Wilson Chaparro Cortes
Obituary
Wilson Chaparro Cortés, 73, of Aguada, Puerto Rico, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 surrounded by his family in Chicago, Illinois.
Wilson was born on December 23, 1949 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, the son of Juan Chaparro and Martha Cortés. He married Helen Frau on April 20, 1974 in Chicago, IL.
Wilson loved history and all types of music. He collected vinyl records from all genres. His favorites were boleros and trios.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his beloved wife Helen Frau.
He is survived by his four sons, Wilson L. Chaparro (wife Lindsay) of Chatham, IL; Ivan Chaparro (wife, Cindy) of Chicago, IL; Carlos Chaparro of Aguada, Puerto Rico; Ricardo Chaparro (wife, Leslie) of Jacksonville, FL. Wilson also leaves behind 15 grandchild that he loved dearly, siblings, cousins and dear friends.
Funeral services will be held on August 19, 2023 from 4-9pm at Treviño Funeral Services, 3224 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618.
Don Wilson Chaparro Cortés, 73, natural de Aguada, Puerto Rico, falleció viernes, 11 de agosto, 2023 rodeado de su familia en Chicago, Illinois.
Wilson nació el 23 de diciembre, 1949 en Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, hijo de Juan Chaparro y Marta Cortės. Contrajo matrimonio con Helen Frau el 20 de abril, 1974.
Wilson era amante de la Historia del mundo y fue conocido por su conocimiento de música de diversos géneros. Su collection de discos era extensa. Sus favoritos eran boleros y trios.
El fue precedido en muerte por su querida esposa, Helen Frau. Les sobreviven sus cuatro hijos,Wilson L.Chaparro, (esposa Lindsay) de Chatham, IL; Ivan Chaparro (esposa Cindy) de Chicago Il.; Carlos Chaparro de Aguada Puerto Rico: Ricardo Chaparro (esposa Leslie) de Jacksonville, Fl. Deja 15 nietos, a quien él adoraba con toda su alma, y numerosos familiares y amigos.
Nuestra familia los invita a celebrar la vida de “Wicho” el 19 de agosto, 2023 en Treviño Funeral Services, 3234 West Montrose Ave, Chicago Il. 60618.
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Services
August 19, 2023
3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Benson Family Funeral Home
3224 West Montrose Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
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Wilson Cortes
December 23, 1949-August 11, 2023
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