Juanita Diaz

Juanita Diaz, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She will be remembered for her warmth, her faith, and the joy she brought to those who knew her.

Born to Valentina Maldonado and Ramon Rosa, Juanita grew up in a loving family alongside her siblings, Mariano Rosa, Magdalena Camacho, and Norberta Bizarro. She later married her devoted husband, Cirilo Diaz, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and companionship.

Juanita was blessed with children and grandchildren who brought her great pride and happiness. Her loving children, Juan, Sandra and Edwin were her pride and joy.  She cherished her grandchildren: Giselle Marie Casillas, Samuel Isaac Casillas, Christian Isaiah Casillas, Juanita Michelle Casillas, Preston Levi Diaz, Angie Alexandra Gonzalez, and Marco Antonio Gonzalez.

She had a deep love for life and enjoyed fishing, dancing, and traveling. Her favorite color was red, and her favorite meals included fish—especially caldo de pescado con coco —and a hearty soup called asopao . She also delighted in quiet moments, often working through puzzle books like Sudoku.

Faith was the foundation of Juanita’s life. A member of Liberty Christian Center, she worshiped when able and always nurtured her relationship with her Creator through daily prayer and Bible study. Her spiritual strength was a source of comfort and guidance to her family.

Juanita’s legacy is one of love, devotion, and faith. She will be remembered for her kind heart, her resilience, and the many ways she touched the lives of others. Her family finds peace in knowing she is now at rest in the presence of her Heavenly Father.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Memorial visitation for Juanita will take place on Friday, October 3, 2025 from 4:00 pm until time of memorial service at 6:00 pm at Liberty Christian Center 5447 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60641. Interment will take on October 4, 2025 at 10:00 am at Montrose Cemetery 5400 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Il. 60630