Virginia Margaret Alfaro Obituary (2024 - 2024)

Virginia “Margaret” Alfaro (70) of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away at home on March 10, 2024, with her loving daughters by her side. Virginia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and God Mother. She was born in Racine, Wisconsin on June 20, 1953 to the late Francisco and Esther (Bocanegra) Martinez. She attended Horlick High School in Racine. After graduation, she earned a Dental Assistant Certificate. She met her honey bunch Tomas Alfaro on a blind date. The two married on September 5, 1972, and were happily married for 50 years. Margaret adored her honey bunch who she recently lost in May. Margaret grew up in Racine, WI with her parents and 7 siblings. She enjoyed traveling on family vacations and spending time with her sisters and friends. She adored her grandchildren and spent her time reading, shopping, watching movies, and playing cards. She truly enjoyed her time working for the Lake County Health Department as an Early Intervention Coordinator where she made great friendships while making a difference in young children’s lives. Margaret is survived by her two daughters Annalisa Iskalis of Beach Park, Illinois, Amedina Alfaro of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin and her step-children: Annamelia (Bruce) Earnest of Zion, Illinois. Tomas Alfaro Jr. of Zion, Illinois. Six grandchildren Bradley (Ady) Earnest, Johnathan (Edmy) Earnest, Leighana (Mike) Foster, Gabrielle Bennett-Alfaro, Karissa Kristan and Kennedi Kristan. Seven great-grandchildren: Mayah Earnest, Avery Earnest, Dominic Foster, Zoey Foster, Abel Earnest, Olivia Earnest, Damien Foster. She is also survived by her siblings Manual Martinez, Francisco Martinez Jr., Sara Santos, Juanita Jaramillo, Olga Rico, and sibling in-laws; Angel Montelongo, Mage Martinez, Domingo (Gloria) Alfaro, Juanita Alfaro, Felipa Navarro. Preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and Siblings; Robert Martinez, Irma Montelongo, Raymond (Alicia) Martinez. Sibling in-laws: Mary Martinez, Juan Jaramillo, Santos (Tomasa) Alfaro, Julio (Grace) Alfaro, Antonio Alfaro, Guadalupe Navarro; son-in-law; Thomas P. Iskalis. Nieces/Nephews; Francisco Martinez Jr. III, Jose Rico, Julio Jaramillo, Jesus B. Martinez Sr., John Martinez, Diane Ballantyne, Jose Martinez, Ramon Alfaro, Ray Alfaro, Raymond Alfaro, Rosie Rivera and Yolanda Moreno. Margaret's visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Peterson & Patch Funeral Home, 408 N Sheridan Road, Waukegan, IL 60085. Her funeral mass will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Humility Church, 10655 W Wadsworth Road, Beach Park. Burial service will be at Ascension Catholic Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048. Please sign our online guestbook at www.waukeganfunerals.com for more information, please call, 847-623-0495.