Margarita Fernandez O'Fray

Margarita Fernandez O’Fray, 76, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026 in Rockford, Illinois.

Margarita was born September 20, 1949 in Guayama, Puerto Rico. Before moving to Waukegan she resided in Humboldt Park in Chicago. She was a member of the Church of Waukegan and retired from Cardinal Healthcare.

Margarita is survived by her loving sons, Carlos (Maria E. Lozano Gonzalez) Ruben Gonzalez and Raul (Kathy)Gonzalez Fernandez; grandchildren, Gianni Raul Gonzalez, Christina Marie Gonzalez Wetter, Carla Marie (AJ) Sereno Gonzalez , Grace Marie Gonzalez Oquendo, Cristian Gonzalez Oquendo, Yandel Miguel Gonzalez Oquendo, Loren Kristiana Badzinski, and Aisha Kristiana Fluckers; a great-granddaughter, Mikaela Grace Sereno Gonzalez; and 2 great-grandsons, Ethan Lenel Ortiz, and Julian Chabes.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Felipe Rodriguez.

The visitation will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026 from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL. The funeral service will follow at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at a later date in Puerto Rico.

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