Filiberto Gonzalez

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Filiberto Gonzalez, 89, at his home in Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by his family. He was born in El Josefino de Allende, Jalisco, Mexico, to Hipolito and Octaviana Gonzalez. Before his retirement, Filiberto devoted more than 25 years to his work as a mechanic at Bee Bindery in Chicago. Blessed with clever hands and a curious mind, he was an inventor and a handyman who could fix just about anything. In his later years, he found quiet joy in feeding and watching the birds outside his window.

Filiberto is survived by his beloved wife of more than 57 years, Faustina Gonzalez. He was the loving and inspiring father of three children, Edwin Gonzalez, Lidia Gonzalez, Marisol Gonzalez, and father-in-law of Angelica Gonzalez.

He was the proud grandfather of Dezirae, Julian, Preston, Chayanne, and Prisilla Gonzalez (Edwin’s children); Tiffany Gonzalez (Lidia’s daughter); and Camila Gonzalez (Marisol’s daughter). The cherished brother of six siblings, he is survived by his older sister, Maria Gonzalez.

The family extends special thanks to the relatives and friends who went above and beyond to provide his daily care during his time of greatest need.

Filiberto will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his many family members and friends.

Family and friends are warmly invited to gather in his memory on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60646. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 9:30 AM at St. Genevieve Church, 4835 W. Altgeld St., Chicago, IL 60639, followed by a procession to Mt. Olive Cemetery, 3800 N. Narragansett Ave., Chicago, IL 60634.

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Con profundo dolor, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Filiberto Gonzalez a la edad de 89 años, ocurrido el 16 de octubre de 2026 en la tranquilidad de su casa en Chicago, Illinois.

Filiberto fue mecánico de profesión y siempre será recordado por su gran ingenio al arreglar e inventar cosas, su afición por observar pájaros, su gran sentido del humor y la alegría que compartía con quienes le rodeaban.

Le sobreviven su amada esposa, Faustina Gonzalez, con quien compartió más de 57 años de matrimonio; sus hijos Edwin Gonzalez, Lidia Gonzalez y Marisol Gonzalez; su nuera Angelica Gonzalez; sus nietos Dezirae, Julián, Preston, Chayanne, y Prisilla (hijos de Edwin y Angelica), Tiffany (hija de Lidia) y Camila (hija de Marisol); y su hermana mayor, María Gonzalez.

La familia agradece de manera muy especial a los familiares y amigos que dieron mucho más de lo esperado para cuidarlo día a día cuando más lo necesito.

El velorio se llevará a cabo el viernes 23 de octubre de 2026, de 3:00 p.m. a 8:00 pm., en Malec & Sons Funeral Home, ubicada en el 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60646. La misa se realizará el sábado 24 de octubre de 2026 a las 9:30 a. m. en la iglesia St. Genevieve, en el 4835 W. Altgeld St., Chicago, IL 60639, seguida por la procesión funeraria al cementerio Mt. Olive, 3800 N. Narragansett Ave., Chicago, IL 60634.