Support for Moreno Family, Covid-19 Loss
Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of Saul Moreno Avila. After a hard-fought three-week battle in ICU, Saul Moreno passed on April 15th due to complications of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Saul Moreno was self-employed and proud owner and chef of Restaurant Cuetzala Gro. He served up
delicious food for Rogers Park Community and Chicago patrons for over sixteen years. He was a caring, beloved husband, father, grandfather and involved member of the community.
He traveled to the U.S. as a child in search of a better future for his family. He worked multiple jobs and saved money until he could finally afford to open his own restaurant. Saul and his wife eventually opened up Cuetzala on Clark Street and began serving homemade recipes. His passion belonged in the kitchen where he was proud to serve his community through his craft. Everyone in the community was like family to him, everyone who knew him and would stop in to say hi. Even as he was hard at work in the kitchen, he always made sure to greet his customers.
The money that is donated will be used for funeral expense and family assistance as Saul Moreno was the sole-provider for the family. Like many families the virus has not only taken an emotional toll but financial one as well.
Saul Moreno will forever be in our heart and memories. May he rest in peace, his memory will never be forgotten.
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Nuestro corazones están pesados hoy mientras lloramos la pérdida de Saúl Moreno Ávila. Después de una dura batalla de tres semanas en el ICU, Saúl Moreno falleció el 15 de Abril debido a complicaciones del coronavirus (COVID-19).
Saul Moreno era un orgulloso dueño y chef del restaurante Cuetzala Gro. Sirvió comida deliciosa para los clientes de Rogers Park y Chicago por más de dieciséis años. Era un esposo, padre, abuelo y miembro involucrado y querido en la comunidad.
Viajó a los Estados Unidos cuando era niño en busca de un futuro mejor para su familia. Trabajó en varios trabajos y ahorró dinero hasta que finalmente pudo abrir su propio Restaurante con su familia. Saúl y su esposa finalmente abrieron Cuetzala en la calle Clark y comenzaron a servir recetas caseras. Su pasión pertenecía a la cocina, donde estaba orgulloso de servir a su comunidad a través de su arte. Todos en la comunidad eran como una familia para él, todos los que lo conocían, se detendrían a saludarlo.
El dinero donado se usará para gastos funerarios y asistencia familiar. Al igual que muchas familias, el virus no solo ha tomado una cargo emocional sino también financiera.
Saul Moreno siempre estará en nuestro corazón y recuerdos. Que descanse en paz, su memoria nunca será olvidada.
