Ricardo E. Forero

1936 - 2017

Ricardo E. Forero obituary, 1936-2017

BORN

1936

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Drake & Son Funeral Home

5303 North Western Ave

Chicago, Illinois

Ricardo Forero Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 17, 2017.

Forero, Ricardo E., 80, Army Veteran of Chicago, passed away Tuesday. He was a loving husband to Rebecca; Beloved son of Ana Forero-Gomez and Eugenio Forero; Beloved brother of Teresa Bustamante-Forero and Eugenio Forero-Gómez; Beloved father of Monica, Diana and Suad Forero; Beloved grandfather of Toni, Gia, Dylan, Lorenzo & Nikki. Visitation is Monday at Drake & Son Funeral Home 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60625 on Monday from 9 am to 12 pm. Mass Monday 1 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 4640 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago. Services concluding at church.

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May 29, 2017

Diana Bustamante

Tio,a pesar de la distancia, siempre te recordaremos con mucho cariño. Tu espiritu aventurero y amor por nuestro pais, lo llevaremos en nuestros corazones, nunca dejaste de ser colombiano. Ahora tu eres el angel guardian de tu familia para ayudarlos y guiarlos por el mejor camino.

A toda la familia la tendremos siempre en nuestros corazón, un abrazo fuerte para todos.

Juli, Chiki, Diana y Alejandro

May 29, 2017

Diana Bustamante

Tio,a pesar de la distancia, siempre te recordaremos con mucho cariño. Tu espiritu aventurero y amor por nuestro pais, lo llevaremos en nuestros corazones, nunca dejaste de ser colombiano. Ahora tu eres el angel guardian de tu familia para ayudarlos y guiarlos por el mejor camino.

May 22, 2017

Manuel Bustamante

Que la vida nos permita agradecerle los momentos que esta nos permitió estar juntos.

Tío Ricardo, por tu carisma, felicidad y amabilidad te recordaremos, gracias por mostrarnos y permitirnos sonreír pese a las circunstancias; muriendo es como se resista a la vida eterna, buen viaje.
Las acompañamos de corazón y esperamos que se llenen de fortaleza. La vida está llena de altos y bajos puestos para ser superados, Rebecca, Monica, Diana y Suad, un abrazo muy grande y mucha fuerza.

Manuel Bustamante Forero, Sonia Gutierrez, Manuela Y Valentina.

May 22, 2017

Lavita Collins

Ricardo always had a smile on his face and brought positive energy when we saw him. He was very kind and had an enthusiasm for life. His smile we will never forget and he will always have a place in our hearts. We miss you already Ricardo, travel well my friend.
Yolanda & Charles Jackson, Lavita Collins

May 22, 2017

Ana maria Bustamante

Un abrazo para Mónica diana saudita y rebecca de nuestra parte desafortunadamente con mi estado de salud
Y tengo una entrevista de trabajo el miércoles no podemos acompañarlas físicamente pero de corazón estamos allá


Mami Ramiro y Lucia le envían mensaje de condolencia. Y lamentan mucho la muerte de mi tío y la piensan mucho en estos momentos
Y que por favor se lo haga extensivo a mi tío

May 22, 2017

Ana María Bustamante

Querido Tío
La distancia y el destino nos separo de lugar de vida más siempre mantendremos en la memoria las visitas a Bogota, las vacaciones siendo estudiante y nuestro último encuentro en Chicago camino a Nueva York.
La familia a pesar de la distancia es una sola y creo mis abuelos hicieron un gran trabajo con los tres la sonrisa que los identifica será inolvidable, además de la calidez, humildad y buenos sentimientos.
Un abrazo para Rebeca, Monica, Diana e hijos, Suad e hijos.

Los acompañamos desde Vancouver
Santiago, Ana Mari, Natalia, Francisco, Laura, Graeme, Logan y Manuela que nos acompaña

Los queremos mucho

May 22, 2017

Susan Munds

To cherish the life and memory of Mr. Forero. Our sincere condolences. Love Rob, Susie, Bennett, Elle and Lucy Munds

May 22, 2017

Un abrazo muy fuerte para Rebeca, Mónica, Diana, Suad e hijos desde Bogotá, Colombia. Ricardo deja una huella imborrable en nuestros corazones. Lo recordaremos siempre con mucho cariño. Mauricio Bustamante, Piedad Rodríguez, Sebastián Bustamante e hijo, Marcela Bustamante e hijo.

May 22, 2017

Maria euguenia Bustamante

Querido tío Ricardo hoy queremos agradecerte por todos los gratos momentos que compartimos , las alegrías,las vacaciones compartidas esos momentos agradables que siempre estarán en nuestra memoria . Hoy solo queremos que tú alma descanse en paz y tenemos la esperanza que algún día podremos estar reunidos en la eternidad . Paz en tu tumba es nuestro deseo .Maria Eugenia,Lucho,Felipe,Sergio,Vivi,JuanPedro,Camila y Camilo

May 22, 2017

Richard Bresden

I will miss Ricardo's sunny nature and positive energy. He had a curiosity about the peoples and countries of the world that he shared in his active conversations. His calm and accepting nature came from a kind heart which I greatly appreciated. He treated me like family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 22, 2017

Don Cihak

Thumbing through the photos, Ricardo presents himself to be a very happy, proud and content man. I personally did not know the man, but my condolences go out to Monica and the rest of the family. Surely his energy will live on through you.

May 20, 2017

Claudia Bejarano

Saludos desde Toronto le enviamos a Tita, Tio Euguenio, Rebeca, Monica, Diana y Suadita, de parte de Ricardo Bustamante, Claudia Bejarano, Carolina, Nicolas y Sofia acompañandolos en el duelo de Tio Ricardo, esperando que Dios y la Virgen los acompañen en estos momentos. y les de fortaleza para salir adelante.
con mucho cariño y aprecio.

May 19, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you, especially at this time of your great loss. I never had the opportunity to meet the man, that is my loss. May you find comfort in your faith. C Cihak

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