Antonio Lara, 48, formerly of San Francisco, U.S. Coast Guard, passed away peacefully surrounded by his entire family April 3. Beloved partner of the late Robert Richter. Cherished son on Anita Lara. Loving brother of Louis, Maria, Amelia (Joe), Joaquin “Jack” (Kim), Mark, Robert and the late Frank (Christine). Very proud and loving uncle, nephew and cousin. Antonio leaves behind many dear friends in San Francisco. Memorial mass Saturday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 518 W. 28th. Place, Chicago.
Joan Wood, the wife of Clarence Wood, the chairman of the city’s Commission on Human Relations, passed away April 8. On April 13, visitation will take place at St. Edmund Episcopal Church, 6105 S. Michigan, at 10 a.m. while the funeral service will begin at 11 a.m.