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01/27/2026

This life is not a race!! Do not allow comparison to rob you of the JOY that is to come! Set your own pace and live the life you have dreamt of!!

01/24/2026

Never, ever stop believing in yourself and your dreams!! This world needs you!

01/21/2026

Epifanio Marta Cereceda alias Epifanio Martha Cereceda, de 95 años falleció el 17 de enero 2026 rodeado de su familia. Epifanio nació el 7 de abril de 1930 en Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Hijo de Juan Marta y Angela Cereceda. Compartió muchos años de felicidad al lado de su esposa Maria del Socorro Hidalgo y sus hijos, nietos y bisnietos.

Le sobreviven sus hijos, familia extendida aquí y también en Chihuahua. Ahora él se encuentra en esa paz eterna al lado de su esposa, y nuestro Señor Jesús. Su familia les extiende una cordial invitación a su velorio, cuál será el viernes, 23 de enero 2026 de 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm en la funeraria, The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. Con un servicio de oración en la funeraria, a las 6:00 pm con Diácono Gabriel de Parroquia Santisima Trinidad. Para más información, favor de llamar al, 847-623-3730.
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Epifanio Marta Cereceda also known as, Epifanio Martha Cereceda, 95 years old, passed away on January 17, 2026 surrounded by his beloved family. Epifanio was born on April 7, 1930 in Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Son of Juan Marta and Angela Cereceda. He shared many treasured years alongside his wife, Maria del Socorro Hidalgo, their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by his children, extended family near and also in Chihuahua. He is now in eternal rest alongside his wife, and our savior Jesus Christ. His family extends an invitation, to his visitation. Which will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. His prayer service will be held at the funeral home, with Deacon Gabriel from Most Blessed Trinity Parish, officiating. For more information, please call, 847-623-3730.

Epifanio was born on April 7th, 1930 and passed away on January 17th, 2026 at the age of 95

01/19/2026

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
― Martin Luther King Jr.

Show love and not hate today and everyday!

01/14/2026

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01/13/2026

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We are proud to partner with The Arbor Day Foundation to offer a Living, Lasting Tribute to your loved one. The Arbor Day Foundation plant seedlings in the forest project location that you specify. They have partnered with the U.S Forest Service for over 40 years to facilitate plantings in state and national forests. Feel free to reach out to us today with any questions you may have on this incredible way to memorialize your loved ones who have passed on.

01/13/2026

Juana Ramirez Martinez, falleció el 8 de enero 2026 en su domicilio rodeada por su familia. Juana nació el 3 de julio de 1949 en Guerrero, México; hija de Refugio Ramirez y Maria Martinez. Juana amaba cocinar en su tiempo libre y siempre tenía una comida lista para todos. Era una firme creyente de que donde puede comer uno, pueden comer dos.

Juana era amante de los animales y siempre pasaba tiempo con su perrita Co**ha. A cualquier animal que Juana encontraba, se aseguraba de acariciarlo y darle de comer. Juana también tenía una gran pasión por la costura; en su tiempo libre hacía vestidos y ropa para su familia.

A Juana le encantaba pasar tiempo con su familia y amigos, y celebraba cualquier día festivo o evento posible, incluyendo el cumpleaños de su perrita. Juana tenía un amor inmenso por sus hijos, nietos y bisnietos. Le sobreviven sus hijos Martha, Blanca, Theresa, Roman, Miguel, y Juan. Sus nietos Francisco, Maria, Victor, Lidia, Alberto, Isabel, Jesus, Emmanuel, Daisy, Christian, Roman, Laura, Roberto, Arely, Miguel, Paola, y Aurora; y muchos bisnietos.

Juana dejará una huella imborrable en todos los que tuvimos la bendición de conocerla. Su amor, su generosidad y su alegría vivirán por siempre en nuestros corazones. Su santa misa será el sábado, 24 de enero 2026 a las 11:00 am, en la Iglesia Sagrada Familia, 450 Keller Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085. Nuestro más sentido pésame para toda su familia. Para más información, favor de llamar al, 847-623-3730.

