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Raphael Emmanuel Vidal

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Raphael Vidal Obituary

Raphael Emmanuel Vidal, age 17, from Beach Park, of Belizean descent passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 in Beach Park, IL. He was bom on December 24, 1990 in Evanston, IL. He was a student at Zion-Benton High School and a member of Our Lady of Humility Parish. Raphael is survived by his parents, Raphael and Mirtha; sisters, Valerie, Chelaine, and Vanessa; brothers, Michael and Jeffrey; grandmothers, Valenana Gongora and Elodia Guerra, both of Belize, Central America; also many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Manuel Gongora; and paternal grandfather, Manuel Vidal. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 24 from 2-6 PM at Marsh Funeral Home, 305 Cemetery Road, Gurnee and Monday, August 25 from 10-11 AM at Our Lady of Humility Church, 10655 W. Wadsworth Road, Beach Park followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Burial will be at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. For information: (847) 336-0127.

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Published by News Sun from Aug. 22 to Aug. 25, 2008.

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Wackko

May 7, 2023

I love you little bro. It's me Guliano. Wackko... I miss u still. Always will. You where suppose to grown up with me bro.

Valerie Vidal

July 8, 2009

Raphie I was just thinking about you.I also wanted to say may you rest in peace and be happy! You will be missed and loved.? love,
your loving sister val

Valerie Vidal

January 15, 2009

Raphie I love you to death i would do anything for you!you were always full of joy and!

Nathan Engle

September 1, 2008

May God bless your soul. Rest in sweet, sweet peace Rafa...

Mary Olson

August 28, 2008

To The Vidal Family, I'm so sorry for your tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers go with you in the days ahead.

Lisette Quinonez

August 26, 2008

Raphael was so cute and all the girls were head over heals were him he was Mr.Pretty Boi.He'll deffinatly be missed.Luv u Raffy.

Patty(Donny's Girlfriend) Sanchez

August 26, 2008

Our deepest condolences For The Vidal Family Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Dave McLaren

August 25, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a good kid that I liked a lot. I enjoyed having him as a student! My heart goes out to your family.

David Parks

August 25, 2008

I'm so sorry for your great loss. I'm your neighbor. God Bless you

Kari Sehl

August 25, 2008

Nothing can ever take away the Love a heart holds dear
Fond memories linger every day
Remembrance keeps them near
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always - God Bless

Amy and Kenna Jordan

August 25, 2008

The love you and everyone around you had for Raphael is shown by your love of God and how you shared it with others. May your love and devotion for God lead you through your sorrow so that you can rejoice in the memories of Raphael. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you and your family journey through this time of sadness.

Victor

August 25, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss! If you ever need anything, like an ear to listen, please feel free to contact me anytime. You and your family are in my prayers!

August 25, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May every memory of your loving son help you heal in the days ahead. He will watch over all of you.
Love, Jim, Madolyn & Pere Willhite

Rachel Reyes

August 24, 2008

i'm so sorry that this happend to
you and your family
Raphy was a really good friend
to me
he was always here for me
if i needed him
my thoughts and prayers go out to
you and your whole family..
not only at this time
but always..

The Grissetts

August 24, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Angela Cantu

August 24, 2008

My deepest sympathies on learning of your devastating loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this dark hour.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matthew 5:4

(Carlos' wife)

Mr. Villalobos

August 24, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of loss. Raphael was a good kid and always had a smile on his face in class.

Bridgette Hoskins

August 24, 2008

We send our sincere love and condolences to the family of Raphe, he was truly a great kid. we will always and forever keep you in our prayers. Love Gil, Tiara, Jaquita, Angela, And Bridgtte Hoskins

kimane hall

August 22, 2008

we loved him so much... he was a good bro in-law....he had a big smile..<3 he mad us really happy...

Amanda, Samantha & Julius Hicks

August 22, 2008

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Kimberly Borland

August 22, 2008

My condolences goes out to the Vidal Family, and in my prayers I shall keep you all. "Raphy might be gone from our sight but never from our memories or our hearts".

Clara Weldon

August 22, 2008

The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God.

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

Ramon Gil

August 22, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tanya

August 22, 2008

Vidal Family:

I will like to express my deepest sympathy for the death of your loved one, Raphael. I will like to share with you some comforting words; "Death will be no more... 'He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and there will be no more mourning..."

This is a wonderful prospect for those who have fallen asleep in death.

May the Vidal family draw their strength from God's Word as you mourn the loss of your loved one, Raphael.

Rick and Susan Demo

August 22, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Nate

August 22, 2008

I am extremely sorry to hear of this. You have my condolensces and are in my thoughts.

CATHERINE QUINTERO

August 22, 2008

MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AT A TIME OF GRIEF.

Michael Johnson

August 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

IDA E Arnold

August 22, 2008

You have gone to a better place. May you find peace forever. You will never be forgotten.

April Husko

August 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dalila Arenas-Santana

August 22, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
I will keep the memories I have of being your neighbor growing up and playing in your back yard as kids.

Vidal family, know that you now have a guardian angel watching over you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.

Norma Sanchez

August 22, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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