Nicolas Villafuerte

Nicolas Villafuerte was born on February 6, 1935, in Guanajuato, Mexico. He entered his eternal home on Monday, June 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. Nicolas loved to be surrounded by his family, and to tell stories about his childhood. He loved eating candy, especially chocolate. He found joy in riding his horse “El Precioso” all through ranches in his home in Guanajuato Mexico. Nicolas’s favorite sport was baseball where he played every position. Nicolas is survived by his wife, Maria Elena; 6 children, Oliverio (Lidia), Francisco (Angelica), Ricardo (Lucila), Juan, Martina (Andres), Emelia; 20 grandchildren; many great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and a daughter, Yolanda. Visitation will be held from 4pm to 8pm on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee. Nicolás Villafuerte nació el 6 de febrero de 1935 en Guanajuato, México. Ingresó a su hogar eterno el lunes 9 de junio de 2025, rodeado de su familia. A Nicolás le encantaba estar rodeado de su familia y contar historias de su infancia. Le encantaban los dulces, especialmente el chocolate. Disfrutaba montar a caballo "El Precioso" por el rancho de su hogar en Guanajuato, México. Su deporte favorito era el béisbol, donde jugaba en todas las posiciones. A Nicolás le sobreviven su esposa, María Elena; sus seis hijos: Oliverio (Lidia), Francisco (Angélica), Ricardo (Lucila), Juan, Martina (Andrés) y Emelia; 20 nietos; y numerosos bisnietos. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, hermanos y una hija, Yolanda. El velorio se llevará a cabo de 16:00 a 20:00 h el viernes 13 de junio de 2025 en la Funeraria Jensen en Kankakee.