Catalina Correa

January 4, 2020

Catalina Alvarado Correa born April 3rd, 1930 went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 4th, 2020, 3 months shy of her 90th birthday. A loving mother, Mima, Tia and friend to all that crossed her path. Preceded in death by parents Juan Bautista Alvarado and Refugio Navarrete, spouse Carlos, and two siblings, a boy and girl, aged 3 years. Catalina is survived by her loving daughters Arcadia and Gloria (Anthony) Muñoz; adopted daughter Guadalupe (Silvino Cahue); grandchildren Antoneo (Gloria's son) and Isaiah, Cesar (Guadalupe's son), David, Nancy and Mark Anthony; sister Evangelina and brother Jesus; nephews Humberto, Francisco, Juan, Eduardo, Salvador, Jesus Jr. Catalina had a humble beginning, born in El Valle de Guadalupe Michoacan, Mexico as a 7 month old “premie,” continued to overcome all and gave endlessly in her many blessed years on this earth. Throughout her long life, she wore many hats, nothing was too big or too small. Her most favorite hat by far was Mima (grandmother). She lived her life with love, passion, a gentle heart, compassionate soul and fierce determination in everything she did. She was, for many years, proudly involved in the Basilica of St. Josaphat community with a never-wavering love and faith for God. She will be fondly remembered by all the lives she touched. Visitation Friday, January 10 at ROZGA FUNERAL HOME (703 W. Lincoln Ave) from 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM followed by the Celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at the BASILICA OF ST. JOSAPHAT (601 W. Lincoln Ave). Interment Forest Home Cemetery.