Born to eternal life on Sunday, November 23, 2014, age 70 years. Beloved husband for 50 Years of Maria Rosa Avila (nee Meraz). Loving father of Norma, Javier Jr. (Guille), Refugio, RosaAna, Miguel (Maria Aracely), Ernesto and Julio (Liza) Avila. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers, many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Friday, November 28, 2014, 4:00-9:00 PM, prayer service at 7:30 PM. Funeral on Saturday, 9:15 AM from the Funeral Home to PRINCIPE De PAZ, 1138 So. 25th St., for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Burial to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Javier was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War and was a retiree of Rexnord Company working in the Stearn Division. A heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Oncology Clinic at the Zablocki VA Medical Center for your loving and tender care for Javier. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home South Suburban Chapel 6080 So. 27th Street 414-282-6080