Obituaries
Obituary: Guadalupe O. Esquivel
His adventurous side spurred countless memorable moments and inspired those near him to embrace life with open arms and open hearts.
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Guadalupe O. Esquivel
Guadalupe O. Esquivel, age 65, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Guadalupe was born on March 23, 1960 in San Benito, Texas the son of the late Rogelio Esquivel and Anastacia Ortega Esquivel.
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He was a member of Local 150 International Union of Operating Engineers.
Guadalupe is survived by his loving wife Juana; children, Louie, Guadalupe Jr., and Catalina; grandchildren, Anthony, Angel, and Kyla; brothers, Armando, Rudy, Romeo, and Domingo; and several nieces and nephews.
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He was preceded in death by his son Martin; and sisters, Elizabeth, and Frances.
Visitation for Guadalupe O. Esquivel will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet, IL. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at Crossroads Christian Church, 2312 Essington Rd., Joliet and then will process to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Minooka, 303 W. St. Mary’s St., Minooka for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
For more information, please call 815-741-5500, or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com, where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.
