Luisa Mary Salazar

November 18, 1943 - April 5, 2021

Luisa Mary Salazar passed away peacefully on Monday April 5, 2021 with her loving family at her side. She is the beloved wife of Juan Ignacio Salazar and was the wife of the late Gerry Kourkoumelis. Loving and devoted mother to Karen Kourkoumelis, Alexander (Claudine) Kourkoumelis and Maria Kourkoumelis,Tiffany (Andres) Garcia and Fyonna Salazar. Nothing meant more to Luisa than her children and grandchildren, Jason and Nicole, Alexis and Julia, Aristea, Azura, Arizela, Amadeus, Arius and Adonis. The love lessons and grace she provided will always remain a part of them. She will be missed by her sisters, Rosa, Elizabeth, Maria Elena and her many nieces and nephews. Luisa initially worked for the Migrant Council in DuPage county and tirelessly worked for 25 years as a social worker for the state of Illinois in DuPage county. Luisa took genuine interest in every person she met and found the greatest satisfaction in listening to people. All who knew and loved Luisa admired her intelligence, dedication and commitment to helping others. Visitation is Monday, April 12, 2021 from 4 PM to 8PM at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 West Archer Ave.(55th street just west of Harlem). Visitation at the funeral home, on Tuesday, from 8:30 AM until time of Prayers at 9:30 AM. We will go in procession from the funeral home to Our Lady of Snows Church for a 10 AM Service. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Due to the COVID restrictions imposed by the state 50 guests are allowed in the funeral home at one time. Everyone must properly wear a fact mask and practice social distancing. no food or beverages are allowed in the building. Thank you for your cooperation.