Maritza was born in Cuba on January 21, 1957, and immigrated with her parents to Chicago in 1971. She is survived by her husband and daughter, as well as a very large extended and loving family. A dedicated CPS educator, bilingual specialist and administrator for 35 years (following her mother's footsteps and inspiring her daughter to do the same) she will be remembered for the intelligence she shared, her dedication in every task she undertook, the kindness she gave and overall laughter and joy she brought to her family, friends, students, and anyone she ever met.
El velorio se llevará a cabo el viernes 23 de octubre de 2026, de 4:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m., en Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60625. Durante el velorio, se celebrará un servicio religioso en la capilla del mismo lugar, de 6:00 p. m. a 7:00 p. m.
La última despedida tendrá lugar el sábado 24 de octubre de 2026, a las 10:00 a. m., en Drake & Son Funeral Home. Posteriormente, se celebrará un servicio en la capilla a las 11:00 a.m.
El sepelio se llevará a cabo ese mismo día, sábado 24 de octubre de 2026, en Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
Visitation will be held at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N Western Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60625, on October 23, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with a Chapel Service at Drake & Son Funeral Home on October 23, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Last Viewing will be at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N Western Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60625, on October 24, 2026, at 10:00 am, followed by a Chapel Service/ Servicio de capilla on October 24, 2026, from 11:00 am
Interment will take place at Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, on October 24, 2026.
