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Manuel Gonzalez Obituary

Manuel Gonzalez, 88 of Gary, Indiana passed away Monday, March 23, 2015 at St Mary Medical Center, Hobart, IN. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Rosa. 2 sons; Luis Manuel (Kay) & Oscar Gonzalez, 4 daughters; Mary Isabel (Edward) Reyes, Hilda (Fernando) Reyes, Andrea Sylvia (Jesus) Gutierrez & Norma (Paul Hughes) Stojakovich, 13 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren, 1 Brother Roberto (late Elizabeth) Gonzalez & 1 Sister Norcosa (Antonio) Munoz, 3 Brothers-In-Law & 1 Sister-In-Law of Mexico & many Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 9:15 a.m. from Oleska-Pastrick Funeral Home, 3934 Elm St., (1 blk north of Columbus Dr.-US 12) East Chicago, IN with Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, East Chicago with Father Carlos Martinez, A.I.C. officiating. At rest, St John Catholic Cemetery, Hammond,IN. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. Rosary Service at 7:00 P.M. at the Oleska-Pastrick Funeral Home. Mr. Gonzalez was a retired employee of LTV Steel Company and longtime member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church & Holy Rosary Church,Gary.He was a loving & caring husband, father & grandfather & was happiest whenever he was with his family & friends.

Published by Post-Tribune on Mar. 25, 2015.
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You all are in my prayers. He was a great man. Going to be missed.

Anthony Lester

March 27, 2015

Altho I never met you, I know your Granddaughter Noemi. I am certain that her kindness and thoughtfulness were passed down from you. May God hold you in his hands.
Larry Paveza

March 27, 2015

My the Lord give your family strength during this time, your family is in our prayers.

amparo escobedo

March 27, 2015

May God comfort you and your family during this time. May you find peace in knowing he now lives in a heavenly place without pain or sorrow.

Pamela Oliver-Perez

March 27, 2015

Our deepest condolences, you are in our prayers.

Rudy and Hattie Pena

March 25, 2015

Though you have a loss, he was a part of your life for many years. He will alwsys be here in spirit, in your thoughts, in your heart. Through the sorrow, there can be a smile.

David Gonzalez

March 25, 2015

To all of the Gonzalez family,Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Norma you are in my heart during this difficult time. God Bless and help you to find peace .

Kim And Greg Ford

March 25, 2015

So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.
Monica Kalb

March 25, 2015

Our deepest condolences for the family.

Rosemarie & Dan Mora

March 25, 2015

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Oleska-Pastrick Funeral Home Inc

3934 Elm St, East Chicago, IN 46312

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