All Obituaries

Joshua D. Perez, age 24 of Gary, IN passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021.  He is survived by his mother, Jessica Perez (Orlando Lopez); father, Arnulfo Flores; maternal grandparents, Richard and Yvonne Perez; paternal grandmother, Maria Lopez; girlfriend, Victoria Hernandez; 15 siblings: Maritza, Nicholas (Cecilia), Isabella, Jacob (Brianna), Sammantha, Katiyana, Jasmine, Nathaniel, Elijah, Yvette, John, Jocelyn, Nicholas, Leinani and Oscar (Elvia); goddaughter, Nevaeh Olivo; many...

Reymundo “Rey” Camarillo, Sr., age 68 of East Chicago, IN passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021.  He is survived by 3 children: Reymundo (Heather Manzo) Camarillo, Jr., Michael Camarillo and Sandra (Revertus) Bratcher; 7 grandchildren: Sethe Camarillo, Miguel Camarillo, Marisol Camarillo, Marina Camarillo, Sophia Camarillo, Alyssa Bratcher and Carmen Bratcher; siblings: Ana (Richard) Esparza, Frank Camarillo, Juanita Black and Andrea Cerros; numerous nieces and nephews;...

Shirley Mae Castillo (nee Conn), age 74, of Hammond, IN, passed away January 16, 2021.  Shirley is survived by 2 daughters:  Melanie (Crispin) (nee Hluska) Garcia and Andrea (nee Hluska) Kane; 4 grandchildren:  Chase Kane, Antonio M., Crispin, and Ashley Garcia; sister, LaVonne (nee Conn) Misirly; brother, Ronald (Charlotte) Conn; numerous Castillo family members; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by her husband, John Castillo; parents, Charles and...

Alejandro  Aguayo, age 35 of Hammond, IN passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021.  He is survived by his wife, Olga Aguayo; mother, Maria Castaneda; 5 siblings: Alma Aguayo, Angelica Aguayo, Jose M. Aguayo, Elizabeth Aguayo and Guadalupe Aguayo; numerous loving nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his father, Jose M. Aguayo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 10:00 am at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1445 Hoffman Street, Hammond, IN. ...

Amalia Torres, age 81 of Chicago, IL passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021.  She is survived by 2 sisters, Teresa (late Ricardo) Rodriguez and Herminia Castillo; 1 brother, Julio (Evita) Torres; numerous nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by her parents, Julio C. and Julia V. Torres; brother, Arturo Torres. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, January 18, 2021 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 3510 Deodar Street, East Chicago, IN with Rev. Carlos Sosa...

Geraldine “Gerri” Czerny, age 78 of East Chicago, IN passed away Monday, January 11, 2021.  She is survived by 3 daughters: Donna (Mick) Montrose, Karen De Jesus and Patricia (David) Ramirez; 4 grandchildren: Michelle Ramirez, Kristina De Jesus, Jessica Escobar and Monica Avila; 4 great grandchildren: Alex, Melody, Cristian and Isabella; sister, Marie (late Louis) Novak.  Preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Czerny (1998). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held...

Antonio A. Peña, age 87 of East Chicago, IN passed away from complications due to COVID-19 on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Veteran’s Home, W. Lafayette, IN.  He is survived by 3 children: Mary Peña, Antonio G. (Diego) Peña and Ray (Gema) Peña; 2 grandchildren, Mireya and Joaquin Peña; sisters, Maria (late Damaso) Castellon and Rachel Herrera; nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his wife, Rose (nee Ruelas) Peña (2019); son,...

Richard Antony Rubacava, age 57 of East Chicago, IN passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at home.  He is survived by 2 children; cousin and caregiver, Paul Obregon. Private cremation services were provided by FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN. Richard was a former mechanic at Merlin’s Muffler Shop in Alsip, IL.  To share an online condolence, logon to www.fifefuneralhome

Roberto Salvador Chavez, Jr. age 63 of East Chicago, IN passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Private services were provided by FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN. To share an online condolence, logon to www.fifefuneralhome.com

Juan Jose Ruvalcaba, age 59 of East Chicago, IN passed away Monday, January 4, 2021.  He is survived by his wife of 23 years Beatriz Ruvalcaba; 3 children: Andrea, Emiliano and Ximena Ruvalcaba; mother, Andrea Elizondo; 7 brothers and sisters; numerous nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his father, Francisco Ruvalcaba; brother, Rafael Ruvalcaba. Visitation at the FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN will be from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Wednesday,...