Ester Velasco Obituary
She will be remembered for her joyful spirit, her open heart, and the way she celebrated the people she loved.
Visitation will be held Monday, January 19, 2026 from 11:00 am until the time of the memorial service at 1:00 pm at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois. Ester loved flowers and plants, and are always welcome. If you were hoping to honor her in another way, contributions in her memory are also welcome and will go toward supporting her grandchildren and giving our family space to be together during this time. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home and Cremation Center. For information, please call 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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The Staff of G.L. Hills Funeral Home
January 12, 2026
Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time.
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