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Juana Ramirez Martinez, passed away on January 8, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. Juana was born on July 3rd, 1949 in Guerrero, Mexico; the daughter of Refugio Ramirez and Maria Martinez. She loved cooking and always had a meal ready. She was a firm believer, where one could eat, two could too.

Juana was an avid lover of animals, she cherished her lifelong companion, dog Co**ha. As an animal lover, she would find herself providing food and shelter to them. She also loved sewing and would often make dresses and clothes for her family.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and celebrating any festivity or event, including her puppy’s birthday. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Martha, Blanca, Theresa, Roman, Miguel, and Juan. Her grandchildren, Francisco, Maria, Victor, Lidia, Alberto, Isabel, Jesus, Emmanuel, Daisy, Christian, Roman, Laura, Roberto, Arely, Miguel, Paola, and Aurora; as well as many great grandchildren.

Juana leaves her legacy behind with all those who had the pleasure of meeting her. Her love, generosity and positive spirit will live within our hearts forever. Her funeral mass will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 450 Keller Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085. Our heartfelt condolences to her entire family. For more information, please call, 847-623-3730.

Juana was born on July 3rd, 1949 and passed away on January 8th, 2026 at the age of 76

01/13/2026

Cesilio Carlin-Cervantes, 95 años de edad, falleció el 5 de enero 2026, rodeado de su familia. Cesilio nació el 22 de noviembre de 1930 en Zamora, Michoacán, México. Hijo de Seferino Carlin y Luisa Cervantes. Cesilio fue una persona noble y amorosa. Le fascinaba caminar, jardinería, y coleccionar latas para reciclar. El todos los días se despertaba alegre siempre cantando y rezando, para así despertar a su familia. Fue un fiel miembro de la parroquia Santísima Trinidad en Waukegan. Su amor y cariñosa manera de ser con su familia se quedará con ellos por siempre.

Le sobreviven sus 8 hijos, Enrique, Alberto “Beto”, Ernesto, Alicia, Araceli, Rosa, Lucila, Consuelo; 30 nietos Angelica, Adriana, Anabel, Maribel, Jessica, Adan, Andrea, Denise, Cecilio, Jesus, Maria, Jonathan, Josue, Anjelina, Enrique, Armando, Jesus, Arely, Duylio, Elizabeth, Hector, Ricardo, Armando, Michelle, Marco Antonio, Gerardo, Ezequiel, Lalo, Mario y Tony; bisnietos Alan, Melanie, Isabella, Nathalie, Nathaniel, Aaron, Elyanna, Jonathan Jr, Evaleeze, Nina, Monica, Gabby, Gabriel, Leanna, Vicente, Jayla, Jayden, Selene, Sofy, Elias, Leah y Leonardo; amistades y familia extendida. Ahora él se encuentra en esa paz eterna, al lado de su hijo Jesus, nieto Vianey y bisnieto Leon.

Su velorio será el viernes 16 de enero 2026 de 5:00 - 9:00 pm en The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. Su santa misa será el sábado, 17 de enero 2026 a las 10:00 am en la Iglesia Sagrada Familia, 450 Keller Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085. Su santo sepelio será en Panteón Católico Ascension, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048. Para más información favor de llamar al, 847-623-3730.
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Cesilio Carlin-Cervantes, 95 years old, passed away on January 5, 2026 surrounded by his family. Cesilio was born on November 22, 1930 in Zamora, Michoacan, Mexico. Son of Seferino Carlin and Luisa Cervantes. Cesilio was a noble and loving person. He enjoyed long walks and recycling cans. He would always wake up happy singing and praying, and would wake everyone up. He was a member of Most Blessed Trinity in Waukegan. His love and caring ways with his family would forever stay with him.

