Nazaria Santillanes age 49 passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Mount Sinai Hospital Chicago. Nazaria is survived by her loving son Dylan C. Bucz-Santillanes. Devoted boyfriend Christopher M. Bucz. Cherished sisters Linda Colon, Anita Lozano, Juanita Garza, Mary Grace Rodriguez, Rosario Losoya and Pilar A. Santillanes.  Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews and a great friend to all. Nazaria will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her dear parents: †Manuel Santillanes and Mary Grace Santillanes.

Visitation: Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Christian Fellowship Church, 4220 W. 59th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60629 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service: Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Christian Fellowship Church, 4220 W. 59th Street, Chicago. Celebration of Life Service/Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial, Mount Carmel Cemetery, Harrison and Wolf Road, Hillside.

Remember Me

Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow but remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I’ve only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, my going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So, dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am now, but as I used to be. Because I will remember you all and look on with a smile. Understand, in your hearts, I’ve only gone to rest a little while. As long as I have the love of each of you, I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.