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Manuel "Melo" Sanchez
Nov 24, 2020
Manuel “Melo” Sanchez 87, of Hammond, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Melo was born in El Paso, Texas in the little town of Smeltertown on December 11, 1932 to Ascencion and Lucia Sanchez.
In 1946 he moved with his Grandmother Crucita to live with her in Indiana Harbor and seven years later...
Rosa Juarez
Nov 21, 2020
Rosa passed away peacefully Saturday, November 21, 2020 at home.
A complete obituary is pending.
A visitation will be Tuesday, November 23, 2020 from 3-7 pm at the Funeral Home
A burial will be Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 11am DIRECTLY at Mount Hope Cemetery, 11500 South Fairfield Ave., Chicago, IL.
Juan M. Gonzalez Sr.
Nov 2, 2020
Juan passed away suddenly Monday, November 2, 2020 at St Catherine Hospital, East Chicago, IN.
A complete obituary is pending.
Burial will take place in Mexico at a later date.
Eugene J. Hanyzewski Sr.
Oct 30, 2020
Eugene J Hanyzewski Sr. age 94 of Highland (formerly of East Chicago) passed away peacefully at home on October 30th. He was born on November 3rd, 1925 in Michigan City, Indiana to Martin and Josephine (Kuc) Hanyzewski.
Eugene was a graduate of Hammond Tech and Purdue Calumet University. He was a jack of all trades and a MacGyver of fixing...
Maria Luisa Olvera
Oct 27, 2020
Maria Luisa Olvera
Hammond / East Chicago
Maria age 73 of Hammond passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.. Maria Olvera born in Laredo, Texas
Mom was our queen, one beautiful diamond, now she’ll shine at night with the bright stars.
Maria is survived by her Ex-husband and friend Carlos H. Rodriguez, children, Laura (late...
Alayah Rose DeLuna
Oct 11, 2020
Alayah Rose DeLuna of Chicago, IL was born October 9, 2020 and passed away peacefully with her loving parents by her side on October 11, 2020 at Lurie’s Children’s Hospital of Chicago, IL.
She is survived by her loving parents Elysia Alamillo and Eduardo DeLuna III: Her 3 wonderful sisters Audrey Christine DeLuna, Aria Lynn DeLuna, and Amaryllis Star DeLuna: Her...
Ramiro "Melo" Ramos
Oct 9, 2020
Ramiro "Melo" Ramos
EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA
Ramiro (Melo) Ramos, 60, of East Chicago, passed away on Friday, October 09, 2020. A man who was big hearted and always willing to help others, who would fix your car for a few laughs and some beers.
A little brother that enjoyed a day of hunting and fishing. A big brother that did not let anyone...
Ann Marie Zaragoza
Sep 28, 2020
Ms. Ana Maria Zaragoza (Ann), age 76, of East Chicago, passed away Monday afternoon, September 28, 2020, at her son’s residence.
She was born June 22, 1944, in Laredo, TX. A daughter to the late Amadita and Ramon Mora.
She was preceded in death by her brother Ramon Mora Junior. She was Roman Catholic and a member of St. Stanislaus...
Michael C. Kuchta
Sep 28, 2020
Michael C. Kuchta June 28, 1960- September 28, 2020
Michael C. Kuchta age 60 of Hebron Indiana, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 28, 2020.
Michael is survived by his mother Georgia of Crown Point, Brother Gar (Mo) Fraley of Wisconsin, sisters Deborah of Valparaiso, and Karen of Crown Point, nephew Colton Kuchta, niece Carson (Tom) Thliveris, and other close...

Minardo Colunga Noriega
Sep 27, 2020
Minardo passed away suddenly at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago.
A private Cremation was held and his ashes will remain with his family.
Miguela Sepulveda
Sep 22, 2020
Miguela Sepulveda, age 83, was called to heaven on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. She was born on August 29, 1937, in Caguas Puerto Rico.
Miguela is survived by many loving brothers and sisters, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was the heart and soul of her family and shared so much love and joy with anyone who had the honor of...
Richard P. Garza
Sep 13, 2020
Richard P. Garza Age 57 of Whiting, Indiana and South Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Sunday September 13, 2020.
He is survived by his children: Madelyn, Alex, Richard Jr., Samantha, Roberta, Donald, and Joanna. Dear brothers and sisters: Manuel (Adel) Garza, Mario(Maria) Garza, Thomas(Carmilla) Garza, Delilah Garza and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Mother and Father Thomas and...
Pedro A. Fuentes
Sep 5, 2020
Pedro A. Fuentes de 86 años de edad de East Chicago falleció pacíficamente en Regency / St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago con su amada familia a su lado
Un obituario completo está pendiente.
Maria "Wanda" Roque
Jul 31, 2020
Reunited in paradise. Forever young and in peace
Maria “Wanda” Roque, age 79, was called home by the Lord on Thursday, July 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fedell P. Roque, and parents, Reynaldo and Juventina Medellin. Maria is survived by her children: Nora (Abel) Arroyo, Michael Roque, and Mark (Eppie) Roque; 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and...
Lydia Ortiz
Jul 24, 2020
Lydia Ortiz (beloved mother and grandmother), age 71, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2020 due to cardiac arrest. She was born on July 5, 1949 in Naranjito, Puerto Rico.
She is the daughter of Julio Ortiz and Carmen Quinones both deceased. She was a dedicated member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, East Chicago for over 20 years.
She loved...
Felix Diaz
Jul 16, 2020
In loving memory of Felix Diaz, a beloved Husband, Father and Grand-Father.
Dearly loved and missed. A faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Felix passed away peacefully, at his home Thursday, July 16, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his children Gloria Tellado, Felix M. Diaz, Joanne Velez, Richard Diaz, Renaldo Diaz and Noel...
Gloria B. Mendoza
Jul 15, 2020
Gloria passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Community Hospital, Munster.
She was the loving mother of three children: Paul Mendoza Jr, Guadalupe Mendoza and Alyssa Mendoza; 5 grandchildren Guadalupe Jr, Alyanna, Theodore, Jaycob and Lydia. Survived by one brother Hector (Elma) and one sister Maria. Nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.
Preceded in death by husband Paul...
Zenaida Olivares
Jul 7, 2020
Zenaida Olivares age 79 of East Chicago, Indiana passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Sebos Nursing home in Hobart, Indiana.
She is preceded in death by her husband Jose M. Olivares Sr. (Manolo),her older son Joseito Pena and her daughter Teresa Pena from Cuba. Her living children are Maria Gonzalez, Jose M. Olivares Jr. and her son from Cuba...
Rafael A. Soto
Jun 29, 2020
Rafael passed away Monday, June 29, 2000 at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago.
A private cremation was held.
A complete obituary is pending.
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