Rosa Menendez from Chicago, IL went to be with the Lord August 2, 2015. She was born to Cipriano and Margarita Menendez August 2, 1951 In Guatemala City, Guatemala.
She completed 36 years of work at Flexan Corp in Chicago, IL and retired a few years ago. She will be remembered by family and friends for her generosity and loving spirit. Rosa was an amazing cook, she loved dancing, and spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Carlos Menendez and Julio Menendez, and sister Miriam Granados.
She is survived by her three children Ingrid , Edwin (Ingrid), and Nancy Saquimux. 13 Grandchildren Alyssa (Eduardo), Annette, Megan, Damian, Ixmucane, Edwin Jr. , Ethan, Gustavo, Ixchel, Samantha, Marcos, Angel, Cebrian; 3 great granddaughters Leila, Maia, and Edalyn. Brothers Ruben (Sonia) Menendez , Cipriano (Tina) Menendez , Victor (Judy) Menedez, Nino (Tim) Menendez , Sisters Marina Villamar and Martha (Mario) Caal, as well as many, many beloved nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 6 2015 from 4 to 8:00 p.m. at O’Connor – Leetz Funeral Home, 364 Division Street, Elgin. Funeral Service will be held Friday, August 7, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 272 Division St., Elgin at 10:00 a.m. with Father Manuel Ferero, officiating. Burial will follow at Dundee
Township Cemetery, East Dundee, IL. For more information please call (847) 741-1400.