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Esteban P. Martinez

Esteban P. Martinez

Jul 15, 2022

Esteban P. Martinez, age 78, of East Chicago, Indiana passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022. 

Esteban was born on December 9, 1943. 

 

Esteban worked in the Steel Mills for 35 years. He worked three jobs at one time, during his layoff; as a gas station attendant, a custodian for the East Chicago housing authority, and worked as a janitor...

Frank Badajoza Jr.

Frank Badajoza Jr.

Jul 6, 2022

 

In Loving Memory of Frank Badajoza Jr.

 

    Born May 31, 1949.  Passed away July 6, 2022.  Internment at St John/St Joseph Catholic Cemetery. 

 

    Frank worked at St Catherine’s Hospital in East Chicago for 45 years.

He loved to listen to music, watch sports, and always knew what was on channel 2.

    

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Elijah Mateo Rivera

Elijah Mateo Rivera

Jun 19, 2022

Elijah Mateo Rivera passed away suddenly June, 19 2022 at Community Hospital, Munster.

 A memorial Gathering will be held Tuesday, July 5, 2022 from 5-8pm.

A complete obituary is pending

A private Cremation will follow.

Joshua  "Josh"  Anthony Weathers

Joshua "Josh" Anthony Weathers

Jun 13, 2022

Joshua Anthony Barry Weathers

"Josh"

 

was born on March 3, 1983 in Harris, New York to Jodi Barry. Josh transitioned into Heaven on June 13, 2022. He was 39 years old.

 

Josh grew up in upstate New York with his family before they traded in real pizza, bagels and the best coast for cornfields and cows in humid,...

Miguel "Gelo"  Nieves

Miguel "Gelo" Nieves

Jun 8, 2022

 

Miguel “Gelo” Nieves

East Chicago

Miguel “Gelo” Nieves was born on September 27, 1949 in Ciales, Puerto Rico. Miguel is survived by his siblings Gloria Olmos (+Ray), Teresa Calinski (+Frank), Millie Guevara (Robert) and Ramon Nieves Jr. (Angie). He has numerous nieces and nephews of whom he cherished.

He is preceded in death by his parents, the late...

Alexander "Alex" Ruiz Martinez

Alexander "Alex" Ruiz Martinez

May 13, 2022

Alexander passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Friday, after his couragous battle with cancer.

A complete obituary and service details are pending.

Daniel A. Ramirez III

Daniel A. Ramirez III

Apr 30, 2022

Daniel A. Ramirez III

East Chicago

 Daniel age 23 passed away suddenly Saturday, April 30, 2022.

He is survived by his Fiancé Antonia Cantu and three sons Daniel IV, Killian and Alfio.

Mother Sara Padilla and father Daniel Ramirez Jr. Three siblings Sianna, Anthony and Analeah. Grandmothers Monica and Margaret Roque.

Uncles Henry Padilla and Raul Ramirez Sr. and Aunts...

Carmen  M. Miranda

Carmen M. Miranda

Mar 20, 2022

Carmen Marie Miranda, age 52, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday- March 20, 2022 surrounded by her daughters at her home in Hammond, IN., ending her ongoing battle with cervical cancer since June of 2019.Carmen was born on June 29, 1969 in Gary, IN. She was a student of the first graduating class at E.C. Central High School...

Martin Avila Jr.

Martin Avila Jr.

Mar 6, 2022

Martin passed away suddenly Sunday, March 6, 2022.

A complet obituary is pending.

Sarah N.  Earl

Sarah N. Earl

Mar 4, 2022

Sarah passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at Community Hospital, Munster surrounded by her loving family.

A complete obituary and service detaials are pending.

Valentin Gomez Sigala

Valentin Gomez Sigala

Mar 4, 2022

Valentin passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago.

A complete obituary is pending.

Jesusita "Jessie" Abeyta

Jesusita "Jessie" Abeyta

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...

Norma J. Ledesma

Norma J. Ledesma

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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Rafael Fernandez Jr.

Rafael Fernandez Jr.

Feb 15, 2022

A complete obituary is pending.

A private cremation will be held.

Arena Mason

Arena Mason

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.

Ralph Fabbri

Ralph Fabbri

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...

Pamela L. Marrero

Pamela L. Marrero

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....

Penny Lee Szczygiel

Penny Lee Szczygiel

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.

Mirlanda Gadivel Monge Ortega

Mirlanda Gadivel Monge Ortega

Dec 18, 2021

Mirlanda passed away suddenly at Methodist Hospital North Lake-

A complete obituary is pending.

Miguel Vargas Sr.

Miguel Vargas Sr.

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...

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