Maria Del Carmen Lira's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2025 in Arcola, Illinois

Maria Del Carmen Lira

September 12, 1953 - October 16, 2025 (72 years old)

Arcola, Illinois

Maria Del Carmen Lira's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2025 in Arcola, Illinois

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Maria Del Carmen Lira

September 12, 1953 - October 16, 2025 (72 years old)

Arcola, Illinois

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Maria Del Carmen Lira Obituary

The passing of Maria Del Carmen Lira of Arcola, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 16, 2025 at the age of 72. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Maria Del Carmen Lira to show support.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Maria may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lorenzo Martinez and Maria Del Carmen Martinez (Elizondo); and her sister Dolores Martinez. She is survived by: her husband Jose Lira of Arcola, IL; and her children, Marycarmen Tamez (Jose) of Arcola, IL, Annabel Martinez (Santiago) of Tuscola, IL, Valeria Henry (Dilner) of Arcola, Valente Garcia (Erika) of Arcola, IL and Aldo Garcia of Arcola, IL. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.

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Edwards Funeral Home



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