and most of all a good man.
PHYLLIS VEGA
July 19, 2008
TO THE LUJAN FAMILY
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
AND WE HERE AT ZENGELERS WILL MISS OUR BUDDY WHO LOVED TO JOKE WITH US BLESS YOU ALL
PHYLLIS VEGA
jackeline jauregui
July 19, 2008
I will always remember his sense of humor! his kindness. He was a great father you know that as soon as you meet his children. The pain that this has caused us all will eventually subside but what he meant to each one of us will stay in our hearts forever! As they say he is in a better place , I think God needed someone to tell him some good jokes!
Elvira Canedo
July 19, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Eduardo Canedo
July 19, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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