Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Santos Huerta

Passed away on June 23, 2025


Santos Huerta, age 105. Late of East Side. Passed away on June 23, 2025. Beloved husband of Soledad Huerta for 72 years. Loving father of Jaime (late Juana) Huerta, Francisco J. Huerta, Maria (Francisco) Rivera, Susana (Carlos) Carrillo, and Hilda (Pino) Santilli. Cherished grandfather of Angelica (Hector) Castaneda, Noel (Susy) Huerta, Joel (Angelica) Huerta, Enrique (Katherine) Rivera, Isamar Rivera, Selena Rivera, Cristhian (Angela) Carrillo, Lisandro Santilli, and Roselyn Santilli. Adored great-grandfather of Nayeli, Naomi, Olivia, Ivan, and Ezekiel. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents: Martin and Rufina Huerta, and brothers: Jose Huerta, Gregorio Huerta, Jesus Huerta, and Cruzita Huerta. Visitation and Funeral Services will take place Saturday, June 28th 2025 from 8:30 a.m. until the time of closing prayers at 10:00 a.m. at Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago, IL. to Jesus Shepard of Souls Church (formerly St. Andrew Church) for Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum.

Funeral

Prayers at Elmwood Chapel
Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 10:00 am

Funeral Mass:
Jesus, Shepherd of Souls - St. Andrew Worship Site
768 Lincoln Ave.
Calumet City, Illinois 60409
Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 11:00 am

Interment:
Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum
801 Michigan City Road
Calumet City, Illinois 60409

Visitation Location

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

Map


Visitation Information

Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 8:30 am until 10:00 am

Condolences
"Our deepest condolences to the Huerta family on the loss of their father may he rest in peace in the hands of the Lord from the Santilli family!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️"
- Sandra Santilli
June 24, 2025 5:35 pm

"My deepest condolences to all the family He will always have a place in our hearts and thoughts We will for ever be greatly appreciated (grateful) to him for loving my mom) his sister above and beyond"
- Leticia Mejia Rosales
June 25, 2025 11:43 pm

Candles Lit
"We will miss you Papa Santos! "
- Noel Huerta
June 24, 2025 4:13 pm

"To the nicest man I know."
- Pino Santilli
June 28, 2025 7:40 am