Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

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Celia Heredia

Passed away on January 21, 2021

Celia Heredia, born in El Paso, Texas on September 7th, 1925, passed away January 21, 2021.  Beloved daughter of the late Antonio Boyar and the late Petra Esquivel Gandara.  Beloved sister of the late Alfredo Boyar Sr.  Devoted wife of 48years to the late Juan P. Heredia and loving companion to the late Rudolph S. Rodriguez Sr.  Loving mother to Estella Bednarczyk, Yolanda (Ruben J. Garcia) Sandoval, John (Maria Nelva) Heredia, Graciella (late Peter) Gaona, Sylvia Heredia Lindsey and Patricia (Mariano) Galvez.  Stepmother to Juan Heredia of Bakersfield, CA, Rudolph S. (late Patricia) Rodriguez Jr., Roseann (Oscar) Chico and Susan (Jose) Rodriguez.  Cherished grandmother to Anita (Martin Jr.) Lally, Lawrence (Laura) Sandoval, John E. (Susie) Samora III, Michael A. Samora, Raphael "Ray" Sandoval Jr., Kimberly (Tom) Castellanos, Debbie Diane (Ray) Cortez, Gina (Ramon) Rosas, Jennifer (Vincent) Gomez, Christina (Alex) Diaz, Lynn Gaona, Melissa Gaona, Tony (Diana) Paz, Richard (Maricela) Paz, Sally A. (Manuel) Villarreal, Phillip (Becky) Godinez, Robert Galvez and Adriana (Michael) Rojas.  Loving great grandma to 38 and great great grandmother to 8.  Celia was a retired employee of South Chicago Hospital after 37 years dedicated years of service and a former active member of the South Chicago YMCA Seniors.  She enjoyed a good laugh, singing, dancing and traveling.  Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, state and local official guidelines will be in effect.  Masks and social distancing are required.  Visitation Thursday 2-9pm.  Funeral services Friday, January 29, 2021  9:15am prayers from Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.  Mass 10am.  Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.  773-731-2749 www.elmwoodchapel.com

Funeral

Prayers at Elmwood Chapel
Friday, January 29, 2021 - 9:15 am

Funeral Mass:
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
3200 E. 91st Street
Chicago, Illinois 60617
Friday, January 29, 2021 - 10:00 am

Interment:
Holy Cross Cemetery
801 Michigan City Rd.
Calumet City, Illinois 60409

Visitation Location

East Side
11200 S. Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-2749

Map

Visitation Information

Thursday, January 28, 2021 - 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm

Condolences
"Our prayers for comfort,strength and peace. "
- Rosie McDonald, Kellee McDonald, Brandon & Jumoke McDona
January 22, 2021 2:40 pm
"I hear your laughter and I know you are with us. You will be missed by many."
- Diana Rodriguez
January 22, 2021 9:22 pm
"We will always treasure the beautiful times we had in all our travels. Especially our trips to Hawaii. She looked so beautiful with her hibiscus in her hair every morning. Not to mention all the cruises we did. Always ready for a great and enjoyable time. Rest in peace comadrita chula❤️🙏"
- Minnie & Joshua Fonseca
January 23, 2021 9:21 pm
"Our deepest sympathy to the entire Heredia family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in eternal peace!"
- Frank & Mary Esquivel
January 24, 2021 10:56 am
"Praying strength for the family during this difficult time. Advocate Trinity Hospital Pharmacy Department."
- Donna Hales
January 29, 2021 6:33 am
"Ms. Celia, Rest in Peace. I know you are in Heaven. You were such a beautiful person. Me and my Mom, Angela Raya, went on a trip to Alaska with yourvtraveling group. It was a great trip. We are sooo glad we were privileged to know you. Our deepest condolences.💕"
- Yvonne Raya Oehman
February 11, 2021 9:52 pm
Candles Lit
"Grandma, I will always cherish the memories of you being a gin rummy card shark, your love of dancing, singing, and of course, your infectious laugh! Your zest for life was immeasurable. You had a blessed 95 years on this earth. And we were blessed to have you as the matriarch of our family. I am so sad that you left us but I know you are in a much better place and at peace. I love you and will miss you so much! "
- Nita
January 22, 2021 2:37 pm
"Rest in eternal peace Celia. You are with the angels now. My condolences Stella, Yolie, Johnny, Gracie, Patty and Sylvia"
- Toni Rojas
January 22, 2021 3:10 pm
"Grandma your spirit is unforgettable 💕 I'll always hold the memories of milk and cookies close. I love you grandma. Rest easy now, I'm sitting down ❤"
- Senia
January 22, 2021 8:13 pm
"We love & miss you God bless you & ur Family "
- Gloria Lozano
January 26, 2021 6:51 pm
"Celia, Thank You for bringing Love & Happiness into our Father Rudy’s Life. Our familia will always remember your love and “laughter” you brought into Ours! We had great times and great vacations that I will cherish. You and Dad had so many friends to travel with and go to dances where You would sing wit the Marichis. Well the Mariachis are here to sing for You for your journey to Heavenly Paradise to forever sing and dance!💃🏽 Til we meet again! Love Roseann & Familia ❤️💔 "
- Roseann R. Chico
January 27, 2021 10:07 am