OBITUARIES

Elvira Maria Murguia Olivares Gutierrez was born September 5, 1927 in Dewey, Oklahoma to Ramon Murguia and Caritina Olivares.  Elvira is one of 10 children and survived by her sister Alicia.  She lived in Tangancicuaro, Mexico and came to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to live with her brother, Filiberto and Carmen Murguia.  She helped raise their 5 children, Christina, Catherine, David, Carmen...

John Michael Santiago, age 64 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away on October 6, 2023.Beloved son of Efrain Vargas Santiago and Betty Honl Santiago.  Loving brother of Robert Honl, Frank Santiago Jr., David James Santiago, Anna Maria Santiago, Nick Santana, Frank Schmidt and sister in law Karen Lenski.  Further survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins.A...

Justin R. Gonzales age 36 of West Allis passed away on September 28, 2023.  Beloved husband of Cristina.  Loving father of Isaiah, Monica, Chloe, Isaac and Josiah.  Son of Robert Higgins and Christina Gonzales.  Brother of Jeremy, Josh and Cheyenne Higgins.  Also survived by other relatives and friends.Visitation will take place at WITKOWIAK FUNERAL HOME, 529 W. Historic Mitchell St.,...

Frank Robert Louis, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25th, 2023 at Cedar Bay East Assisted Living in West Bend, Wisconsin.Frank was born May 17th, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, to Franciscus and Anna (Simonaurcia) Louis.  Frank graduated from the University of Illinois – Urbana / Champaign with a degree in Art in Advertising in May, 1958.  On June 8th...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the unexpected death of our beloved Christine Villegas, who passed away due to cancer on September 24, 2023.She was loved and cherished by many due to her fun-loving and happy personality. She leaves us with great sorrow and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.Christine is the proud and loving mother...

Esperanza “Espy” Mendez, 86, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023 at Comforts Of Home in Hudson Wiscsonsin. Espy was born in Mexico to Natalia and Alberto Berrones on May 4, 1937. She met Jose Mendez while visiting her sister in Wisconsin and fell in love. They moved to Milwaukee where they raised four children. Espy loved to cook for...

Cecilia Hernandez passed away on September 24, 2023 at the age of 75.  She is the beloved wife of Andrew for 63 years.  Dear mother of Aurora (Valentin), Andrew Jr. (the late Lisa), Mary and Luis (Angela).  Loving grandmother of Valentine Jr., Jade, Jasmine, Herman III, Andre, Escevio, Gabriela, Ricky, Andrew III, Armando, Justina and Amanda.  Also survived by several...

Diana Garcia,  age 72 passed away on August 30, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Diana is the  loving wife of the late Armando Garcia Sr.  Together they had five children; Rene, Sandra and the late Armando, Eusevio and Ernesto Garcia.  She is the dear sister of Henrietta Fuentez, Anabelia Cook and the late Doraelia Gomez and Ernesto Gomez.  She is the...

Sergio Valenzuela Rodriguez was born May 5th, 1970 and has transitioned on. He was the son of Olegario and Alejandra Valenzuela brother to MariCruz, Evelyn and Jose. Sergio was born in Mexico and grew up on the south side of Milwaukee along with his siblings he grew up around his cousins. Sergio (Keko) liked sports and movies, like Godzilla,  Kungfu, ...

Passed away on August 28, 2023 at the age of 37. Services will be held on Friday September 8, 2023 at Our Lady Of Peace Church, 2733 W Euclid Avenue, Milwaukee Wisconsin. Visitation will be held from 10am to Noon with Mass at Noon.

It is with a heavy heart that we share the loss of our beloved Carlos Cruz, whom we lost August 20, 2023. If you knew Carlos, he had on a new wig or costume with the intention of making everyone smile. He did it because he wanted to and loved making others happy. He really cared for others, and was...

Jose “Pasote” Gonzalez passed away from kidney disease on August 22, 2023 with his loving wife Maria Rodriguez by his side. He was born September 6, 1954 to father Gabriel Gonzalez and Mother Angela Zayas both predeceased. Jose “Pasote” leaves behind his wife Maria Rodriguez, four sisters Diana Quinones, Rosin Torres, Luz Hernandez and Evelyn Alicea, three living brothers David...

Falleció el día 20 de agosto del 2023.Nuestra amada Celia partió hacia la vida eterna debido a causas naturales.Ella, quien amó la vida, ahora morará en nuestros corazones.En su inicio por la vida eterna, se reunirá con su amado esposo Jose Luis Esqueda Hernandez.Siempre la recordaremos por su sencillez, su amor para todo mundo y su alegría sin igual.Le sobreviven...

Ricardo Rosales Fuentez was born September 23, 1982 and has transitioned on. He was the son of Raquel Fuentez, and brother to Ronnie, Raquel, Lauren and Lorena. He was the father of Yvette and Julica "Juju" Fuentez. Ricardo was born and grew up on the south side of Milwaukee. Along with his brother Ronnie he was raised by Castulo and...

Allan Kruszka passed away on Friday August 11, 2023 after losing his battle with Heart Failure. He has been reunited in heaven with his son Joseph Kruszka, brother Arthur Kruszka and his parents August and Alice Kruszka. He is survived by his wife Louise Kruszka and his children Jennifer ( Juan Moralez), Jessica Kruszka,  Donald Kruszka, Christopher Kruszka, and Maria...

Felicita Matos Ignatowski was born to the late Eustocia and Felix Rodriguez on September 13, 1934 in Rio Grande Puerto Rico.Felicita was united in Holy Matrimony to Fermin Matos and after many years of being a widow, Felicita was married to Raymond Ignatowski.Felicita knew Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August...

November 18, 1953 - August 6, 2023At the age of 69, Mark happily went into the loving and welcoming arms of our Dear Lord on August 6, 2023. Mark was the oldest of ten children – Karen Schuh (Wayne), Kurt, Lance (Lynn), David (Colleen), Gary, Kent, Glenn (Tina), Kim Shervey (Jeff) and Don (Stacey). Mark has many nephews, nieces, and...

Rick was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on April 17, 1966. He attended Juneau High School and received his certification from Midwest Truck Driving School.He was a son, brother, father and grandfather.He is survived by his mother Charlotte, brothers and sisters, Frank, Bobby, Michelle, Andy, Albert and Cyndie, his daughters and step daughters, Anna, Brittany, Samantha, Brittany, Lisa, Amber, Anna and...

Passed away July 30, 2023 at the age of 71.Beloved husband of Janie.Dear father of Armando and Ricardo Rosales.Loving grandfather of Ricardo J Rosales, Ramon C Rosales and Rafael Fortunato Rosales.Brother of Raul, Cuca, Guille and Emma.Special friend of Ruth Rosales.Preceded in death by his parents Jesus and Otilia Rosales and sister Martha.Services for Hector will be held on Friday...

Jeffrey George Cole passed away on Thursday July 20, 2023 of natural causes. He has been reunited in heaven with his wife Jean and his parents Richard and Geraldine Cichanowski. He is survived by his daughters Maryann (Jose Luis) and Joy Cole. Jeff was the beloved grandfather of Maria, Raquel, Angel, Aracely, Isaiah, Brissia and Luis and great grandson Isaias....