Maria J. Esquivel

Maria J. Esquivel, age 73,  Devoted wife of Arnulfo Esquivel.  Loving mother of Susan (Thomas) O'Hagan, Elizabeth (Alfred) Pedroza, Arnulfo Jr (Ursula), Mario Esquivel, Angelica (Frank) Susi and Albert (Juanita).  Beloved Grandmother of Charles (Tiffany) O'Hagan, Josephine (Philip) Hamel, Allison, Daniel, Mark, Anthony, Rosalie, Michael, Nicholas and Joseph.  Proud great-Grandmother to Brynlee and Philip.  Also survived by many loving brothers, sisters, relatives and friends.    An employee at Holy Cross Hospital for over 30 years and an Oak Lawn Neighbor, Maria was loved by many who knew her.  Maria was a fiercely loyal friend, a beautiful singer, a talented dancer and an overall generous, fun-loving soul. She gave of herself fully to everyone she met. She will be forever missed and always in our heart.    Visitation: Wednesday, May 9th, from 3 to 9 PM at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills.  Funeral: Thursday, May 10th, at 8:15 AM from the funeral home to St Gerald Church, 9310 S. 55th Ct, Oak Lawn, IL for a 9:30 AM Mass.  Interment: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 6001 W 111th St, Alsip, IL.     Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410