Photo courtesy of Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel - Hobart
Hobart, Indiana
Jun 2, 1951 – May 10, 2022 (Age 70)
Mary A. (Maldonado) Tellez, age 70 of Merrillville passed away May 10, 2022. She was born on June 2, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Jose and Cipriana Maldonado. She worked as a clerk for Rogers and Sons in East Chicago and at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago in the admissions department. Mary will always be remembered for her vibrant personality. She loved to sing, dance and socialize. She was talented with crafts and also enjoyed baking, cooking and tending to her garden. Above all, she loved her family and cherished spending time with them.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Victor Tellez; sons, Victor Tellez, Jr., Jason Tellez, Marcos (Christina) Estrada, Japheth Estrada, Eric Tellez; grandchildren, Joseph Anthony, Marcos, Jr., Arianna, Gabriella, Javen, Ophelia, Lluvia, Javier, Ariana, Vincent, Jaylyn and Isabella; 1 great granddaughter, Ava; brothers, Mike (Yolanda) Maldonado, Jesse (Nilsa) Maldonado, George (Diane) Maldonado; sister, Dolly (Curtis) Forrester; sister-in-law, Bonita Maldonado.
She was preceded in death by her dear son, Joseph Simon Estrada; brothers, Alfredo Maldonado, Joe (Judy) Maldonado; sister, Eva (Bacillo) Garcia.
A funeral service for Mary will take place Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 7:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until the time of service at the funeral home. For more information please call (219) 942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Mary. I knew Mary a long time from the mill at U.S.S. My condolences to Victor and the rest of the family. May her soul Rest In Peace.
Nettie Copeland
May 15, 2022 | LaPorte, IN | Friend
It is with deep sadness that I just found out my friend Mary was called by our Lord. I will miss her friendship and phone calls. Rest in peace my neighbor. My condolences to Victor and family. May she rest in peace.
Maria Roman
May 15, 2022 | Merrillville
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to you, Victor and your entire family. I know this is one of the hardest day of your life. My prayers are with Mary, you and both of your families. May she Rest In Peace.
Jane Navardauskas
May 14, 2022 | Portage, IN | Friend
What a precious light you brought to family and friends. May you rest in peace with all your family that left this world before you.
Sylvia Padron
May 14, 2022 | Merrillville, IN
I will miss our long talks on the phone. Give my parents, Ida and our family hugs and kisses in heaven for us.
My condolence family Maldonado & Tellez.. Sending my prayers & love.
Melva Guevara Nieves
May 14, 2022 | Orlando, FL | Family
Words can not describe how sorry I am for your loss
Michael Robinson
May 14, 2022 | Hobart, IN | Friend
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Alberto Godinez
May 14, 2022
We love you so much Mary. You will be missed. Give Grandma Bertha a hug and kiss from all of us. My mom said she knows you’re having a party in heaven with all of our family in heaven. Our thoughts, hugs, prayers and condolences to the Tellez/Maldonado family. Love from Josie, Iola, James and The Navarro/Godinez Family.
Josephine/Iola Navarro
May 14, 2022 | Chicago, IL | Family
Thank you cousin Mary for the honor of being a part of your life. I remember when I was but a little boy, your welcoming me into your home, and into your family’s life, visiting, gathering, going fishing, and teaching us about life.
You were always so kind and loving to our elders, my own mother and to our grandparents. Long before we ever heard of smiling with our eyes, Smize, you owned that. With respect and admiration. Cousin Alberto Godinez of our greater Ortiz family.
Alberto Godinez
May 14, 2022 | Chicago, IL | Family