All Obituaries

Olivia Estrada (nee Samano), age 86 of East Chicago, IN passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at home.  (Complete obituary to follow soon). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 3510 Deodar Street, East Chciago, IN with Rev. Diego Florez officiating. Burial to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN.  Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the Church on Tuesday morning. To share an online...

Paul Joseph Villarreal, 58 years of age, of Dyer, IN was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He is survived by his siblings; Rachel Villarreal Ortiz, Cecelia (Rafael) DeJesus, Natalie Villarreal, Madeline (Clement) Murrell, David Villarreal, Suzanne (David) Parker and Gerald (Rhonda) Villarreal.  Numerous Nephews, Nieces, Great nephews, and nieces. Numerous Uncles and Aunts. Paul was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Amy Villarreal,...

Teresa M. Lopez, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024. Preceded in death by her loving parents/uncle, Obdulia C. Soto, Cecilio M. Soto, Rumaldo Moreno, and Sixta Cuadrado, as well as her sisters/brothers Nilda Delgado, Miguel A. Lopez, Francisco Lopez, Daisy M. Cuadrado, Adalberto Delgado.  Teresa is survived by her loving husband Benjamin C. Lopez, her aunts/uncle Juanita Cuadrado, Elihu Centeno (Alejita), and her...

Marilyn C. LaPointe (nee Constant), age 79 of East Chicago, IN passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024. She is survived by her husband, James M. LaPointe. (Complete obituary to follow soon). Private cremation services were provided by FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN. Marillyn was a retired Secretary from St. Catherine Hospital.  To share an online condolence, logon to www.fifefuneralhome.com

Deborah Lynn Williamson (Bach/Martin), age 65 of Schererville, IN passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Williamson and two sisters, Suzie Bach and Sister Connie Bach, Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ; nieces Kristin Bach (Ka ‘Vonne Smith) and Ashley (La ‘Ray Williams); great nephew Malachi Williams; step-sons Tommy (Theresa) Williamson and Brandon Williamson;  and step-grandchildren:  Savannah (Crider), and Tommy, Emma...

Javier “Campa” Olvera, age 49, of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024.  Javier is survived by his wife, Eleuteria Munoz; 2 sons:  Adolfo Olvera and Leonel Olvera; parents:  J. Isabel Olvera and M. Dolores Aguilar; mother-in-law, Consuelo Jimenez; 7 brothers and 1 sister. Preceded in death by his father-in-law, Gregorio Munoz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, April 6, 2024, 10:30 am at St. Mary Church, Indianapolis...

Mary Katherine Lopez (nee Price), age 71 of Gary, IN passed away Friday, March 29, 2024.  She is survived by her husband, David J. Lopez; 4 children: Anthony (Cheryl) Smith, Scott (Kim) Smith, John (Wendy) Price Van Cleve and Jennifer (Bill) Cullen; 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; brother, James (Victoria) Price; nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 19515 - 115 the Avenue, Mokena, IL with Rev. Dindo...

Mary (Blanco) Jimenez, age 92 of Hammond, IN formerly of East Chicago, IN passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 gracefully at home.  She is mother of 4 children: Frank (Patricia) Jimenez, Sandra (Alex) Garza, Ricky Jimenez and late Anthony “Tony” Jimenez; 9 grandchildren: Frankie, David (Rebecca), Justin and Jay Jimenez, Susan (Mark) Gonzalez and Noah Garza, Gina (Saul) Avila, Ricky,  (Hayley) Jimenez and Evan Jimenez; great grandchildren: Emeterio, Alycia and Cayden...

  Luis Ramirez has sadly passed away on Sunday March 24, 2024. He was 27 years old. He leaves behind two beautiful children Sienna and Aurelius with Alexandra Rosales.  His girlfriend Emily Gonzalez and their beloved dog Scruffles.  Funeral Services will be held at Fife Funeral Home located at 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN. Visitation will be held at Fife Funeral Home on Tuesday April 2, 2024 from 4pm-9pm. Burial services will be held at Fife...

Susana “Susanita” Escobedo Juarez, age 78, of Porter, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.  Susana is survived by her 6 children: Jose Antonio (Silvia Medina), Rosario Zavala, Rosa Maria Barragan (Javier Barragan), Fernando Zavala (Rosalinda Quillares), Marina Zavala, Maria Isabel Zavala Cintora (Juan Manuel Cintora); 18 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and 7 brothers and sisters.  Preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Zavala...