Francisco Humberto Maldonado “Frank”, age 67 of Hammond, IN passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Migdalia Maldonado; 4 children: Frank (Yvonne), Humberto (Celia), Tamira and Carlos Maldonado; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-granddaughters; siblings: Francisco Maldonado, Carmen (Pedro) Correa and Shirley Maldonado; numerous nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Felisa Maldonado.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 10:00 am at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1445 Hoffman Street, Hammond, IN with Rev. Erlin Garcia, officiating.  Burial to follow at St. John Cemetery, Hammond, IN.  Visitation at FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN will be from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, April 22, 2016 and from 9:30 am until time of Mass at the Church on Saturday.

Frank was a Vietnam U.S. Marine Corp Veteran where he was a Purple Heart recipient serving at the battle of Khe Sanh.  He was a passionate fisherman who enjoyed the outdoors.  To share a memory or send a permanent online condolence, logon to www.fifefuneralhome.com

 Service Information