Nelida "Nelly" Rubio

Nelida "Nelly" Rubio obituary, Highland Park, IL

Nelida "Nelly" Rubio

Nelida Rubio Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home & Crematory on Oct. 21, 2025.

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Nelida (Nelly) Rubio, 61, of Highland Park, IL, originally from Barceloneta, PR, has passed away on October 19, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Beloved wife to Eduardo Brito and loving mother to Maria, Eddy and Javi. Nelida lived her life with a generous heart, strong spirit and always helping others during difficult moments. Her husband, children and siblings Zaida, Hector, Luis and Dalines will always remember her for her kindness and wisdom and the way she could transform an ordinary day into a special day. Today, she rests in peace but knowing that her spirit remains in all of us with love forever. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
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