Maritza Cazares was born on February 15, 2000 in Aurora, IL. She gained her wings on Friday July 26, 2019 at only 19 years old. Maritza was taken from us at a young age. She was a happy person who was always smiling; in fact her smile was extremely contagious. She enjoyed soccer as well as hanging out with friends. Maritza was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She leaves to cherish her memories a loving mother, Sandra Cazares, father Armando Cazares, four siblings; sister, Yesenia Rios, brother, Rodolfo Gallardo, sister, Brenda Rios, brother, Jose Cazares, and two step brothers, Armando Cazares Jr. and Saul Cazares; two grandmothers Teresa Cervantes and Chayo Cazares. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to Sandra Cazares for funeral expenses. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 S Douglas Rd., Oswego, IL 60543. Funeral Mass will be held at St Mary's Catholic Church located at 430 E. Downer Pl., Aurora, IL 60505 Friday, August 2, 2019 at 10:00 AM with Fr. Timothy Piasecki officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Aurora, IL. Arrangements have been entrusted to DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 S. Douglas Rd, Oswego, IL 60543. For information: 630-554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com