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 18 th Street (Corner of 18 th 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.
