Francisco Rivas Cervantes

Francisco Rivas Cervantes, 84 años de edad, entró a la vida eterna el 7 de febrero de 2026. Francisco nació el 4 de octubre de 1941 en Teloloapan, Guerrero, Mexico. Francisco “Chico” tenía un don especial para hacer que la gente se sintiera bienvenida. Ya fuera a través de su sonrisa o en su sentido del humor. Encuentro alegría en las cosas simples; como bailar con su familia, ver su programa favorito “El chavo del 8” sembrar sus verduras, contar historias etc. Estos momentos, aunque ordinarios, se volvieron extraordinarios porque él estaba allí.

Su mayor orgullo era su familia, aunque nuestros corazones duelen en su ausencia, estamos eternamente agradecidas por las lecciones que nos enseñó.

Le sobreviven su esposa, Eufrocina Ciriaco; hijos Emilia Rivas, Ines Ronces-Rivas, Francisco Rivas, Carlos Rivas, Ramon Rivas, Angela Rivas; Nietos Vanesa, Charlie, Carlos E., Elizabeth, Kimet, Carlos S., Katie, Jordy, Rosemari, Brenda, Sherlin, Christopher, Juan, Jason, Jiovany, Jesse Jay, Reymundo, Norma, Jose Juan, Maricarmen, Gabriela, Jesus; familia Valentina, Miriam, y Elidia; bisnietos Annabelle, Hector, Violet, Khloe, Peyton, Kimberly, Gabriella, Carlos, Emilio, Acelin, Cynthia, Iker, Aiden, Liani, Kassandra, y Xareni.

Su velorio será el viernes, 20 de febrero 2026 de 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm en la funeraria The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. Su santa misa será el sábado, 21 de febrero 2026 a las 10:00 am, en la Iglesia Sagrada Familia, 450 Keller Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085. Su sepelio sera en el Panteón Ascension, Catholic Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048. Para más información, favor de llamar al, 847-623-3730.

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Francisco Rivas Cervantes, 84 years old, passed away on February 7, 2026. Francisco was born October 4, 1941 in Teloloapan, Guerrero, Mexico. Francisco “Chico” had a welcoming spirit. He had a great sense of humor and an affectionate smile. He found happiness in the simple things in life; dancing, watching his favorite show “El Chavo del 8” , planting vegetables, sharing his stories etc. Though these moments seem ordinary to him, they were extraordinary.

He was very proud of his family, though our hearts are sore without him; we are grateful for the life lessons he taught us.

He is survived by his Wife, Eufrocina Ciriaco; Children Emilia Rivas, Ines Ronces-Rivas, Francisco Rivas, Carlos Rivas, Ramon Rivas, Angela Rivas; Grandchildren, Vanesa, Charlie, Carlos E., Elizabeth, Kimet, Carlos S., Katie, Jordy, Rosemari, Brenda, Sherlin, Christopher, Juan, Jason, Jiovany, Jesse Jay, Reymundo, Norma, Jose Juan, Maricarmen, Gabriela, Jesus; familia Valentina, Miriam, y Elidia; Great-grandchildren Annabelle, Hector, Violet, Khloe, Peyton, Kimberly, Gabriella, Carlos, Emilio, Acelin, Cynthia, Iker, Aiden, Liani, Kassandra, and Xareni.

His visitation will be February 20th, 2026, from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. The funeral mass will be held on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, at 10:00 am, at Holy Family Church, 450 Keller Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085. The burial will be at Ascension, Catholic Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048. For more information, please call 847-623-3730.