Guadalupe Paz, 68, of Chicago, Illinois, went to heaven on Monday, April 10, 2023.
She now rests in eternity with her parents Leon Paz, Sr. and Aurora Solano de Paz; her siblings Cecilia, Juan, Leon, Jr., and Daniel; and extended family Tía Maria Elena and Tío Abel Chavez, Tío Jaime Solano, and primos Abel Chavez, Jr. and son.
She graduated from St. Procopius High School. She spent much of her early career working in the family business—Tortillería Durango. From there, she enjoyed a career in operations at Chicago Metal Works and ComEd. She ended her career at St. Procopius working in the parish office serving the community. When not working, Lupe volunteered her time to the St. Procopius: Guadalupanas Society, Ladies Social Club, and Kermes Planning Committee.
Guadalupe is survived by son Luis Antonio and his children Antonio, Ashleigh and partner Ryan, and Alexandria; and by her son Julio Leon and his wife Veronica and their daughter Andrea Cecilia; Sisters-in-Law Marilou, Sally, and Susan; and many Paz nieces and nephews. Most recently Guadalupe welcomed great grandchildren Maria and Dallas into life. Guadalupe is also survived by the cousins in the Chavez, Solano, Herrera, and Soto families.
Visitation will be held at St. Procopius Church 1300 West 18th Street (Corner of 18th Street and Allport), Chicago, IL 60608 on Friday, April 14, 2023, from 2 pm to 9 pm. A prayer service will take place at 6 pm.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Procopius Church on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. Burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery located at 87th and Pulaski Road, Evergreen Park, Illinois.
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Saying goodbye to someone we love is heartbreaking. May you find comfort in all the special memories beautiful Lupita left us.
My Deepest Condolences to Tony and Julio and the entire Paz Familia… May God wrap his healing hands around your broken hearts and give you all strength during this time. Heaven gained another Angel.. Sending you all big hugs.
With love
Lupe Chavez Sedlacek and Familia
My deepest most heartfelt condolences to my extended family. My earliest childhood memories are with Lupe, Luis and Julio. Prima Lupe was always a ray of sunshine. I will always remember her for being one of the only funny adults that I knew as a child. The last couple times I saw her, we spent most of the time talking and giggling. Her smile and positive energy will be missed. Big hugs to my cousins. You’re in my thoughts.
Lupe Paz was a beautiful soul. She knew you by name and would assist you with whatever you needed. She will be missed. May the Lord our God place her in heaven to assist our people and rest well in the heavens above.
Tony and Julio…may God give you and your families peace, comfort, and strength. May our Blessed Mother Mary and all the Saints assist her soul in attaining eternal happiness. Rest in peace Lupe.
Isaac Barrera and family.
Tony and Julio…may God give you and your families peace, comfort, and strength. May our Blessed Mother Mary and all the Saints assist her soul in attaining eternal happiness. Rest in peace Lupe.
Isaac Barrera and family.
My sincere condolences to Lupe’s children Tony and Julio and to the rest of her family. We will miss her dearly. She was such a beautiful, hard working lady. Always so sweet and always willing to help where she could. May she rest in peace.
My condolences to the family.
Lupe will be rembered in my prayers.
Sending you love and prayers. My dad passed in early November and I now know the ache that losing a parent creates in the heart. 68 is way too young. I hope good memories of her life with you all help you heal from the loss
Abrazos 💜
Nuestro más sentido pésame para la familia de Lupita Paz.
Pedimos a Dios y La Virgen de Guadalupe que les bendiga con fortaleza y paz. Con cariño y respeto les acompañamos durante este tiempo.
Tuvimos el honor de conocer a Lupita en el barrio de Pilsen e Iglesia San Procopio. Tenemos gratos recuerdos de bondad a la comunidad y familias de la iglesia.
Ella fue siempre modelo ejemplar como madre y feligresa. Dios bendiga a sus hijos y familia.
En paz descanse Lupita Paz.
Con gran cariño,
Familia Macias
May God bless you always Lupe Paz, and all your family in heaven and on earth. I pray for your eternal rest in heaven, and for your family and friends that mourn you, I pray for all the love, prayers ,faith, strength and blessings need to endure the pain of their loss. May God bless you all. May the perpetual light of peace shine upon her soul and May she rest in peace, in Jesus precious name. Amen 🙏
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Tony, Julio and the entire Paz family and extended family; there are so, so many people that she touched with her unending volunteer work and contagious laugh and smile; I have great memories of Lou growing up on the same block and my friendship with the Paz family, in general. Thank you! I’m so sad, yet happy knowing that Lou has rejoined her family in heaven. May our Lord comfort you during this challenging season. Sending hugs & prayers
Wow hard to believe ….many blessings and comfort to each for you in the family ..she made many part of her family …that was her gift and strength ….indeed in a special way much healing and love to the families of St Procopius…her home, community and family….may we celebrate all that she has been for us.!!! She indeed will be greatly missed!
Tony & Julio and family, you ment the world to her. Your success was her success. I am truly saddened by the passing of my friend and partner in crime Lupe. My Husband and I are thankful that we could call her a true friend for many years. She was a light to whoever knew her; at home or work, we were privileged to have known Lupe in many capacities. Most recently when our patriarch passed and Lupe helped facilitate the services. We’re forever grateful, and heartbroken at this loss. Our prayers go out to you her children and grandchildren and family and friends. We will greatly missed her.
Our deepest condolences to the Paz family. Lupe was a such a beautiful person. We will miss her dearly.