Prospero Mateo Calalang Obituary
The family of Prospero Mateo Calalang of Jacksonville, Florida announces his passing on August 23, 2026. Prospero, born on February 29, 1936, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Prospero Mateo Calalang to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ciriaco Calalang and Cornelia Mateo Calalang. He is survived by: his wife Norma; his children, Elmer (Kelley), Chona (Jesse), Connie (Dirk) and Cherry (Sascha); his granddaughters, Jessica (Zack) and Christina; his siblings, Bayani (Espereuza), Ligaya (Cornelio), Priscillo (Andrea), Liwayway and Lualhati (Demetrio); and his pets, Chip, Rusty and Kyla.
Visitation was held on Sunday, August 30th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services LTD. (330 W Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60195). The lying in state was held on Monday, August 31st 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM at the Holy Family Catholic Community Parish and Academy (2515 W Palatine Rd, Inverness, IL 60067). A prayer was held on Monday, August 31st 2026 at 10:15 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Monday, August 31st 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that those wishing to honor Prospero's memory consider a gift to: The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care (Jacksonville, FL) at https://thefoundationcares.org.
