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Richard Pagan Obituary

RICHARD C. PAGAN, JR. HESSVILLE, IN Richard C. Pagan, Jr. "Noodles", age 39 of Hessville, passed away Monday, April 26, 2010. He is survived by his son, Josh Pagan; father, Richard C. Pagan, Sr. of Puerto Rico; sisters: Silvia (Juvy) Pimentel and Ruby (Gus) Rios both of Hessville; grandmother, Maria Pagan of Puerto Rico; aunts and uncles: Dennis Lopez, Jose "Papo" Pagan, Doris (Julio) Santos, Lynette Lopez, and Santa Martinez; nieces and nephews: Carlos (Crystal) Flores, Gus "Peanut" Rios, Faustino "Chuchu" Flores, Sonia "Lala" Rios, Marissa Pimentel, and Juvy Pimental Jr.; great nephew, Antonio "Nene" Flores; and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria "Nena"; grandparents: Jose Pagan, Raleigh and Caroline Lopez; uncle, Raleigh "Taty" Lopez; and aunt, Caroline "Cuddles" Lopez. A prayer service will be held Friday, April 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Solan Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave. (corner of Main and Kennedy), Schererville, IN with Pastor John Martinez officiating. Richard will lie in state at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until time of prayers, and will be laid to rest at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. with a funeral service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Richard graduated from Morton High School in Hammond in 1989. He was a member of Local #41 Labor Union. He was always active with his nieces and nephews sports activities. Richard was a loving son, brother, and uncle that will be dearly missed. He believed in helping others by being a tissue donor. In Lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be greatly appreciated.

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Published by The Times from Apr. 28 to Apr. 29, 2010.

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Dennis Lopez

April 26, 2011

Noodles, today make 1 year you went home to GOD, your mom Nena and the familys, just want you to know I miss you so very much, there days I wait for your phone call, you telling me your on your way here, but it hit me so hard cause I know your not coming to florida, your in heaven. But I know nephew there will be day will all be together again, see you soon, save me place, Love you, Uncle Dennis

Richard in S. Petes beach Florida

Dennis Lopez

April 26, 2011

Elisa Lopez

April 25, 2011

Noodles,
We miss you very much. I wish heaven wasn't so far away. Thank you for the good and crabby times. We love you!
Elisa,Angelika, Nick , and Noah

Gus Rios

February 7, 2011

Dear Tio ,

I miss you dearly .

Love ,
Peanut.

Gus Rios

February 7, 2011

Dear Tio ,

I miss you dearly .

Love,
Peanut .

sherry brown

January 10, 2011

Noodles, wow t has been so many years and so many memories that i will cherish forever. I think of you often and miss you Forever and will love you always!!!!

Ruby Pagan

January 10, 2011

I Love you Big Brother!

Noodles

Ruby Pagan

January 10, 2011

Noodle you are my only brother & Oldest. I can't believe your gone . Life have'nt been very easy with out you. There has'nt been one day that past that I don't think of you! I Love you Noodles & Miss you dearly... One day we will be together again....

Eliseo & Nedda, Johnny, Kaleb and Giana-Emilia Almazan

May 1, 2010

Dear Richard Sr., Silvia and Ruby,
We are thinking of you and know that in time, comfort and peace will come.
We love You Cousin Noodles!

Elisa Lopez

May 1, 2010

Dear Noodles,
Thank you for always being there for me. You have been like a brother to me these past years. I love you very much and will be forever thankful to you.
Love,
Elisa

Elisa Lopez

May 1, 2010

Dear Noodles,
Thank you for always being there for me, I am forever thankful. You have been more like a brother to me these past years. I love you very much and will see you again in heaven.
Your Cousin
Elisa

S. Cohen

April 29, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carmen Cruz

April 29, 2010

Sorry to hear about your loss, may he rest in peace.

Jana Renfro

April 29, 2010

We are so very sorry for the loss of your son and brother. We know there are no words that will ease the pain. Remember the good times that you shared and you will realize how very much they will comfort you.

Anita Ayers

April 29, 2010

Pastor Dennis,
All of us here at Shiloh's Place are sending love and prayers you you and your loved ones. We have not "lost" Noodles, we know exactly where he is and soon we will join him and all the others that have gone on before us. May the God of all comfort hold you in the palm of his hand.

Big Hugs & Prayers, Pastor Anita Ayers

Hector Reyes

April 29, 2010

Richie, Silvia, Ruby and family, words will never express how saddened we are. You have lost both a son and brother. I often saw "Noodles" as a son and I will love and miss him dearly. I know he was a good son and brother and it hurts me to write this but I know that he is with God and I pray that God blesses you and all the family. Always know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
Hector, Margot & Augi

Matt Marcum

April 28, 2010

RIP Old Friend

Rosalinda & Louie Acevez/Munoz

April 28, 2010

To the Pagan family and Dennis Lopez, We are so sorry to hear about Richard.Our hearts go out to you all. Our prayers are with you all.Richard, say hello to my godparents,Carolina and Raliegh, my godsister Nena and Taty and Cuddles.Give them all a big hug and kiss for us .

Maria Ibarra

April 28, 2010

I was so sad to hear of Noodles passing, I met him through a great friend, I later worked with him at B.P.,he always watched out for me. Rest in peace "my friend". May your family find consolation within one another.

maria frausto

April 28, 2010

I was so saddened to hear about you going home to our lord but you will always b remembered and missed

Dennis Lopez

April 28, 2010

Noodles I will miss you very much,I enjoy all our times together nephew. To loose you is deep hurt for me but I know your with GOD and your mom and the familys, say hi to them for me Noodles.. love and miss you always. Love, Uncle Dennis

Fay Ferrer

April 28, 2010

Rich, I am at loss of words to hear of your death. I will always remember the fond memories and laughs we have shared. I will never forget our trip to Chicago with our friends to see the drag races. I pray for comfort to your love ones. You will be missed. Love you Cousin.

April 28, 2010

We loved "Noodles" and will always miss him. He's with his Momma, Taty, Cuddles, and Grandma Caroline and Grandpa Raleigh now, as well as all the rest of the family. He was the sweetest and went straight to heaven.
Love,
Aunt Esther, Uncle Robert Salinas and Cousins.

April 28, 2010

Morton Class of 1989 would like to extend it's condolences to Rich's Family. We will never forget you Rich, not for one day. You were and will always be someone's friend. Much Love,
Morton Class of 1989

Marcelino Lopez

April 28, 2010

Growing up Noodles was like an older brother to me. I loved him very much and I will miss him.

April 28, 2010

The Pagan family- we're soooo sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! God Bless all of you!

Shanan Davidson-McCann

April 28, 2010

I am saddened to hear of the loss of a classmate. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Santa Martinez

April 28, 2010

My Dear Noodles, We wll miss you very much, But you will always be in my heart.....Mijo i love you...what more can i say... Tia Santa

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