Ricardo Alberto Lema

Ricardo Alberto Lema, owner of Rico's Auto Body Shop located on Archer Avenue and Kedzie Avenue in Chicago and a resident of Chicago's Garfield Ridge Community for 58 years, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He was the beloved Husband of Hilda Macias Lema. Loving Father of Angelica Lema, wife of Michael Martinez and Ricardo Lema and wife Brooke. Grandfather of Lily Martinez and Benicio Martinez and Taya Lema. Ricardo was preceded in death by his parents, William and Obdulia Lema and his brother and sisters. Per his request Ricardo will be cremated and buried in his homeland, Argentina. Ricardo was a successful and respected business man, steadfast friend, devoted husband and loving and supportive father and grandfather. His absence is a silent grief, his life a beautiful memory.