Juana Roldan Mercado

A Juana le sobrevive su querido esposo durante 54 años Dolores “Lolo” Ruiz Medina, sus queridas hijas María (Adali “Flaco” Díaz) Morales Roldan, Maribel Ruiz Roldán y María Luisa (Andrés Morán) Ruiz Roldán, sus adorados nietos Lizmarie, Alfredo, Kiara, Jaden, Ojani; sus queridos bisnietos Mikael, Leah, Kehlani, Dayana; sus amados hermanos, Esperanza, Martín Jr. “Papo”, María, Pedro, Juan Antonio “Toño”, Ana Delia, Petra, Carmen Socorro, Angel Luis “Wiso”, Denys y muchas bendecida/os sobrinas, sobrinos, familiares y amigos.

Juana vivía verdaderamente para cuidar y amar a su familia y amigos guiada por su fe inquebrantable. Tenía muchas aficiones, pero era realmente una costurera y cocinera dotada. Juana siempre estaba llena de energía, alegría, espiritualidad, trabajadora y bromista. Su risa era realmente contagiosa. Desde niña Juana siempre fue devota de la Virgen María y formó parte de la Legión de María en su país y más tarde en su Parroquia en Chicago. Esto trajo tremenda alegría a su vida. Su fe en Dios y su servicio a Dios y a la Virgen María fue la esencia de su compromiso espiritual y el núcleo de su persona. A Juana le encantaba escuchar a los demás, tener conversaciones interminables con cualquier persona con la que entraba en contacto y siempre ofrecía consejos basados en sus creencias espirituales. Le encantaba abrir su casa a su familia, amigos y comunidad. Su participación en diversos ministerios le brindaron la oportunidad de llevar el amor de Dios a las personas en hospitales, residencias, asilos y a donde Dios y la Virgen María la dirigieran. No tenía miedo porque sabía que Dios y la Virgen la dirigían. A Juana le encantaba rezar y servir a Dios de todas las formas imaginables. Ella ha dejado un legado de fe y de vida, que ha establecido un ejemplo fenomenal para todos los que le conocían.

Se llevará a cabo un velorio el jueves, 1 de agosto de 4:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m. en Drake and Son Funeral Home, 5303 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625. La familia saludará a los amigos de 10 a.m. a 11 a.m. en la iglesia y la misa fúnebre comenzará a las 11 a.m. el viernes, 2 de agosto, en la parroquia St. Jerome, 1709 West Lunt Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626.

Los buenos recuerdos de Juana se pueden expresar en www.drakeandsonfuneralhome.com

Juana Roldan Mercado, 78, of Chicago, IL passed away on July 24, 2024. She was born in Yabucoa, PR on February 6, 1946 to Martin Roldan Vazquez and Dominga Mercado Agosto.

Juana is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years Dolores “Lolo” Ruiz Medina, her beloved children Maria (Adali “Flaco” Diaz) Morales Roldan, Maribel Ruiz Roldan, and Maria Luisa (Andres Moran) Ruiz Roldan; her adoring grandchildren, Lizmarie, Alfredo, Kiara, Jaden and, Ojani; her cherished great grandchildren, Mikael, Leah, Kehlani, and Dayana; her loving siblings Esperanza, Martin Jr. “Papo”, Maria, Pedro, Juan Antonio “Toño”, Ana Delia, Petra, Carmen Socorro, Angel Luis “Wiso”, Denys, and many blessed nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Juana truly lived for taking care as well as loving her family and friends guided by her unwavering faith. She had many hobbies, but she was truly a gifted seamstress and cook. Juana was always full of energy, happiness, spirituality, a hard worker, and a bit of a jokester. Her laugh was truly contagious. Since a young child Juana was always devoted to the Virgin Mary and was part of the Legion of Mary in her country and later in her Parish in Chicago. This brought tremendous joy to her life. Her faith in God and serving God as well as the Virgin Mary was the pinnacle of her spiritual commitment that was the core of her persona. Juana loved to listen to others, have endless conversations with anyone she came in contact with and always offer advice based on her spiritual beliefs. She truly loved to open her home to her family, friends and community. Her involvement in multiple ministries provided opportunities for her to bring the love of God to people in hospitals, residences, assisted living facilities, and wherever God and the Virgin Mary would direct her. She had no fear because she knew she was being directed by God and the Virgin. Juana loved to pray, and serve God in every way imaginable. She has left a legacy of a faith and life, that has established a phenomenal example for us all that knew her.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 1 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Drake and Son Funeral Home, 5303 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625. Family will greet friends from 10 am – 11 AM at the Church with the Funeral Mass beginning at 11 AM, on Friday, August 2, at St. Jerome Parish, 1709 West Lunt Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626.

Fond memories of Juana may be expressed at www.drakeandsonfuneralhome.com