Aurelio Mendez Solis, age 74 of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, August 15, 2022 in Elgin with his family at his side. Aurelio was born on November 12, 1947 in Cerralvo, NL Mexico to Rosalinda & Julio Mendez.
He met and married Maria Abigail Mendez (Romo) June, 1974 in Chicago where he lived for 35 years and raised his family. He enjoyed spending time with his 4 children and 19 grandchildren. He was a very happy man, enjoyed life to the fullest always surrounded with friends and family. Aurelio loved being outdoors gardening, raising hens, listening to music and volunteering at his Parish.
He is survived by his daughters Sanjuana Leon, Rosalinda Jimenez, Maribel Jimenez, son Aurelio Mendez Jr., 19 grandchildren, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Maria Abigail Mendez, his parents Rosalinda & Julio Mendez, and his brother Cipriano Mendez. We will miss our father, grandfather, brother and friend dearly and may God grant him eternal peace. Que descanse en paz nuestro papa.
Visitation will take place Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home 2000 E. Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights, IL. Prayers will be said Friday, August 19, 2022 at 9:15 am at the funeral home and proceed to Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe 1170 N. River Rd. Des Plaines, IL for funeral mass at 10:00 am. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Funeral info 847-824-5155 or oehlerfuneralhome.com
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.OehlerFuneralHome.com for the MENDEZ SOLIS family.
PLEASE NOTE VISITATION WILL BE AT LAUTERBURG & OEHLER FUNERAL HOME 2000 E. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights IL 60004.
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