Maria Garduño

Maria Garduño, 62, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on March 22, 2026. Born on November 25, 1963.

Maria’s greatest pride was her family. She is survived by her children Isabella, Joshua, and Lourdes, who were the center of her world. She is also survived by her siblings Antonio Garduño, Roy Garduño, Benny Garduño, Rosa Garduño, Esther Garduño, Samuel Garduño, and Peter Garduño. She was preceded in death by her brother Manuel Garduño.

She was a beloved aunt and held a special bond with her nieces and nephews Jennifer Rodriguez, Javier Quiñones, Vanessa Quiñones, Kristina Picasso, Brandon Garduño, Natasha Garduño, Benny Garduño, and the late Jose Luis Quiñones, Jr., who was also her Godson and held a very close and cherished place in her heart.

Visitation for Maria will be held on Friday, March 27th from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Nelson Funeral Home, located at 820 W Talcott Rd, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068.

Her family kindly asks that all who attend come as who they are—dress comfortably and as themselves. If you wish to honor Maria’s vibrant spirit, you are also welcome to wear attire that reflects the things she loved most: Chicago Bears, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, wrestling-themed shirts/gear or anything Chicago Park District related.

As her daughter Isabella shared, “We are mourning but we are also celebrating her and the life she lived.”

Aftercare entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, IL, for more info call 773-614-5637. For full obituary and to leave condolences online, please visit here.