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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Rev. Martin E. Bedoya
Martin E.
Bedoya
Oct 11, 1939 — Sep 25, 2021
Des Plaines
Rev. Martin E. Bedoya's Obituary
Rev. Martin E. Bedoya age 81 of Des Plaines, Illinois passed away on September 25, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Born on October 11, 1939 to his parents M. Nepomuceno Bedoya and Isabel Morales in Santa Barbara, Antioquia, Colombia. Dear brother of
Fabio Antonia (late Lucy) Bedoya, Teresita (Tita) Piedrahita (late Gullermo) Bedoya, Luzelena (Nena) Bedoya, Jairo Esteban Bedoya and numerous nieces and nephews. Although he was ordained a catholic priest later in life, he was r
aised in a devout catholic family with
the church and service to others central to his life. As a child, he started his studies in the Seminary of Yarumal, graduating with the Friars of Rafael de la Serna. He came to the United States (Chicago) in 1960. After a prestigious career in hospital administration - leading the administration of the Cardiology department at Columbus Hospital in Chicago, he later served for a time in social work and eventually returned to his call to priestly ministry. He was ordained a Deacon in November 2002 and attended Pope St. John XXIII Seminary outside of Boston in Weston, Massachusetts - a graduate theological institution dedicated uniquely to the preparation of mature seminarians. Martin thrived in this setting and was inspired by his studies and his fellow seminarians from all over the world. He graduated with his Masters of Divinity and was ordained as a priest on May 24, 2003.
Martin's dry wit, charm
and creativity
drew many to him, but his lifetime of benevolance will be his true legacy. Martin was incredibly generous - with his family, his communities and parishes. He was a central figure in the family, always being there to support his siblings and their children. In
Santa Barbara, he was well known and loved in the town. He would always help those in need, with clothing and toys for children or food for families. He would also gather donations to support the missionary of Yarumal- where his nephew Father Gullermo Bedoya serves. Rev. Martin's appointments included the parishes of St. Sylvester in Chicago, Illinois, St. John the Evangelist in Streamwood, Illinois where he served as Deacon and Associate Pastor and St. Mary Catholic church in Des Plaines, Illinois where he served as Associate Pastor retiring in 2013. Visitation for Rev. Martin will be taking place on Thursday, September 30, 2021 beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 794 Pearson Street, Des Plaines, Illinois, 60016. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, Illinois. For information please call the funeral home at (847) 699-9003.
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