Teodora Perez Alcantar Guzman

April 1, 1933 - December 2, 2018

Teodora Perez Alcantar, age 85, passed away with her beloved family by her side on Sunday December 2, 2018. Teodora ,“Teo,” was born on April 1, 1933 to the late Melquiades Perez and Maria Alcantar in Cuamio, Michoacán, Mexico. Currently residing in Joliet, Teodora was a caring and devoted woman to her family and God. A woman of many talents, she loved to cook for her family and close friends and also could knit anything you ask her to. Preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Honorio Guzman; five brothers, Ezequiel, Pompeyo, Fidel, Carmelo, and Taurino Perez; and one son, Jose Manuel Guzman Perez. Survived by two sisters, Consuelo Perez and Piedad Angeles (nee Perez); four children, Yolanda Perez (Gelacio) Cisneros, Javier Guzman, Martha Guzman (Jaime) Lopez, and Jorge Guzman (Jaquelina Reyes); 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The family of Teodora would like to give a special thanks to Journey Care Hospice, her nurse Jenny, her caregiver Marisol Carmona, and the many family members and close friends that provided their love and support. She will be greatly missed, but will always be in the hearts of her loved ones left behind.