All Obituaries

Agapita “Chata” Arias Coronado, age 79 of Whiting, IN passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024.  She is survived by 7 children: Vera (Phillip) Champion, Laura Olvera, Jose (Thyllis) Olvera, Ruben (Melissa) Olvera, Teresa (late Jaime) Sanchez, Angel (Romelia) Coronado and Erica (Jimmy) Stuman; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Private cremation services were provided by FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN. Agapita was a strong and humble woman...

Conrado V. Cortez, age 87 of East Chicago, IN passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 surrounded by his family.  He is survived by children: Reynaldo Garcia, Irma (Raymond) Sustaita, Xavier (Lisa) Garcia, Hector and Roel Cortez; grandchildren: Sara (Jerame) Hicks, Jaime (Melissa) Sustaita, Amanda (Phil) Alexander, Miguel, Cyan, Roel Jr. (Sarah Ashley) and Symone Cortez, and Gabrielle Garcia; great grandchildren: Bianca Sustaita, Jaime and Jacob Sustaita, Andrew and Jacklyn Hicks, Melonie...

Olivia Estrada (nee Samano), age 86 of East Chicago, IN passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at home. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 60 years, Luis Estrada; son: Luis (Lilly) Estrada; daughters: Veronica (Al) Slivko, Maria Elena (Jesse) Ford; grandchildren: Luis (Kristal) Estrada, Vannesa Villarreal, Meagan (Luis) Iruegas, Victoria Ford, Ava Slivko, James Ford; great grandchildren: Tristan Comanse, Mariah Comanse, Luis Estrada, Niyelli Estrada, Bradley Dorsey,...

Raul N. Ceja, age 90 of Hammond, IN passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024.  Raul is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ceja and son, Thomas (Beth) Ceja.  He is survived by his children: Ralph (Lisa), Toni, Jeanette (Michael), James (Janet), and Michael; 8 grandchildren: Charles Sr., Jamie (Dave), Leah, Michael Jr., Rachel (Justin), Danielle (Brady), Morgan, and Victoria; 11 great grandchildren: David “Chooch”, Charlie Jr., David, Marisa, Daniel, Liliana, Elena, Nolan,...

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...