Obituaries

Feb 21, 2022

Jesusita Abeyta lovingly know as “Ma, Jessie, and Auntie Chuchi”

 

Jesusita “Jessie” Abeyta 97, of East Chicago, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at her daughter Barbara’s home, where she lived for 11 years. Jessie was born in East Chicago, Indiana on February 17, 1925 to Simon and Esther Vasquez.

 

She graduated from Washington High School. Attended...

Feb 15, 2022

A complete obituary is pending.

A private cremation will be held.

Feb 15, 2022

Norma J. Ledesma

 

 Norma lost her long time battle with cancer and passed in her sleep at her home on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.

 

  She is survived by her sons Tony and Alex Flores

 

Father of Tony and Alex

Anthony Flores and his wife Janine.

 

Her Parents Baltazar Sr and Esther Ledesma.

Brothers and sisters include:

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Jan 19, 2022

Arena passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.

A complete obituary is pending.

A private cremation will take place.

Jan 18, 2022

 

In the presence of family in his East Chicago home, Ralph Fabbri, age 84, moved on to his heavenly home on January 18, 2022.Ralph was born in Hammond to Ralph and Anita (Ciucci) Fabbri on December 4, 1937. He graduated from Bishop Noll High School in 1955. He married Judith J. Foreman on April 15, 1967, in Hammond. He...

Jan 10, 2022

Pamela L. Marrero age 74

November 23, 1947 - January 10, 2022 Place of birth Knoxville, TN Retired from American Schools Loving wife for 60 years to Luis Marrero Loving mother of Luis, Belinda, Deanna, Lourdes (Anthony Culjay) Frannie, Phillip (Sharon Marrero). Loving grandmother of 14 and great grandmother of 8. She was a loving and dear friend to many....

Jan 7, 2022

Penny passed away peacefully Friday, January 7, 2022 at her home with her loving husband at her side.

A private Cremation will take place.

Dec 18, 2021

Mirlanda passed away suddenly at Methodist Hospital North Lake-

A complete obituary is pending.

Dec 8, 2021

Miguel passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 8, at Aperion Care Tolleston Park .

Miguel Vargas Sr. 85 years old born January 11, 1937 passed away on December 8, 2021

First Born of Lorenzo Jose & Margarita (Ruiz) Vargas survived by Divorced Living ex-wife our mother Angela Alfaro Vargas, Living brothers are Johnny Vargas (Linda) wife, Tony Vargas, Sister Beatrice Vargas Villarreal...

Dec 1, 2021

Irma Ochoa (nee Salas)

Gary, IN

Irma Ochoa, age 82 of Gary IN passed away peacefully on December 1, 2021.

She was born in Linares Nuevo Leon, Mexico on November4, 1939 to Rafael and Manuela Salas. She was a longtime resident of Gary. Self-Award-Winning Chihuahua breeder of Northwest Indiana.

She loved spending time with her family. Irma is survived by...

Nov 5, 2021

Stella passed away suddenly Friday, November 5, 2021 at Franciscan Health in Munster, Indiana.

Stella Ortega

Adoring mother of her sons David and Richard, and daughter, Jennifer. Proud grandmother of Isabella.

Loving sister to her brothers Richard and Vincent and his wife, Beverly. Loving sister to Theresa and her husband, Patrick. Proud aunt to her nieces Illiana, Sophia, and Gabriela.

First born daughter to...

Nov 4, 2021

Pablo Magana from Hammond, Indiana lost his battle with cancer on November 4th. He is survived by his wife, Alma Magana, son, Juan Magana, two daughters, Mayra Magana & Yaritza Magana. As well as, four grandchildren: Emilio Magana, Iliana Lopez, Isabella Torres, Haiden Morgan.Pablo, Y ahora que te encuentras alla arriba, observando de lejos lo que hago, te pido perdon...

Nov 4, 2021

Mariano Ramirez 90, of East Chicago IN. Born in New Mexico passed away on Thursday November 4th, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

Survived by his children: Manuel (Lisa) Larranaga of New Jersey, Armando (Gabriela) Ramirez of California, Mariano Jr (Yvette) Ramirez of Munster, Olga (Arturo) of Lake Station, Ebeline Ramirez of East Chicago. Grandchildren: Jackie, Manuel Jr. and...

Oct 27, 2021

Mercedes passed away suddenly at her home Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021 from 5-7pm at the Funeral Home.

A private Cremation was held Friday prior to Memorial.

Oct 7, 2021

In Loving Memory of Rafael Chavez Jr. (Tony Montana).

Born October 31, 1960. Passed away October 7, 2021. Internment at St. John/St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Rafael was born in East Chicago, IN.

He was the youngest of 9 children.

He is survived by his siblings Emily Eckhart, Juanita (Julio)...

Sep 27, 2021

Services and Cremation were private for Maria.

Sep 24, 2021

Benedicto “Ito” Diaz

East Chicago

Benedicto “Ito” Diaz age 74 of East Chicago, passed away suddenly Friday, September 24, 2021.

He is survived by his children, Jezebel, Melissa, Michael and Alex Diaz.

Grandchildren are: Estrella Vidaurri, Maya Rios, Alexia Cuevas, Rene Cuevas, and Alexandra...

Sep 22, 2021

A private cremation was held at Acevez funeral Home

Sep 12, 2021

Helen passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago.

A private cremation will be held with a Memorial Service at a later date.

Sep 9, 2021

Mary Ann "Mania" Kmiatek, 88 of Hammond, Indiana passed away on September 9, 2021 at her home. Mania was born on December 14, 1932 to the late Andrew and Anna Dlugopolski.

On May 12, 1956 she married Ben A. Kmiatek who preceded her in death along with her daughter, Kim Marie Kmiatek, brother Chester and...