Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Luis R. Caceres, "Rey"

Passed away on August 7, 2026

Luis R. Caceres, “Rey”, age 81. Late of South Chicago, “The Bush”, passed away on August 7, 2026. Beloved husband of Nadia for 56 years. Loving father of Reynaldo Caceres, Isabel O. (Edgar) Alvarado, and Santino Caceres. Devoted grandfather of Aaron (Brianna) Caceres, and Noah Alvarado. Cherished great-grandfather of Penny and August. Dear son of the late Luis and late Cecelia Caceres. Dearest brother of Gladys (late William), late Ana (Ruben), late Doris (late Miguel), late Virginia (Jose), late Ramon, and late Luis Angel (Milagro). Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. 
Luis was a retired employee of U.S. Steel Southworks. Former employee of Chicago Metal. He loved to garden in the “Community Garden” in South Chicago.
Memorial visitation and funeral mass DIRECTLY at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 3200 East 91st Street Chicago, IL 60617 on Friday, August 21, 2026. Friends and family are invited to gather from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Elmwood Chapel Chicago, IL 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.

 

Funeral Mass:
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
3200 East 91st Street
Chicago, Illinois 60617
Friday, August 21, 2026 - 10:00 am

Interment:
Holy Cross Cemetery
801 Michigan City Road
Calumet City, Illinois 60617

Visitation Location

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
3200 East 91st Street
Chicago, Illinois 60617

Visitation Information

Friday, August 21, 2026 - 9:30 am until 10:00

Condolences
"I'm so sorry for your loss. I was Luis' Forman at US STEEL 52" STRL FINISHING END. He was a good guy and a valuable worker. He was a burner and I can always count on him. My Condolences! God Bles his family. Joe Pavich "
- Joe Pavich
August 11, 2026 9:07 pm
"My condolences to you and your family during this time friend. I would like to offer this to you and your family during this time: Revelation 21:4: God wipes away all tears. There is no more death, sadness, crying, or pain. The old and hard life is gone. Isaiah 40:8: The grass withereth, and the flower fadeth, but the word of our God shall stand forever. Try to be strong, and please take care. 🙏 "
- Lenzy
August 20, 2026 9:30 pm
Candles Lit
"Go with the entire family and life them up during this time. Surround them in comfort & love, provide them with strength & serenity, offer them support from whatever source they may require it from, as only you can God. Praying peace and comfort for your family Rey. 🙏 "
- Lenzy
August 20, 2026 9:34 pm