Carmen R. Benitez, age 51, late of Chicago, IL passed away on January 4, 2020. Beloved wife of Ramiro Benitez for 22 years. Loving mother of Alex Benitez, Adan Benitez (Vickie)Perez-Segovia, Cairo Benitez and Ramiro Benitez, Jr. Loving daughter of Rogelio and Clara Esparza. Dear sister of Cirilo (Maria Elena) Esparza, Rogelio Esparza, Jr., Carolyn Esparza, Maria Clara Esparza and Raul Esparza. Fond aunt of Kevin Esparza, Jasmine Esparza, Arianna Esparza, Yesenia Avila, Karina Avila, Mayra Barrera, Christopher Barrera and Alexandra Diaz. Great-aunt of Liyahmya Anais World Smith. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Former employee of Chase Bank Monroe Street Branch. Member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Visitation Friday, January 17, 2020 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 10:15 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago to St. Michael Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.
Prayers at Elmwood Chapel
Saturday, January 18, 2020 - 10:15 am
Funeral Mass:
St. Michael Church
83rd & South Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60617
Saturday, January 18, 2020 - 11:00 am
Interment:
Holy Cross Cemetery
801 Michigan City Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
East Side
11200 S. Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-2749
Friday, January 17, 2020 - 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm