Ofelia Perez

Ofelia Perez, age 71, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at home in Chicago Illinois, after a brief struggle with cancer. Ofelia was born on July 04, 1942 in Torreon Coahuila Mexico, the daughter of Luis and Bertha Rodriguez.

Ofelia is survived by her loving husband Agustin of 44 years. They were married in Mexico on December 20, 1969. In addition she is survived by her son Daniel Perez (Esther) and grandchildren Nicole and Vincent who she cherished and loved. She is also survived by her daughter Patricia Perez, who was by her side always and lovingly cared for her mother during her illness.

Ofelia was the third child and had 14 siblings, Eliseo(deceased), Lucy(deceased), Alicia, Jose Luis, Margarita, Javier, Betty, Antonio, Arnulfo, Alfonso, Connie, Luisa (deceased), Ana Bertha, and Francisco. After her mother who died at a young age, she came to Chicago and worked to pay for care and education of the youngest of the siblings that remained in Mexico.

Funeral Visitation: Friday, April 25, 2014 at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W Cermak Road, Forest Park, Illinois from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Services: Saturday, April 26, 2014 family and friends will meet at 9:00 a.m. at Good Shepard Church, 2719 S. Kolin Avenue, Chicago, Illinois for her Celebration of Life Mass with a Private Cremation.

Arrangements under the direction of Concepción Rodriguez, Funeral Director. Funeraria del Angel Sagrado Corazon, Chicago, Illinois.

Ofelia was a true Angel of God, and was always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need. She did this with such an open heart and many of her family and friends could share countless stories of how she help them in times of need. She was a loving wife to Agustin for 44 years and was the best mother that anyone could have. Her children have many of her traits as they unselfishly shared her love with others, as many considered her as a second mother. Her Grandchildren Vincent and Nicole were the joys of her life.

She also had a love for her two dogs Ozzie and Elvis, who were spoiled by her beyond repair with chicken meals daily and slept with her at all times and never left her side.

Her house was always open and was the meeting place for her entire family. She had a love for cooking and we all enjoyed the many meals at holidays, barbeques and family Sundays that she hosted for all each year. She was loved by many and we were blessed to have her in our lives. She was truly the heart of the family and will be missed more than words can describe. We will cherish all the beautiful memories she left in each of our hearts and hope that we can live up to her legacy and all that she has shown us and given us. She was a gift from GOD that we will never forget.