Zion Adriel Origel

Zion Adriel Origel 9, of Cortland, IL died Friday, March 11, 2016 at home.  He was born in DeKalb on January 1, 2007 and was the son of Veronica Origel of Cortland, IL.

Zion was a 3 ^rd grader at St. Mary Catholic School in DeKalb where his faith and love for God grew everyday. He was known for his loving & compassionate heart, his contagious smile and amazing singing.  He was a member of the Vocal Voices singing group at St. Mary School and was also a Cub Scout of Pack 173.  Zion loved playing soccer, reading, but his true passion was singing and dancing.

Survivors include; His loving mother Veronica Origel of Cortland, IL his very special grandparents whom he looked up to & loved very much, Maria "Mommy" and Aureliano "Chino" Origel of Cortland, IL.  His family who helped raise and guide him; his aunt & uncle Adriana & Armando Molina of Genoa, IL, his aunt Valerie Origel of Cortland, IL and his Godmother, Natalie Pacheco of DeKalb, IL. His favorite cousins; Angel, Mia, Mateo, and Matias. Family from Mexico and California who will miss him dearly. His closest friends; J.T., Kevin, Mateo, Holden and Hector along with his entire 3 ^rd grade class, whom he shared many unforgettable moments with.

Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 6:00pm at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Dean Russell and Father Darwin Flores co-celebrating.  Visitation will be held on Monday, March 14, 2016 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at St. Mary Catholic School 210 Gurler Road DeKalb, IL with a Rosary Service at 7:00pm at the school.  Cremation will take place after services at Finch Crematory with burial at a later date at the St. Mary Cemetery Columbarium.  In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date.  To send an online condolence please visit: www.finchfuneralhomedekalb.com .  Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.