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Tomas Murillo Obituary

COBDEN - Tomas Murillo, 73, died at 2 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2009, at his home.

Tomas was born Nov. 20, 1935, a son to J. Guadalupe Murillo and Maria Martinez.

Tomas was married to Sofia Carmona, and she survives.

Survivors include his wife, Sofia Carmona; eight children, Ma. Luisa Murillo, Nicolas Murillo, Jose G. Murillo, Raul Murillo, Juan Murillo, Antonio Murillo, Elvira Murillo and Isidoro Murillo; one sister, Leonor Murillo Martinez; 24 grandchildren; other relatives; and many friends.

A funeral mass for Tomas will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2009, in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cobden, with Father Federico Higuera officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Mexico. Family and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2009, at the church.

Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Southern Illinoisan from May 30 to May 31, 2009.

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