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Julia Lebron-Alvarez Obituary

JULIA LEBRON-ALVAREZ MERRILLVILLE, IN Julia Lebron-Alvarez, 81 of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, IN. Julia was born January 6, 1932 in Lares, Puerto Rico the daughter of Arcelia Alvarez and Emiliano Lebron. Julia was the kindest, most loving and giving person anyone could ever meet. She was adored by all. She loved caring for and raising her nine children. Julia went on to care for her grandchildren and has touched each and every one of their lives. She was the glue and heart of this large, loving family. Julia will be deeply missed. Julia is survived by her brother, Luis (Martha) Lebron-Alvarez; sister, Lucia (Jose) Rios; nine children: Rosa Pabey, Francisco (Julie) Gonzalez, David Gonzalez, Edwin Gonzalez, Sonia (Felix) Rosa, Damary Medina, Costancio (Sandra) Gonzalez, Nelson Gonzalez and Evette (Serafin) Roman; 25 grandchildren; and 29 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, June 24, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Ridgelawn Funeral Home, 4201 West Ridge Road, Gary, IN 46408. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Main Chapel at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy donations can be made to Sonia Rosa. Julia will be deeply missed by her loving family and precious friends. God Grant Her Eternal Rest.

Published by The Times on Jun. 24, 2013.
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Damary and family,my most heartfelt prayers go out to you all in this time of sorrow. May you take comfort in knowing that your mom will now be watching over you all as your special guardian angel from heaven with a peaceful, beautiful smile.May our Lord grant you peace, love and all His blessings. Love to you all, Mel

Amelia Elizondo

June 25, 2013

To Honor Julia-a donation to UNICEF will be made.

Jorge / Lupe Romero

June 24, 2013

MAY GOD GRANT HER ETERNAL REST AND COMFORT TO THE FAMILY OUR DEEPEST HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO ALL

JOHN, ROSEMARY MARTINEZ

June 24, 2013

Sorry to hear about ur loss may God be with u and fam throughout these times.

Dina Perez

June 24, 2013

To the Gonzalez Family, I'm really sorry for your loss. I wish I could of been there to say goodbye with u, but I will be there in spirit. I luv you guys very much & God will grant the serenity & peace needed to overcome this pain. Luv u. Cuca & J
ulio

Cuca & Julio Feliciano

June 24, 2013

Tia Julia ya Papito Dios te recojio en sus brazos...ahora estas en un mejor lugar junto a tu hermosa familia..Papá y Mamá y todos tus hermanitos mi Papi (Alfredo), Esther, Millo, Bero, Anibal, Tita, Mina, Carlos y Juanito...tus sobrinos mi hermanita Biguie, Johnny, Ana Celia y demas...te recordaremos siempre desde tu hermoso pueblo q te vio nacer Lares, PR..en nombre de mi familia Lebrón Gonzalez tu cuñada Crucita y tus sobrinos Freddy, Naty,Eliza,Mildred y Brenda..y demas familia nuestras condolencias a nuestros primos por la perdida de nuestra Tia Julia...RIP..

Mildred Lebrón González

June 24, 2013

My deepest and most heartfelt condolences. I feel so blessed to have had the honor of knowing and spending so much time with Julia...she was like a second mom to me as Evette and I grew up and become moms for the first time. I love her dearly. She will be deeply missed but I'm glad I have memories that I will always cherish. Love you guys, my prayers are with you today and always.

Maribel Santiago

June 24, 2013

May God Comfort Your Family, In this Time of Sorrow

mike Gonzalez

June 24, 2013

It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.

Jenny & Swipi

Jenny Rodriguez

June 24, 2013

Rosa,Sonia,Damary and family words cannot express the sadness in my heart when i heard of your mom's passing. She was a beautiful,loving mother,grandmother great grandmother and dear friend. She is at peace and in heaven now and is now your special angel! I will always rememberher beautiful smile. May she rest in peace! I will be praying for your family that God may comfort you during this time of great sorrow! God Bless!!

Hilda,George,Lisette Pabey

June 23, 2013

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