Amelia Estrada-Reyes, 95 of Streamwood, died Friday, May 1, 2015 at St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates. The daughter of Pioquinto Estrada and Tomasa Reyes she was born February 10, 1920 in Otaez, Durango, Mexico.
She was a teacher in neighboring towns of her home in Mexico. She loved flowers and gardening, and watching her TV novelas. She also loved reading.
Amelia is preceded in death by her parents; three sons, Nemesio, Alberto, and Enrique; one daughter, Maria (Chuy) De Jesus.
She is survived by two sons, Martin and Abel and one daughter, Luisa.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 5th from 4 – 8 p.m. at the O’Connor – Leetz Funeral Home, Elgin, with funeral mass celebrated Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Holy Spirit in Schaumburg, with Fr. John Dearhammer , officiating. Interment immediately following mass at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Cemetery in Palatine.
Gloria Deloera (Gurrola):
we will miss you grandma. you always told us how it was….never minced words. you had your special way of loving us and we will forever hold you in our hearts. nico, gabi (la prieta linda), isabel (machete pando), anabel, mario and i will never forget you. may you rest in god´s glory.