All Obituaries

Jose Encarnacion Sanchez Flores, age 86, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Uncle was taken to be with our Heavenly Father on September 22, 2020. He was born on March 25, 1934 in Santa Rosa de Lima, Guanajuato, México. Preceded in death by his parents Jose and Natalia Sanchez, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, and by his son George Sanchez. George is waiting at God’s heavenly gate to welcome him with a big smile and open arms.    Accompanied by his wife Natalia, Jose came...

Alfonso R. Martinez was born on April 20, 1958 to Julia Martinez in Brownsville, TX.  Alfonso gave his life to Jesus when brother, Alfonso Casares guided him to Christ in 1995.  He was a member fo Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostal in East Chicago, IN with Pastor Israel (Sara) Ramos for many years.  He then left for El Paso, TX and lived there for 10 years. He then returned to Indiana to become an active member of Pentecostal Church with Pastor Esteban (Maggie) Perez.  His...

Jaime “James” F. Gomez (Zadora Zadora), age 65 of East Chicago, IN passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at home.  He is survived by his mother, Liduvina (Flores) Gomez; 2 brothers, Jose Gomez and Valeriano (Pat) Gomez; numerous nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his father, Valeriano Gomez; brother, Roger Gomez; sister, Liduvina Gomez. Private cremation services were provided by FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN. Jaime was a...

Helen T. Rutell (nee Adomaitis), age 102 of Munster, IN passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, September 18, 2020 at 12:30 pm at Our Lady of Consolation Church, 8303 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN with Rev. Peter J. Muha officiating.  Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Portage, IN. To share an online condolence, logon to www.fifefuneralhome.com

Louis Vasquez, Jr., "Coach Louie" age 69 of East Chicago, IN passed away Monday, September 14, 2020.  He is survived by his wife, Lillian E. Vasquez; children: Louis Vasquez III, Danielle (Carlos) Rodriguez and Steven Vasquez, Mario Orueta, Carlos Gonzalez and Michael Henney and Jalen Aaron whom he loved as one of his own; 7 grandchildren: Amaya, Lupito and Nyeli Vasquez, Carlos, Olivia and Rubi Rodriguez, Liliahna Gonzalez; siblings: Cynthia Castro, Sylvia (Jacinto)...

Doris M. Abreu, age 65, of East Chicago passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at St. Mary Hospital in Hobart.  Doris is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Andres Abreu Lopez; son, Jorge Abreu; two daughters:  Damaris Abreu and Lillian (significant other, Jimmy Saucedo) Abreu; 4 grandchildren:  Nicholas Austin, Benjamin Jordan, Christian Lucas and Amara Rose; father, Eligio Maldonado; brothers:  Eligio Maldonado, Jr., Ted Maldonado, Joel Maldonado, Samuel...

Maria H. Vidaurri, age 70 of East Chicago, IN passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020.  She is survived by 8 children: Estela (John) Jackson, Esmeralda (Alfonso) Gutierrez, Luis Antonio Perez, Edgar Vidaurri, Edward Vidaurri, Eliberto Vidaurri, Elsa (Ambrocio) Hernandez and Junior (Martha) Vidaurri; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Paula (Natividad) Cardenas and Rosa (Jorge) Rodriguez; and other brothers and sisters. Preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth...

Jesus “Jesse” Mendez Suarez, age 60 of East Chicago, IN passed away Thursday September 10, 2020.  He is survived by his niece Laura Cisneros Latorre. Preceded in death by parents, Josefa and Ramon Suarez, sister Zulema Suarez Cisneros, niece Josefa Suarez Cisneros.  Visitation will be on Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 9:30 to 10:15am at FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, Indiana with graveside services following at 10:30 am at...

Rodolfo Avila, age 69 of East Chicago, IN passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bernabe Avila; 5 children: Maria (Margarito) Rodriguez, Jose “Fredy” (Roberta) Avila, Rodolfo “Rudy” Avila, Saul (Gina) Avila and Gustavo Adolfo Avila; 11 grandchildren: Antonio Salgado, Ruby Avila, Hector Manuel Avila, Maritza Annette Avila, Andrez Avila, Nicholas Avila, Gabriela Avila, Alaina Avila, Xavier Avila, Ella Avila and Drew...

Ricardo Montanez, age 55, of East Chicago, Indiana passed away Monday, September 7, 2020.  Ricardo is survived by his son, Ricardo, Jr.; 15 siblings:  Vic (Wanda), Jesse, Sandra (Omar), Medi, Belo, Nando (Yoli), Robert (Tiffany), Daria, Ana (Dave), Betty (Beto), Myrna, Hector (Dawn), Jimi (Debbie), Gloria, and Blackie; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  Preceded in death by parents:  Hilario and Rosin Montanez; and brothers:  Chene, Michael and...