02/19/2026
Evelia Maldonado, 71, entered her eternal home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at St. Mary’s Ascension-Columbia Hospital. Evelia was born August 5, 1954 in Brigham City, Utah, the daughter of Victor and Evelia E. (Nee: Paredes) Nava. In 1975 Evelia married J. Francisco Maldonado in Waukegan, IL. Evelia was a Certified Nursing Assistant, giving her loving care to her patients. She enjoyed cooking for her family and listening to music, however, after retiring she truly enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom. Evelia will be deeply missed by her husband J. Francisco, her three children Maria (Jose) Munoz, Rosario Maldonado and Francisco Maldonado, Jr., eight grandchildren and 2 great-granddaughters. She will also be deeply missed by her sisters Linda (Jose) Cantu, Noreen Maldonado and Norma Nava and her brothers Victor Nava, Carlos (Linda) Nava, Raymond (Mary) Nava and Santos (Emilia) Nava. She will also be missed by her surviving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Jose L. Nava and Frank Nava. Private family services were held per Evelia’s wishes.