Cesar Garcia Ablang Jr. of Gurnee, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Loyola Medical Center. He was born on October 16, 1959, in Moncada, Tarlac, Philippines, to Cesar Ablang Sr. and Lourdes Garcia. He graduated from the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Industrial Engineering in 1983. He married his beloved wife Amy Gonzales, in 1990, and together they raised two sons.
Cesar was a devoted husband and father who built a life centered on hard work and deep love for his family. He could repair almost anything and believed he could bring joy through cooking. He lived by the simple philosophy of enjoying life, and reminded us to do the same.
He is survived by his wife Amy, their children Justin and Eric, his siblings Graciela/Rene, Victoria/Jose, Eleazar/Gladys, Dennis, and several nephews, nieces and cousins.
A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, November 20, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Marsh Funeral Home, 305 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee, Illinois. Burial will be on Saturday, November 21, at 10:00 a.m. at Ascension Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 1920 Buckley Rd, Libertyville, Illinois.
