Blanca Rubia Manzanares
1956 – 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved mother, Blanca Rubia Manzanares, who passed away on August 30th. She was a loving and devoted wife to our father, Jorge Manzanares, and a loving and caring mother to George Alberto, Olvin Ernesto, Carlos Roberto, and Sindy Paola Manzanares.
Our mother’s heart was always full of love and devotion for her family. Together with our father, she brought us to this country so that we could have a better future. It brought her great joy to see her children grow up and prosper in their careers and family lives. She always wanted us to remain together and close to one another, supporting each other every step of the way.
Over the years, she became a loving grandmother to nine beautiful grandchildren. She was a very proud and caring grandmother to Kevin, Jacky, Giselle, Joshua, Tzitziqui, Eric, Carlos Jr., Sofia, and Diego. Her grandchildren always brought her immense joy and love. She would light up whenever she spent time with them and cherished every moment she had with them.
Our mother enjoyed many things throughout her life. Some of her favorite things included traveling to her native country of Honduras, eating Honduran food and ribs, and watching shark movies, especially Jaws. She also enjoyed spending time with the family pets, who were like family to her. She loved sharing time with them because they brought life and happiness to our entire family.
We will always remember our mother for the caring, loving, compassionate, and selfless person she was. She will forever remain in our hearts and memories.
We love you, Mom.
Visitation will be on Friday, September 11, 2026 from 4-7pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10am on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at St. Mary Catholic Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.
For further information contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Es con el corazón lleno de tristeza que compartimos el fallecimiento de nuestra amada madre, Blanca Rubia Manzanares, quien falleció el 30 de Agosto. Fue una esposa amorosa y dedicada para nuestro padre, Jorge Manzanares, y una madre amorosa y cariñosa para George Alberto, Olvin Ernesto, Carlos Roberto y Sindy Paola Manzanares.
El corazón de nuestra madre siempre estuvo lleno de amor y devoción por su familia. Junto a nuestro padre, nos trajo a este país para que pudiéramos tener un mejor futuro. Le llenaba de alegría ver a sus hijos crecer y prosperar en sus carreras y en sus vidas familiares. Siempre quiso que permaneciéramos unidos y cerca unos de otros, apoyándonos en cada paso del camino.
Con el paso de los años, se convirtió en una amorosa abuela de nueve hermosos nietos. Fue una abuela muy orgullosa y cariñosa para Kevin, Jacky, Giselle, Joshua, Tzitziqui, Eric, Carlos Jr., Sofia y Diego. Sus nietos siempre le brindaron una inmensa alegría y amor. Su rostro se iluminaba cada vez que pasaba tiempo con ellos, y atesoraba cada momento que compartía a su lado.
Nuestra madre disfrutó de muchas cosas a lo largo de su vida. Algunas de sus cosas favoritas eran viajar a su país natal, Honduras, disfrutar de la comida hondureña y las costillas, y ver películas de tiburones, especialmente Jaws. También disfrutaba pasar tiempo con las mascotas de la familia, quienes eran como parte de la familia para ella. Le encantaba compartir momentos con ellos porque llenaban de vida y felicidad a toda nuestra familia.
Siempre recordaremos a nuestra madre por la persona cariñosa, amorosa, compasiva y generosa que fue. Vivirá para siempre en nuestros corazones y en nuestros recuerdos.
Te amamos, Mamá.
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Jorge, I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom, Blanca. There really are no words that can take away the pain of losing someone so important in your life. I hope you find strength in all the beautiful memories you shared with her and in knowing that the love she gave you and your family will always be a part of you. A mother’s love never truly leaves us—it stays with us in our hearts, in the lessons she taught us, and in the person we become because of her. My deepest condolences to you and the entire Manzanares family. May Blanca rest in peace, and may God give you all strength, comfort, and peace during this incredibly difficult time. 🙏❤️ I’m here for you, brother. Anything you need.
Lamento muchísimo la pérdida de su mamá. En estos momentos tan difíciles, quiero hacerles llegar mis más sinceras condolencias y acompañarlos de corazón en su dolor. Espero que encuentren fortaleza y consuelo en todos los hermosos recuerdos que ella dejó en sus vidas. Que descanse en paz y que Dios les dé mucha fuerza para afrontar esta difícil pérdida. 🕊️🙏