Obituary of Domingo Guardiola, Jr.

Domingo Guardiola, Jr.

Domingo Guardiola, Jr., passed away peacefully, at the age of 71, on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Rush Copley Hospital in Aurora, IL.  Domingo was born in Staples, TX, on November 29, 1951, the son of the late Domingo and Maria (nee Garza) Guardiola.  He was a graduate of Joliet Township High School, where he played football and was a wrestler.  Domingo knew what a hard day’s work was, having spent his hardworking life as a farmer. He was a big Chicago Bears fan, as well as a Dallas Cowboys fan. When he wasn’t entertaining the younger generations by telling ghost stories, he enjoyed reading a good book.  His most precious time spent, was that with his family. 

Domingo is survived by loving wife of 51 years, Matilda (nee Pena) Guardiola; his six daughters, Denise (Ramsey Rosilo) Gaurdiola, Anna (Richard) Ocanas, Kimberly (Javier) Guardiola, Laura (Juan Ortiz) Guardiola, Patridia (Joseph) DeLeon, Nicole (Jesus) DePaz; 23 grandchildren, Jazmine, Garbriella, Lauryn, Aneesa, Jordan, Payton, Javier, Inez, Guadalupe, Kimberly, Olivia, Nayeli, Oscar, Mateo, Juan Jr., Maximus, Destiney, John Joseph, Mila, Christopher Andres, Beyonce, Amaya, and Layla; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Jesse, and one on the way; and his three siblings, Sam (Anita) Guardiola, Mary Lou (the late Pete) Morales, and Rebecca (the late Robert Pena) Guardiola. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. 

He is preceded by his parents; and his siblings, Robert Guardiola, Edward Guardiola, Jesse Guardiola, Dora Rivera, Lorene Salazar, and Theresa Balli.

Funeral Services for Domingo Guardiola, Jr. will be held privately by the family.  As it was his request, cremation rites have been accorded. 

For more information, please call the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home at 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.