He is survived by his eight children, Enrique, Alberto “Beto”, Ernesto, Alicia, Araceli, Rosa, Lucila, Consuelo; 30 grandchildren Angelica, Adriana, Anabel, Maribel, Jessica, Adan, Andrea, Denise, Cecilio, Jesus, Maria, Jonathan, Josue, Anjelina, Enrique, Armando, Jesus, Arely, Duylio, Elizabeth, Hector, Ricardo, Armando, Michelle, Marco Antonio, Gerardo, Ezequiel, Lalo, Mario and Tony; great grandchildren Alan, Melanie, Isabella, Nathalie, Nathaniel, Aaron, Elyanna, Jonathan Jr, Evaleeze, Nina, Monica, Gabby, Gabriel, Leanna, Vicente, Jayla, Jayden, Selene, Sofy, Elias, Leah and Leonardo; extended family and friends. He is now in eternal rest, alongside his son Jesus, grandchildren Vianey, and great grandchildren Leon.

His visitation will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. His funeral mass will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00 am at Holy Family Church, 450 Keller Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085. His interment will be at Ascension Catholic Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048. For more information please call, 847-623-3730.

Cesilio was born on November 22nd, 1930 and passed away on January 5th, 2026 at the age of 95

01/03/2026

Junior Reyes, fallecio el 21 de diciembre 2025 en Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital de Chicago. Junior nació el 29 de septiembre de 2007 en Ventura, California. Le sobreviven sus padres Jorge Reyes e Indira Jurado; sus hermanas, tías, primas y abuelos; al igual que muchas amistades.

El servicio en memoria de él, será el domingo, 4 de enero 2026 de 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm en funeraria, The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. Para más información, favor de llamar al, 847-623-3730.

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Junior Reyes, passed away on December 21, 2025 at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Junior was born on September 29, 2007 in Ventura, California. He is survived by his parents Jorge Reyes and Indira Jurado; siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents; as well as many friends.

His memorial visitation will be Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 12 noon - 3:00 pm at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. For more information, please call, 847-623-3730.

Junior was born on September 29th, 2007 and passed away on December 21st, 2025 at the age of 18

01/03/2026

Grisel Galeana 41 years old rested December 27, 2025 after fighting a lot of sickness she had from the age of 16 to 41.

She was born August 12,1984 in Evanston She was a mother to 3 children and a wife to Julio Galeana. Married at a young age didn't stop her from being her parent's daughter. She also had a sister Anabel Avila and an aunt to 3 nephews.

She went to college for medical assistant and graduated. After a long time of working she then became a stay at home mom and was always there for her kids and nephews whenever they needed anything. She always made sure her family was close and loved she loved meeting new people and having friendship. she always tried helping people the best she could. She loved her parents and now she is in heaven with them watching over her family.

Grisel’s visitation will be held on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. For more information, please call, 847-623-3730.

Grisel was born on August 12th, 1984 and passed away on December 27th, 2025 at the age of 41

01/03/2026

Armando E Lara Prado, 54 años de edad, falleció el 26 de diciembre de 2025 en Northwestern Memorial Hospital en Chicago. Armando nació el 18 de octubre de 1971 en Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Hijo de Esteban Lara Aguila y Guillermina Prado Lopez. Le sobreviven su querida madre, sus hermanos, sobrinos y sobrinas, al igual que muchas amistades que conoció a lo largo de su vida.

Su velorio será el viernes, 2 de enero 2026 de 4:00 - 8:00 pm en la funeraria The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. Para más información, favor de llamar al, 847-623-3730. Nuestro más sentido pésame para toda su familia.

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Armando E Lara Prado, 54 years old, passed away on December 26, 2025 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, in Chicago. Armando was born on October 18, 1971 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He was the son of Esteban Lara Aguila and Guillermina Prado Lopez. He is survived by his beloved mom, siblings, nieces and nephews, as well as many life long friends.

His visitation will be held on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. For more information, please call, 847-623-3730. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Armando E was born on October 18th, 1971 and passed away on December 26th, 2025 at the age of 54

01/01/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
As you take time to reflect on this past year remember to give yourself grace. We have had the honor of working with many of you this past year and are so thankful for the relationships built. We hope this next year is full of HOPE, PEACE, and lots and lots of JOY!!
Love,
The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home Staff