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Vandenberg Funeral Home - MokenaMaria Pulido Obituary
Maria A. Pulido nee Torres, age 70, of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025. Devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt. Maria loved spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
Beloved mother of Felipe (Christina) Garza, Joey (Bethany) Pulido, Diana (Michael) Tomala, and Monica (Ramy Elgouhary) Menchaca. Cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren. Caring sister of Raul Torres, Rose (Albert) Botta, Maria (Michael) Taylor, Cristina (Patrick) Hackett, and the late Enrique (late Helene) Torres. Dear daughter of the late Alejo and Maria Torres. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Visitation, Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 S. Wolf Rd. Mokena, IL 60448. Chapel Service, Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 S. Wolf Rd. Mokena, IL 60448. Interment will be Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Catholic Charities of Joliet. For more information (708) 479-1210 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com
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2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Vandenberg Funeral Home Mokena
19604 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL 60448
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Vandenberg Funeral Home Mokena
19604 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL 60448
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