Marina C. Tinajero

Marina C. Tinajero obituary, Chicago, IL

Marina C. Tinajero

Marina Tinajero Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Theis-Gorski Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Jul. 10, 2025.

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With deep sorrow and eternal love, we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Marina Camarillo Tinajero, who left this world at the remarkable age of 104. She was born in Ecuandureo, Michoacán, a land rooted in the tradition of hardworking artisans and agriculture.
She was the daughter of J. Paz Camarillo Espinosa and Ramona Cendejas Estrada, who raised 16 children. Of those, 11 reached adulthood. Marina grew up surrounded by her siblings: Juana, Antonio, María, María de Jesús, María de la Luz, Pedro, Leonardo, Rodolfo, Elvira, and Adela. A devout Catholic and woman of unwavering grace, Marina was the spiritual anchor and matriarch of our family. She was a master of sewing, excellent cook, a gifted singer, and a talented sketcher. Her artistry touched every part of her life and reflected the beauty of her soul. She married Amador Tinajero, with whom she raised six beloved children: Louis, Jesse, Amos, George, Maria, and Gonzalo. Marina was also the proud grandmother of Christopher, Andrew, Nicole, Alex, Joseph, Natasha, Sylvia, Angela, John, and Nathan, and she had the rare blessing of meeting and embracing 14 of her great-grandchildren, each a living testament to her legacy of love and resilience.
She taught us to live with faith, work with devotion, and love without limit. We love you forever, Grandma. Rest in God's eternal peace.
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