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Gilberto Diaz Obituary

Gilberto O. Diaz age 75, late of Hegewisch. Beloved husband of Dolores "Cheda" (Nee DelRio) for 41 years; loving father of Melissa (Jose) Lara, David (Coleen) Bay, John (Marie) Bay, late Michael Bay & Mary Lou (Pedro) Ramirez; devoted grandfather of sixteen and great-grandfather of eight; dear brother of Mercedez, Patricia, Paula, Casiano, late Yita and late Juan; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired employee of U.S. Steel Southworks. Visitation Sunday 1-8 p.m. Funeral services Monday, January 26, 2009 at 8:45 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749.

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Published by SouthtownStar from Jan. 24 to Jan. 25, 2009.

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Melissa Diaz-Lara

June 3, 2009

To my Pops, I miss you dearly. Although I know you are with mom in Heaven now....I miss you and her sooo much. I hope to see you one day soon. Tell Mike hi and that I love him and think about him all the time. Who will yell and me and keep me in line. I love you, miss you and will keep you and mom in my prayers always. Your daughter....

carol mintefering

January 25, 2009

Dear Cheda,Melissa,Johnny,Davy,Marylou,Diaz,Lara,Del Rio and Bay Families,please accept my deepest sympathies at this time.so many fond memories of childhood have come back this past two weeks.may god bless your family.

Candy & Moon Mullins

January 25, 2009

We are sorry to hear of Gilberts passing. Him and Cheda were great neighbors. Our daughters spent lots of time at each others houses so we got to know each other pretty well. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Debi (Mullins) Paul

January 25, 2009

I am truly sorry for your family's loss. I wish I could be there to pay my respects. Melissa and I were best of friends when we were younger and I remember spending lots of time at their house and I just loved Gilbert and Cheda. I had a lot of good childhood memories there that I will always cherish. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

ryan hidalgo

January 25, 2009

I am sorry for your loss. I wish the best to all the family and keep you in my prayers.

Marlene Urbina

January 24, 2009

Dear Cheda, Melissa, David, John & Mary Lou.

Our condolences go out to you with deepest sympathy and prays at this sad time of your life's.
Love & praying for all of you!!
(TITI) Marlene Urbina & family

Kathy Fleming

January 24, 2009

Dear Cheda, Melissa, Mary Lou, David,John & the entire Diaz, Bay & Del Rio Families,
Please accept our deepest and heartfelt Sympathies on the passing of Gill..Your families now have yet another Angel, Gill is shining down from Heaven upon you, along with Lisa Kross & Michael Bay.
May GOD Bless you all in this time of sorrow and in all the days ahead.
Sincerely with Love,
Mintefering & Fleming Families.

Mike Perpich

January 24, 2009

Rest In Peace Gilbert...we just loved you and Cheda...best neighbors anyone could ever have. You will truly be missed...love Perp and mom Ethel.

Gayle De bono

January 24, 2009

Dear Aunt Cheda and all our wonderful cousins, Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Uncle Gilbert was a magnificent husband, father, grandfather, uncle and all around gentle soul. He will be greatly missed, but rememered gently and peacefully in our hearts. God be with all of you at this difficult time. With all our love, Cousin Gayle ,George, Janet, Diane, and Our beloved Lisa, and the rest of our clan.

Michael Ramirez

January 24, 2009

Dear Grandpa

We miss you and love you very much rest in peace.

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