Carmen A. De Leon

Carmen A. De Leon obituary, Chicago, IL

Carmen A. De Leon

Carmen De Leon Obituary

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Carmen A. De Leon, nee Rivera, born on June 22, 1946, peacefully departed this life on December 11, 2024. Carmen was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.
Carmen was the cherished wife of Antonio De Leon, sharing their lives in a partnership characterized by love and mutual respect. Together, they raised a family that was the cornerstone of her life. She is survived by her three devoted children, Ricardo (Norma) De Leon, Jose De Leon, and Joanna (Miguel) Cazares, each carrying forward her legacy of compassion and strength. Carmen took immense pride in her grandchildren, Isabella De Leon, Nayeli De Leon, Miguel Cazares Jr., and AnaLia Cazares, showering them with love and wisdom throughout her life.
Among her siblings, Carmen is survived by Sol, Cheo, Saul, and Luis, with whom she shared a bond that transcended time and distance. The love of family extended to many nieces and nephews, each of whom held a special place in her heart.
Carmen was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Amalia Rivera, and her siblings, Hector and Manuel. Their memories will live on in the stories Carmen lovingly shared with her family.
Carmen A. De Leon will be remembered for her unwavering spirit, her dedication to her loved ones, and the remarkable love she cultivated throughout her life. She leaves behind a legacy that will forever resonate in the hearts of all who were privileged to know her.
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Carmen A. De Leon, de soltera Rivera, nacida el 22 de Junio 1946, parti pacficamente de esta vida el 11 de Diciembre 2024. Carmen fue una amada esposa, madre, abuela, hermana y amiga cuya calidez y amabilidad tocaron la vida de muchas personas.
Carmen fue la querida esposa de Antonio De Leon, y comparti sus vidas en una sociedad caracterizada por el amor y el respeto mutuo. Juntos, criaron una familia que fue la piedra angular de su vida. Le sobreviven sus tres devotos hijos, Ricardo (Norma) De Leon, Jose De Leon y Joanna (Miguel) Cazares, cada uno de los cuales lleva adelante su legado de compasin y fortaleza. Carmen se enorgulleca enormemente de sus nietos, Isabella De Leon, Nayeli De Leon, Miguel Cazares Jr. y AnaLia Cazares, a quienes colm de amor y sabidura durante toda su vida.
Entre sus hermanos, a Carmen le sobreviven Sol, Cheo, Saul y Luis, con quienes comparti un vnculo que trascendi el tiempo y la distancia. El amor de su familia se extendi a muchos sobrinos y sobrinas, cada uno de los cuales tena un lugar especial en su corazn.
A Carmen le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Jose y Amalia Rivera, y sus hermanos, Hector y Manuel. Sus recuerdos perdurarn en las historias que Carmen comparti con cario con su familia.
Carmen A. De Leon ser recordada por su espritu inquebrantable, su dedicacin a sus seres queridos y el extraordinario amor que cultiv a lo largo de su vida. Deja un legado que resonar por siempre en los corazones de todos los que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerla.
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