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Official Obituary of

Magaly Fernandez

March 1, 1981 ~ September 22, 2025 (age 44) 44 Years Old

Magaly Fernandez Obituary

Magaly was one of the most outgoing and friendly people you could ever meet. She was smart, artistic, and always knew how to keep a conversation going. She had a deep love for the outdoors and a true sense of adventure. Traveling brought her so much joy—she explored places like Singapore, Bali, Paris, and journeyed all across the U.S. One of her favorite spots was Yosemite National Park, and she especially cherished her trips to California with her friends.


Family meant everything to her. She cared deeply for all of us, and had a special bond with my parents, who lived with her.
She was a fighter in every sense of the word—especially in her brave battle with cancer. And through it all, she never lost her spirit.
She was also an incredible dancer—full of life, rhythm, and joy.

She is survived by her loving parents, Esteban and Refugio, siblings Efrain, Edgar and Isorelia, nieces Melanie and Angelica Hernandez and nephews Miguel and Danny Hernandez, Joey and Benji Fernandez.
 

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Services

Visitation
Tuesday
September 30, 2025

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Benson Family Funeral Home
3224 West Montrose Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618

Prayer Service
Tuesday
September 30, 2025

6:00 PM
Benson Family Funeral Home
3224 West Montrose Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618

Final viewing
Wednesday
October 1, 2025

9:00 AM to 10:15 AM
Benson Family Funeral Home
3224 West Montrose Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618

Funeral Mass
Wednesday
October 1, 2025

10:30 AM
Our Lady of Mercy Church
4432 N Troy Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625

Interment

Irving Park Cemetery
7777 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60634

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