Obituaries

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

Cecilia Baez , age 78 of Highland, Indiana, formerly of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2021.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years Louis Baez, children Adam (Kristin) Baez, Gregory Baez, grandchildren Gabriella Baez, Brianna (Tyler) Moskalick, Marissa Baez, Alena Baez, brothers Tony (Marty) Ramirez, B.B....

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...

Jul 24, 2021

Noelia Passed away Saturday, July 24 at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago.

A private cremation will take place and a memorial Service will be at a later date.

Jul 23, 2021

Roland passed away suddenly and tragically Friday, July 23, 2021.

A complete obituary is pending .

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Jul 8, 2021

Jesse Anthony Pineda

Age 46 of East Chicago

Jesse Aka Fonz suddenly left us On July 8, 2021.

He was the best father anyone can ever have Jesse was devoted to his kids he works his whole life as a furnace operator a very dedicated working man...

Jul 5, 2021

Lisa Marie Pleitner Eslick passed away suddenly on Monday, July 5th, at the age of 38.

A loving mother, she is survived by her son Cooper and daughter Riley.

She is also survived by her parents Brian and Linda (Jakubczyk) Pleitner, Highland, three sisters, Jennifer Manford (Justin), Houston,TX, Renee Pleitner (Don Skalka),...

Jul 1, 2021

Raymond “Ray” Alfaro Merrillville Raymond Alfaro age 81 passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Community Hospital, Munster.

He is survived by his wife Lala of 33 years, daughter Christine Alfaro, son Jesse Arambula, and children Irma, Clarissa, Greg, Norma ,Maggie and Regina, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Retired from Inland...

Jun 19, 2021

Sunday, 4/28/19

To whom it may concern,

I Louisa S. Campero writing out my obituary. Everyone knows me by name: Sandy, Sandra, Cindy, Mama.

I have three children; Michael Carlos and Angela. Three grandchildren Mariah Santiago, Kassidy Campero, Juan Carlos Campero Jr.

One sister Jackie Campero....

Jun 15, 2021

Guilla went home to Jesus on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at age 94.

Guilla was born to Nicomedes and Ignacia Trinidad on December 2, 1926 in Ciales, Puerto Rico. She met her husband, Ramon at a young age in Puerto Rico.

They married on February 2, 1945 and went on to have...

Jun 12, 2021

Alejandra “Alex” M. Garza

East Chicago

The untimely passing of Alejandra “Alex” Garza age 32 of East Chicago has left many heartbroken.

Our courageous daughter, loving sister, devoted mother was a genuine friend. Alex was a shooting star and “amber is the color of her energy”

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