Domingo J. Herrera

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Domingo J. Herrera, 81, of Celaya, Guanajuato-Mexico, passed peacefully on January 9, 2020 in his home, located in Rockford, IL. Domingo was born on May 12, 1938, to Juliana Mandujano and Castulo Herrera. He was married to the love of his life Consuelo Mejia, on March 14, 1966. Domingo had an innate entrepreneurial spirit which led him to open his own clothing business at the young age of 25. He had a charisma about him that seemed to draw people in. Domingo had the special talent of making everyone around him feel special and cared for which led to him having friends from all walks of life, young and old. He grew to be greatly respected in his community in Mexico, all while his business continued to prosper and while he was becoming a father. Consuelo and Domingo were blessed with 7 wonderful children. Together they worked hard to raise their children in a Godly manner and to provide for their every need.  He was not only an outstanding businessman and loving friend, but also a strong, courageous father. As the years passed, his children inevitably grew and started their lives as adults. In 1996, Domingo and Consuelo immigrated to the United States in order to join one of their sons in Maryland. From there they all moved to Rockford, Illinois to start lives for themselves in the land of opportunity. In Rockford, Illinois Domingo spent his years surrounded by his sons and daughters who all immigrated to the United States as well. He enjoyed years of happiness celebrating his children's accomplishments and watching his family multiply. Domingo was a grandfather to many, always present at every special birthday and momentous occasion. He will be remembered for his strength and compassion, as well as his sweet tooth for candy or sweet bread.

Domingo is loved by his sons, Gerardo, Javier, and Domingo; daughters, Nora, Raquel, Norma, and Rocio; daughters-in-law, Sandra, Sol, and Carla; sons-in-law, Ignacio, Hector, and Fernando; grandchildren, Issac, Judith, Jonathan, Aaron, Giovanni, Josafat, Ruth, Raquelita, Abraham, Brandom, Janet, Jade, Keila, Hannah, Benjamin, Abigail, Asahel, Caleb, and Alondra; as well as many great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Please join us in celebrating Domingo's beautiful life on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111, for a visitation from 6:00 to 8:00pm. A funeral service will be held at Riverside Assembly of God, 4242 W. Riverside Blvd., Rockford, IL 61101, on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 10:30am. After the funeral service the burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, 1011 Auburn Street, Rockford, IL 61103. Shortly thereafter a lunch will take place at Riverside Assembly of God; all are invited.

Domingo J. Herrera, 81, originario de Celaya, Guanajuato-Mexico, pereció tranquilamente el 9 de Enero del 2020 en su casa que está localizada en Rockford, IL. Domingo nació el 12 de mayo de 1938, sus padres fueron Juliana Mandujano y Castulo Herrera. Se casó con su amada esposa Consuelo Mejía el 14 de Marzo de 1966. Domingo tuvo un espíritu empresarial innato que lo llevó a abrir su negocio de boneteria a la temprana edad de 25 años. Mientras su negocio crecía tuvo el carisma de atraer a la gente y hacerlos sentir queridos, lo cual le permitió tener amigos de todas las edades y niveles de vida, y ser amado y respetado por su comunidad Mexicana. Consuelo y Domingo fueron bendecidos con 7 hijos maravillosos y juntos trabajaron arduamente para sostenerlos y cubrir sus necesidades, enseñándoles los caminos de Dios. No solamente fue un hombre de negocios y buen amigo sino un padre protector y fuerte. En el año de 1996 Domingo y Consuelo emigraron a los Estados Unidos para reunirse con uno de sus hijos en Maryland para después moverse a Rockford, Illinois para empezar de nuevo en la tierra de la oportunidad. Rodeado de hijos e hijas que también emigraron a los Estados Unidos Domingo disfruto de muchas celebraciones y logros mirando a su familia crecer y multiplicarse. Domingo es abuelo de muchos y siempre se hizo presente a cada uno de sus cumpleanos. El será recordado por su compasión y fortaleza así como el gusto por la buena comida, dulces y el pan. Sus hijos que lo aman Gerardo, Javier, Domingo; hijas, Nora, Raquel, Norma, y Rocío; nueras, Sandra, Sol, and Karla; yernos, Ignacio, Hector, and Fernando; sus nietos, Isaac, Judith, Jonathan, Aaron, Giovanni, Josafat, Ruth, Raquelita, Abraham, Brandom, Janet, Jade, Keila, Hannah, Benjamin, Abigail, Asahel, Caleb, y Alondra; sus bisnietos, sus sobrinos y sobrinas.

Les invitamos a celebrar la vida de Domingo el 17 de Enero en Honquest, 4311 N. Mulford Rd. Loves Park, Il 61111 el velorio es de 6-8 pm. El servicio funerario será en Riverside Assemblies of God, 4242 W. Riverside Blvd. Rockford, Il 61101, el sábado 18 a las 10:30 am. Después del servicio funeral será el entierro en Greenwood Cemetery, 1011 Auburn Street Rockford, Il 61103. Todos están invitados al almuerzo inmediatamente después del entierro en Riverside Assemblies of God.

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