Mary Lou Aguilar

Mary Lou Aguilar, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in her home on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in Pilsen, Chicago, Illinois.

Mary Lou is survived by her two daughters, Sylvia (Jorge) Luque, Esther Aguilar; two sons, Anthony Aguilar and Robert Aguilar; daughter-in-law Elizabeth Aguilar; Mary Lou’s cherished ten grandchildren, and over eleven great grandchildren.

Mary Lou was proceeded in death by her loving husband †Adolph (Rudy) Aguilar, her parents †Marcelino & †Mary Vazquez and her great grandson Baby †Noah Aguilar.

As one of Pilsen’s original business owners, Mary Lou has been a fixture in the community for decades. Her home was frequently the site of birthday parties, graduations, holidays, and get-togethers. Mary Lou will be remembered for the many talks around her kitchen table, her sharp wit, and the care she showed to her loved ones.

Mary Lou was a devout Catholic she worked as a Secretary at St Francis of Assisi Church and the Shrine of St. Jude in Chicago. Mary Lou was a Guadalupana at St. Procopius Church and for many years contributed for the Mariachis serenating Our Blessed Virgen de Guadalupe and helped with donations for the morning breakfast/Menudo on the 12^th of December. Mary Lou graduated from St. Procopius High School in 1950 and continued to be a parishioner of St. Procopius Parish for over seven decades (70 years).

Not only has a family lost its matriarch, but a neighborhood has lost one of its pillars. 18^th Street and Racine will never be the same again Mary Lou will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Visitation: Monday, January, 23, 2023 at St. Procopius Church, 1202 West 18^th Street (Corner of 18^th Street and Allport Street), Chicago, Illinois 60608 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Service: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at St. Procopius Church,1202 West 18^th Street (Corner of 18^th Street and Allport Street) Chicago, Illinois 60608, Celebration of Life Service – Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial at St. Mary Cemetery 87^thand Hamlin (Pulaski) Evergreen Park, Illinois.

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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING TO ST. JUDE

I receive the gifts of God with a grateful spirit. St. Jude, help me to see the blessings that surround me and give me life. I offer you my prayer of thanksgiving. Give me the grace to be ever thankful for the love and mercy of God and the gift of life each day. May this gratitude inspire me to give generously without heeding the cost. Be with me now, St. Jude. Linger with me in gratitude, and let thanks fill my heart, washing away all pain and trouble. May I desire nothing except to be in your presence, walking with you in the world to spread hope, love and thanksgiving among all of God’s children. Amen.

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Oración a la Virgen de Guadalupe

Oh amada Virgen de Guadalupe, rosa mística, intercede por nosotros ante tu Hijo y obtén por nosotros las gracias que te pedimos. En los momentos de angustia defiéndenos de las fuerzas de nuestros enemigos, y a la hora de nuestra muerte recibe nuestra alma en el Cielo. Amén.

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