Emma Blancas, née Gilbert. Beloved wife for 25 years of Nahum Blancas; devoted mother of Heidi (Eric) Haag, Jose (Berenice) Blancas, and Katrina (fiancé Brian Konopka) Hinrichsen; proud grandmother of Rosalie, Teresa, and Cecilia Haag, Kenya and Leylanni Blancas; treasured sister of Howard (Judy) Gilbert; loving aunt of Scott (Amy) Gilbert, Carrie Gilbert and great-aunt of Avi, Reid, and Noah Gilbert; cherished cousin of Steven (Janet) Weil.
Emma adored animals of all kinds, and had many beloved pets over the years. She was hard-working, strong, sweet, positive and loving. She deeply cherished her family and was the ultimate social butterfly, making friends everywhere she went.
Emma is gone too soon, too young- but will always remain in our hearts.
If you would like to make a contribution in Emma's memory, the family asks that they go to Misericordia Heart of Mercy, reference family #1541, www.misericordia.com, 6300 N. Ridge Ave, Chicago IL 60660.
