All Obituaries

Debbie Rose McArdle, age 65, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022. Debbie was born in East Chicago, Indiana, eventually retiring to Florida.  She took pride in caring for her swimming pool, which she swam in daily, and tending to her plants.  She enjoyed having company and spent many hours talking outside by her pool. Debbie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.  She is survived by her daughters:  Jennifer (Ben) Hancock and Jamie...

Delma S. Bastardo, age 57 of East Chicago, IN passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022. She is survived by her daughter, Amy B Flores; 2 sons, Jose Ramirez and Rayfe (Rita) Riley; 3 grandchildren: Yaritza Flores, Daniel Riley and Adrian Riley; father, Jose S. Bastardo; 3 brothers: Albert Bastardo, Arthur (Irene) Bastardo and Jose Bastardo, Jr.; nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by her mother, Olga S. Bastardo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 10:00 am at...

Fabio Alvarez, age 61 of East Chicago, IN passed away Friday, June 24, 2022.  He is survived 2 children, Fabio Alvarez, Jr. and Elena Alvarez; 5 brothers: Tony Alvarez, Alonso Alvarez, Victor, Alvarez, Raul Alvarez and Gerardo Alvarez; numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. Funeral arrangements are pending at the FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN.  Funeral and Burial will be held in Momax, Zacatecas, Mexico. To share an online condolence, logon to...

Ruben Melendez, age 63 of Fort Worth, TX passed away Monday, June 20, 2022. (Complete obituary to follow soon) Visitation at the FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN will be from __pm to __pm on Friday, July 8, 2022.  Private cremation to follow. To share an online condolence, logon to www.fifefuneralhome.com

Antonio G. Mora, age 35 of Hammond, IN passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022.  He is survived by 3 children: Julian Mora (age 15), Aylani Mora (age 9) and Isaac Mora (age 5); fiancée, Jennifer Sorrels; parents, Fulgencio and Maria Mora; brother, David Mora; sister, Jacqueline (fiancée Francisco Perez) Mora; aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation at the FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN will be from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 30,...

Willie Mae Williams, age 88 of East Chicago, IN passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago,IN.  She is survived by 1 son, Kerry A. Williams (Carmen) of East Chicago, IN; 2 daughters, Rita and Beverly Williams of East Chicago, IN; 1 grandson, Tyrone Griffin of East Chicago, IN; 1 granddaughter, Deana Williams of Merrillville, IN; 3 great grandchildren, Braiden Griffin of East Chicago,IN,  Ulani Griffin of Indianapolis, IN and Raquan...

Timothy M. Burfield, age 64 of Whiting, IN passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022.  He is survived by his wife, Darlene Burfield (nee Yager); step daughter, Cara (William) Christacakos; step grandchildren, Hayden and Ben Christacakos; mother, Phyllis J. Burfield; brother, James (Nancy) Burfield; nephew, James W. (Chelsa) Burfield; niece, Erin (Costa) Marcotsis; 1 grand niece and 3 grand nephews; many aunts, uncles and cousins.  Preceded in death by his father, James E. Burfield. A...

Rudy L. Garcia, age 72 of East Chicago, IN passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022.  Rudy is survived by 4 siblings: Mary Sanchez, Jose (Alice) Garcia, Isabell (William Tronjo) Garcia and Xavier Garcia; sister-in-law, Diane Garcia; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Preceded in death by parents:  Joseph and Hope (nee Cortez) Garcia; and siblings:  Alice Quijas, Jesse James (late Rosa) Garcia, Henry Garcia, Angel Garcia, and Salvador Garcia. Visitation at...

Leroy Harris, age 84, of Hammond / Griffith, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Leroy is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, JoAnn; 4 children: Mickey (Lisa) Harris, Kelly (Toby) Jamison, Scott (Jody) Harris, and Kasey (Jason) Kendall; grandchildren: Andrew (Megan), Tyler, Madison, Shannon (Mick), Ava, Dylan, and Kaiden; great-grandchildren: Landon and Jamison; sister: Lena Kraus; sister-in-law: Jeanne Cvitkovich; brother-in-law: John R. (Kathy) Cvitkovich; and...

Inez T. Davids, age 82, of Whiting, Indiana, formerly of East Chicago, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022.  Inez is survived by 4 sons:  Lee R. (Yolanda) Davids, David M. (Donna) Davids, Jeffrey A. (Gloria) Davids, and Henry H. (Jennifer) Davids; 2 daughters:  Lora L. Davids and Donna M. (Frederico) Lopez; 12 grandchildren:  Marlene Martinez, Mia L. Lopez, Frederico Lopez, David Gutierrez, Ashlynn Davids, Ashley Bailey, Ariel Szczecina, Alyssa Davids, Jeffrey...