Claudia L. Rebaya 89, of DeKalb died Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb. She was born June 6, 1925 in Milagros, Masbate Philippines and was the daughter of Pelegonio and Caridad (Labastida) Rebaya.

Claudia was married to the late Tomas Cuizon Sr. and the late Geronimo Espiritu. Claudia worked as a housekeeper and nanny for many years for a family in Italy and Australia. She came to the United States in 1980 to be with some of her family and had made this her home. She enjoyed Wheel of Fortune, gardening, bingo, traveling, fishing and camping with her family.

Survivors include; two daughters Thelma Hiland of DeKalb and Milagros Rodriquez of the Philippines; two sons Tomas (Flordeliza) Cuizon Jr. of DeKalb and Hector Espiritu of DeKalb. Ten grandchildren; Vanessa (Aaron Lewis) Hiland of Cortland, IL, Drew (Brooke) Hiland of DeKalb, Marivic Cuizon, Homer Espiritu, Alex, Ariel, Allan, Amber, Alvin and Ricardo Jr Rodriguez. Numerous great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands Tomas and Geronimo, a daughter Bella Cuizon, six brothers and five sisters a great-granddaughter Mia Hiland and a son-in-law William Hiland and daughter-in-law Adalia Espiritu.

Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 10:30am at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Dean Russell officiating. Visitation will take place Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 9:30am until the time of service at the church. Cremation will take place at Finch Crematory after services, burial will be in Fairview Park Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.

Service:
Tuesday, January 20, 2015

10:30am

St. Mary Catholic Church
Visitation:
Tuesday, January 20, 2015

9:30 - 10:30am

St. Mary Catholic Church