Benigno Meraz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Benigno “Nino” Meraz, 89, of Elmhurst, IL passed away May 31, 2022. Nino was born in Clemenceau, AZ on December 23, 1932 to Benigno and Cleotilde Meraz; beloved husband for 60 years to Lamberta “ Berta” Meraz; adoring father to Leticia (Alfredo), Manuel de Jesus (Maribel), Silvia (Ignacio), Cira (Magdaleno), Juan Antonio (Maria Hortensia), Rodolfo (Noemi), Luciano (Margarita) and Guadalupe (Moises); wonderful grandfather to Dantiela, Faviola, Maria, Fatima, Carolina, Jeni, Enrique, Ignacio, Monica, Nereida, Odalys, Jesus, Jose, Karina, Isela, Cassandra, Sofia, Alex, Anna, Giovanni, Julian, Moises, Kamila and Fiorela; proud great- grandfather to Aldo, Nadia, Genaro, Luis, Miranda, Eden, Edelyn, Tifany and Emilia; fond brother to Ofelia, Guadalupe and Cleotilde. Nino was a kind hearted, loving and hard-working man all his life. He was at his happiest when on the farm, out in the sun and surrounded by his beautiful family. He was honored and so proud to hold dual citizenship with Mexico and the U.S.A. Visitation for Nino will be held June 3,2022 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home, 435 N York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Funeral Service Saturday June 4, 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery, 520 E Grand Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made towards the Meraz family, 150 E. Grand Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126. For more info contact (630) 834-1133

Benigno Meraz

December 23, 1932 - May 31, 2022