Mrs. Anacoreta D. Evangelista of Palatine

Mrs. Anacoreta D. Evangelista, 90, of Palatine, Illinois, returned to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, early morning of August 21, 2023 under home hospice. Anacoreta’s love for (and from) her family, love of God and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, always brought comfort and sustained her as widow and struggles with the ill effects of aging, especially during the last week of her earthly life. Anacoreta (or “Coring” as she is fondly known) was born August 28, 1932, in Marayag, San Francisco, Southern Leyte, Philippines. Anacoreta was the youngest of six children to dearly departed Mr. Graciano and Sofia Gonzales Delima. Anacoreta graduated high school from the Maasin Institute (currently known as The College of Maasin) in Maasin, Southern Leyte, earning an elementary teacher’s certificate. In 1956, Anacoreta was conferred a Bachelor’s Degree in the Science of Nursing (B.S.N.) from St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing (currently known as St. Luke’s College of Nursing) in Quezon City, Philippines. After graduation, between 1957-1960, Anacoreta was one of twenty nurses selected for advance training in the United States at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital. Anacoreta worked as a dedicated and proficient surgical nurse for over 40 years. Anacoreta was a founding and active member of Trinity Gospel Church for over 35 years. Anacoreta was truly blessed with a loving family. She married her childhood friend (sweetheart), Isabelo M. Evangelista, Jr., M.D., on November 5, 1960. Isabelo was ushered to his eternal home on the evening of January 27, 2018. Anacoreta is survived by her son Isabelo III (Beverly nee Torres); her daughters Lilann Vita E. Mailla (Joel), and Ida Lyn E. Benemerito (Marvin); her beloved grandchildren Joshua E. Benemerito (Julienne nee Belen), Caleb E. Benemerito, Daniel E. Benemerito, Gabriel Josiah T. Evangelista, and Charis Joy T. Evangelista. Anacoreta is preceded in death, by her brother Jesus Delima, sister Aurora D. Solomon, sister Beatrice D. Sasil, brother Liborio Delima, and brother Leoncio Delima. Anacoreta’s celebration of life will be held at the Morizzo Funeral Home, 2550 West Hassell Road, (Northeast corner of Barrington Road), Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 on Sunday, August 27, 2023, with the wake from 3:00 to 6:00 pm and service starting at 6:00 pm. Anacoreta will be cremated on her birthday, August 28, 2023. As their final request, Anacoreta and her late husband Isabelo’s ashes will be brought back to Marayag, San Francisco, Liloan, and Massin, Southern Leyte, Philippines where they were born, first met, and lived. If you are unable to attend the visitation in person but would like to attend virtually please CLICK HERE and click on the WEBCASTING VIDEO link. The livestream will start at approximately 3:00 P.M. The family has created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories, photos, and videos. For those of you that would have attended services and would like to express your condolences please click on the "Share A Memory" link above and you can leave a message. If you wish to send a Sympathy Card, please feel free to send it to Morizzo Funeral Home, 2550 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, 60169 c/o the Family; we will gladly forward it on to the family. For further information please contact the Morizzo Funeral Directors at 847.752.6444. Arrangements entrusted to Morizzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, at 2550 West Hassell Road, (Northeast corner at Barrington Road), Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169.

Mrs. Anacoreta D. Evangelista of Palatine

August 28, 1932 - August 21, 2023