Michael V. Cabrera

Michael V. Cabrera obituary, Niles, IL

Michael V. Cabrera

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10:00 a.m.

St Martha

8523 Georgiana Ave., Morton Grove, IL 60053

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11

Inurnment

11:30 a.m.

Maryhill Cemetery

8600 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714

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Michael Cabrera Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Niles on Mar. 30, 2026.
Michael Villavicencio Cabrera, age 74, peacefully passed away on March 27, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on August 4, 1951, to Lina Villavicencio and Vicente Cabrera.

He was a devoted husband to his wife, Gina, and a loving father to Katrina and Ana. He was a cherished brother to Louella and Chit, and a beloved uncle to his nieces and nephew, Abner Rachel, Maybelline, Cathy, Micheal, Mercedes, Marcus. He was also a dear cousin and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lina and Vicente, and his brothers, Rodrigo and Manuel.

Michael lived a fulfilling life, traveling the world and surrounding himself with family, art, and music. He was known for being kind, loving, selfless, and free-spirited.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 10 at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, located at 8025 W Golf Rd, Niles, IL 60714. Visitation will take place from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Prayers will be held on Saturday, April 11, at 9:15 AM at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, followed by a procession to St. Martha Catholic Church for a 10:00 AM Mass. Inurnment will take place at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

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Upcoming Events

Apr

10

Service

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home of Niles

8025 W. Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Apr

11

Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m.

St Martha

8523 Georgiana Ave., Morton Grove, IL 60053

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Apr

11

Inurnment

11:30 a.m.

Maryhill Cemetery

8600 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714

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