Maria Ofelia Fragoso de Herrera

Maria Ofelia Fragoso de Herrera obituary, Calumet City, IL

Maria Ofelia Fragoso de Herrera

Maria de Herrera Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Castle Hill Funeral Home, LLC - Calumet City on Jan. 30, 2026.
Maria Ofelia Fragoso de Herrera, age 91, of Calumet City, Illinois passed away on January 25, 2026 at her home with her devoted family at her side. She was born to Jose and Margarita (nee Corral) Fragoso on December 5, 1934 in Mexico.

Maria was preceded in death by her husband Julio Herrera and is survived by her beloved daughter Lupe Herrera; dear sister Micaela Fragoso; cherished nieces and nephews: Margarita Ochoa, Maria Eleana Luna, Estela Fragoso, Jesus Fragoso Jr., Efren Corral and Celia Rodriguez.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 7, 2026. A visitation will be at Castle Hill Funeral Home: 248 155th Place, Calumet City, Illinois 60409 from 8:30-10:45 a.m. followed by an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Jesus, Shepard of Souls (St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church) and a graveside service at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.

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