Heraclio Garcia Barajas, 78, passed away on January 11, 2026. Loving son of the late Heraclio and the late Angelina Garcia. Beloved brother the late Jesus (Joaquina) Garcia Barajas, Teresa (the late Gonzalo Munguia) Munguia Barajas, the late Luis (the late Abigail Garcia Becerra) Garcia Barajas, the late Jose Dolores (the late Consuelo Garcia) Garcia Barajas, Guillermina (the late Enrique Valdez) Valdez Garcia, and Esther (the late Jose Luis Becerra Lopez) Becerra Barajas. Fond uncle of many in Chicago and Mexico.

Heraclio was an exceptionally dedicated son, caring for his mother Angelina her entire life after the untimely passing of his father. Heraclio will be remembered by his family as an extremely hard worker, who nevertheless had a great love and skill for singing, and was tremendously hospitable and welcoming to all who knew him.

Visitation Friday, January 16, from 4:00PM until 9:00PM at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W Talcott, Park Ridge. Family and friend to meet for Funeral service Saturday, January 17, 10:00AM at Mary, Mother of Martyrs Catholic Church, 794 Pearson St, Des Plaines. Interment in Mexico.