Ralph Maravilla

Ralph Maravilla, age 79, of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away, Saturday, December 6, 2025. Ralph is survived by his wife, Maria Duarte; 6 step-children:  Amalia, Jose, Dario, Rosio, David, and Alex; 23 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren 5 siblings: Hope (late Jim) Laureano, Catherine (late, Manuel) Rodriguez, Virginia (Art) Lozano, Gregory (Rosie) Quiroz, and Mary (Tony) Monteleone; family in South Bend along with 11 nieces and nephews and cousins; and his cat, Sylvester. Preceded in death by birth mother, Concepcion (Gregory E.) Quiroz; parents: Jose and Rafaela Maravilla; and brother, Paul Quiroz.

Visitation will be on Friday, December 19, 2025 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, Indiana; prayer services at 4:30 pm with Rev. Terry Steffens officiating.  Private cremation to follow. 

Ralph retired from Inland Steel Company with over 42 years of service; member of United Steelworkers Union Local #1010 and active in union affairs; a member of Inland Steel 25 Year Club.  He enjoyed old school music, dancing and grilling for family members, especially at the Maravilla family reunion.  Ralph was a very friendly, loving and likeable person; always ready to help others. To send an online condolence, logon to: www.fifefuneralhome.com

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