Lolita P. Gonzales Obituary (2024)

Lolita Pangilinan Gonzales, “Loling” 81; of Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, formerly of Orland Park; passed away February 7, 2024. She was born in Pampanga, Philippines to Serafin and Luisa Pangilinan. After graduating from Manila Central University, Lolita moved to the U.S., initially in Philadelphia, PA and then settling and raising a family in Orland Park, Illinois. She worked for decades at Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County caring and treating patients. After retiring at age 55, Lolita enjoyed spending time and taking care of her grandchildren, playing Mahjong with her friends, and going to the casino. Beloved wife of 55 years to Ricardo Centeno Gonzales, MD. Devoted mother of Sheila (Jonathan) Gonzales-Jonasz of Miami and Rosalie (Noel Battung) Gonzales and Richard “John” Gonzales of Chicago. Adoring grandmother (“Lola”) of Noah Ethan Jonasz, Ryan Austin Jonasz and Zoe Erin Jonasz. Dear sister of Pasqual Pangilinan and Bert Pangilinan from Guam. Preceded in death by parents and also by her seven siblings: Modesto Pangilinan, Demetrio Pangilinan, Santos Pangilinan, Adelaida Dela Cruz, Narcisa Zulueta, Marciana Sunga and Visitacion Galang. Visitation Monday, February 12, 11am (mass begins 12 noon) at St. Ita Catholic Church, 5500 N. Broadway, Chicago, 60640. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Dementia Society of America. https://www.dementiasociety.org/ or Lupus Foundation of America https://www.lupus.org/. Arrangements by Inclusive Funeral Care 773-370-2959 or www.InclusiveFuneralCare.com.