Helen V. Pimentel (nee Thome), age 81. Devoted wife of the late Ralph R. Pimintel, Sr.; loving mother of Ralph Jr. (Colleen) Pimentel, Sandy (Rich) Ignash and John (Mary) Pimentel; proud grandma of Dana (Rene), Jamie, Sarah, Michael, Matthew, Dan (Micaela), Elizabeth and Ben; adored GG of Ellie and Clara; dear sister of Bill Thome and Mary Catherine Raddatz and sister-in-law of Carmen; fond aunt of many. Funeral Thursday, March 16, 9:15 am from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W 103rd St, Oak Lawn to Our Lady of the Ridge Church. Mass 10 am. Interment, St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, March 15 from 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Helen's name may be made to the American Heart Association. Info: 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.