Gloria Abaya Desierto, age 91, of Chicago, IL. of natural causes. Beloved wife of Jose (already welcomed into God's embrace); loving and devoted mother to Israel, Noel, Rex, Gigi, and Gloria; proud and doting Lola to the "J-CLAN" (Jody, Conner, Lily, Aurora, and Nina); dear Manang, fond Tita, and cherished barcada. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  Services and Interment private.  For info. Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, Chicago, 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com