Domingo "Chris" Govea, 68, of Elgin passed away surrounded by family May
1, 2018. Domingo was the beloved husband of Herendira; loving father of
Maria Pilar (Ernesto Rosas) Govea and Esteban Govea; proud grandfather of
Yasmine and Yvonne Govea, Alexander and Anthony Papalotzi, Xavier and
Ernesto Rosas, Jr. He will be missed by his nieces, nephews, and friends.
Chris enjoyed gardening, listening to music and socializing with friends.
He touched many hearts with his humility and was always passionate about
his family. Chris started working at Paul's Family Restaurant in the
1970's, starting out as a dishwasher and eventually becoming a cook. He
was a dedicated hardworking individual and loved his job. He especially
loved making those delicious pancakes for everyone. Chris became very
close to everyone at the restaurant, it was a second home for him.
Visitation Sunday, May 6, 3:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home
and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert Street (at State Street) South Elgin. Funeral Monday 10:15a.m. to St. Joseph Church Mass 11:00a.m.
For information (847)289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com
Domingo "Chris" Govea, 68 de Elgin, murió rodeado de familia 1 de Mayo
2018. Domingo era el esposo amoroso de Herendira; padre querido de Maria
Pilar (Ernesto Rosas) Govea y Esteban Govea; orgulloso abuelo de Yasmine y
Yvonne Govea, Alexander y Anthony Papalotzi, Xavier y Ernesto Rosas, Jr.
Será extrañado por sus sobrinos y amigos.
Chris Disfrutaba jardinería, escuchando música, y socializando con amigos.
Tocó muchos corazones con su humilidad y era muy apasionado de su familia.
Chris empezado trabajar a Paul's Family Restaurant cerca los 1970's,
empezado lavaplatos, y duespues un concinero. Era una persona trabaja dura
y amaba su trabajo. Especialmente le gustaba concinando panqueques
deliciosos por todos. Chris estaba cerca de todos al restaurante, era un
secondo casa para él.
Velorio Domingo 6 de Mayo, 3:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. a Countryside Funeral Home
and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert Street (at State Street) South Elgin. Funeral
Lunes 10:15a.m. a St. Joseph Church Misa 11:00a.m.
Por información (847)289-8054 o www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com