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Luis Redondo Obituary
Dr. Luis G. Redondo was born in Cuba on Feb. 19, 1926. Dr. Redondo passed away on Nov. 23 at his home surrounded by his family. Luis led an interesting and eventful life. A graduate of the University of Havana Medical School, Luis received his training in Orthopaedic Surgery in Havana, Boston, and at Northwestern University in Chicago. Dr. Redondo left Cuba with his family in 1965 due to the communist regime. He was a successful surgeon for 30 years at Holy Cross, Little Company of Mary and Christ Hospitals. Luis was respected by his colleagues and loved by his patients and co-workers. He helped many people with both financial support and advice. His interests included music, literature, art, history world travel and baseball. Luis was a gifted 3rd baseman for his college team in the 1940's. He loved to read and had amassed a large collection of books. His knowledge of history and politics led him to write an as yet unpublished book on Latin American politics and culture. His travels included China, Tierra del Fuego, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Luis is survived by his wife, Mercedes; sons, Luis and Pedro; grandchildren, Melissa, Michael and Michelle; and sisters, Maria, Ofelia and Ada. Luis elected cremation and visitation will be held Saturday, Dec. 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. in Burr Ridge.
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for Luis Redondo
Tracy Sullivan
December 1, 2006
Mrs. Redondo, Dr. Redondo and family: I am very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Dr. Redondo was remarkable because of the man he was: the surgeon who "fixed" us, the professional who cared for us, and the gentleman whose compassion helped us all to heal more than just our limbs.
May your memories comfort you. May his examples be lessons to you.
May his story forever be told to your children so that he lives on forever.
Your family will remain in my heart and prayers.
Fernando Lopez MD
November 30, 2006
Dear Mercedes, Luisito y Pedro:
I am sorry for your loss of Luis G. Redondo, M.D. Papi and him were good friends and I am sure they are enjoying their company again in Heaven. Again, my condolences.
Sincerely,
Fernando F. Lopez, M.D.
rich&maryann ralston
November 30, 2006
DR REDONDO
MARY ANN & I ARE VERY SORRY TO HERE ABOUT THE PASSING OF FARTHER.
AS YOU KNOW WE GO BACK MANY YEARS.
WE KNOW HE IS IN GOOD HANDS NOW.
Sharon Serenda
November 29, 2006
Dr. Redondo,
Our condolences on the passing of your father. Steve and I both had the opportunity to work with your father in surgery at Christ Hosp. and always found him to be a very dedicated surgeon. I remember how very proud and excited he was when you joined him in practice. He will live on forever in your memories and your work.
Our deepest Sympathies,
Steve and Sharon Serenda
Nahim Nasralla
November 29, 2006
Muy apreciados Mercedes, Luisito y Pedro;
Acabo de enterarme de la partida de Luis. Marco Santander me envio el anuncio. Reciban un fuerte abrazo de consolacion y mis oraciones.
Jim Sencion
November 29, 2006
Dr. Redondo.
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Your friend and patient
Jim ( the fireman ) Sencion
Eleanor and Claudia Hunter
November 29, 2006
To The Redondo Family,
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to you on Dr. Redondo's passing.
We are patients of Dr Luis J. Redondo, and his care and compassion for his patients is a tribute to his father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Mary Bridget O'Hare
November 29, 2006
Dearest Redondo Family,
I'm truly sorry for your loss. I too was a patient of Dr. Redondo at a very young age. I believe i was a "case study" for him. I remember having to appear at a conference with him and how scared i was...But there he was with his smile and his warm hand! "c'mon Bridget, I'm here, you don't have to be scared". He always made me feel so special! I will NEVER forget the love and care he gave to me! How good he was to my parents as well. Never having to worry about "late payments"...but always pushing, "get her outta that wheelchair now". I will NEVER forget him!
Jorge Luis Suarez
November 29, 2006
Yo conoci al Dr. Redondo personal y
profesionalmente, siempre mostraba
un gran conciento y gran humanidad.
Fuimos my padre y yo sus invitados
a un juego de los White Sox y es algo que siempre recuerdo con gran
carino. Siempre fue un gran Cubano.
Mi pesame y el de mi Esposa para
su Esposa Mercedita, sus Hijos y Nietos.
Jorge Luis Suarez y Constancia Suarez.
Kerry Sullivan
November 29, 2006
Mrs. Redondo, Dr. Redondo & Family,
I just truly need you to know what a difference Dr. Redondo made in my life. I began being a patient of his as a young child (around 1971) after my previous doctor retired. I spent my toddler years in casts; Dr. Redondo wanted to try something different, surgery. Not an easy thing for parents to hear, but they put their faith in this new doctor and the rest is history. Several surgeries and many pairs of orthopedic shoes later, my foot problem has never impaired me from doing what I want to do. After the majority of work was done, I still saw Dr. Redondo annually. He asked me always to walk down the hall so he and my mom could watch me walk. I will never forget the pride in his eyes as I walked back to the exam room. He changed my life in a very large way and I am grateful to God for his abilities, his confidence, my parents faith in him, and his smile confirming a job well done.
I just wanted to make sure you knew that he will always be remembered and have a special place in my heart.
Cindy Sullivan
November 29, 2006
It was so very sad to see the obit. for Dr Redondo this morning.
If it weren't for him, our oldest daughter wouldn't be walking.
We loved him for what he did to help our Kerry.
God bless him now for all his hard work and for the love he had for his patients.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
The Sullivan Family
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