Maria (Rodriguez) Talavera passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 1, 2022 at the age of 91. Maria was born in Eden, Texas to Juan and Catalina Rodriguez on October 8, 1930. Maria is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Victor Talavera and her children Alicia (Marshall) Pufundt, Ricardo (Maria) Talavera and Fidel Talavera. She had 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren
She attended business school in San Angelo, Texas and was a skilled typist and excellent in shorthand. Maria worked for the family business, S & M Carpets as the office manager until her retirement. She enjoyed preparing food for family get togethers, especially during the holidays, sewing and gardening. She was also adventurous and loved to travel. Maria was an active member of Providence of God Church for over 50 years and served as a catechist, Eucharistic minister, lecturer and a member of the Sociedad Guadalupana.
Visitation for Maria will be on Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 4:00 pm. to 8:00 pm. at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, (Edward A. Tylka, Manager), 6000 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646. Funeral will be on Friday, July 8, 2022 from 9:00 am to 9:30 am, at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at St. Viator Catholic Church, 4170 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60641. Internment will be at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 8600 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714. For Info. call 773-774-4100 or visit www.MalecandSonsFH.com.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MalecandSonsFH.com for the Talavera Family.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.9.6