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Fernando Porras Obituary

FERNANDO PORRAS, SR. HAMMOND, IN Fernando Porras, Sr., age 73, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born to the late Salvador and Lucia Porras on January 20, 1938 in Fabens, TX. Fernando Porras leaves his loving and devoted wife of 51 years of marriage, Trinidad "Trini" Porras; seven loving sons: Rick and Michael Cuevas, Fernando Porras, Jr., Richard (Karen) Porras, David Porras, Joseph (Cindy) Porras, and Fernando Jesse Porras, III; four loving daughters: Cynthia (Pete) Puentes, Rosemarie (Fred) McMahan, Christine (Roy) Torres, and Monica Brown; 34 loving grandchildren; 19 loving great grandchildren; and numerous loving nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his beloved grandsons: Roy, Jr. and Roy Andrew Torres; four beloved brothers; one beloved sister; and a beloved son-in- law, Dave Brown. Fernando retired as a Crane Operator with 33 years at Inland Steel Corporation in East Chicago, IN. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 4, 2011 from 4:00-8:00 p.m in the Main Chapel at the Ridgelawn Funeral Home, 4201 West Ridge Road, Gary, IN 46408 (219) 980-5555. Mass service will be held on Friday, August 5, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 7132 Arizona Ave., Hammond, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to the family. Committal service will be at the Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary, IN. Fernando will be deeply missed by his loving and devoted family and dear friends. God Grant Him Eternal Rest.

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Published by The Times on Aug. 3, 2011.

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August 23, 2011

Daddy its only been 2 weeks and i stil cant believe ur gone. i miss u sooo much.

jen

August 17, 2011

Jesse & family, i just wanted to say sorry for your loss Fernando was an amazing fighter and definitely knew how to make me smile you guys are a strong family and will get through it

LISA MINJAREZ

August 5, 2011

TRINI & CHRIS AND PORRAS FAMILY
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ARE WITH YOU.
FRIEND LISA MINJAREZ

Rosalba Porras

August 4, 2011

Sister, our hearts,thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family,I know is hard for you but my brother in law is at peace. Remember that we are here for you always! We love and hope to see you soon.

Chave' Porras

August 3, 2011

Tio Ferni, I will certainly miss you and I will always remember the good days that you were with us, may God rest with you.

Llinda Fetla

August 3, 2011

I work with Rose, and wanted to say to her...her mom and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I took care of your dad while he was doing fairly better. He was a wonderful, strong man who loved his family dearly. He is at peace, and now al the memories of him...will help you get through this. GOD BLESS YOU...

Celina Torres

August 3, 2011

Grandpa; where to start? I miss youu so much. I love youu. I can't believe your really gone.. Youu were such a fighter an I hope to have the strength like youu as I grow older. Make sure I do good, as I get older guide me to the path I need to get me through life. Tell my brothers Andrew & Jr. I love them an will meet them someday.. Please give me the strength to say goodbye because it will be a hard process for me...

celina torres

August 3, 2011

grandpa i love you & miss you soooooo much! i'm thankful to have you as a grandpa we were close.. i know you are no longer in pain an watching over us...Tell my brothers i love them an ill meet them someday...it will be hard to say goodbye please give me the strength... love youu grandpa.

Jesse,Tony Jr. & Ramon Escobedo

August 3, 2011

Tia Trini,
Sorry about Uncle Nando. He has been through so much all these yrs. and now he has finally gotten peace. My mom and us will be here for you. RIP Uncle Nando,watch over your family and especially Tia Trini.

Tony & Angie Escobedo

August 3, 2011

Uncle Fernando,
May you now rest in peace with all your family in Heaven. Tia Trini, sorry to hear about uncle Nando. He is no longer in pain. RIP Uncle Nando

August 3, 2011

my deepest sympathys goes to you and your family

love alway's from
FROM THE MALDONADO'S
CHRISTOPHER'S AND GALLARZO 'S

Rosalinda Christal & Fausto Cisneros Jr & kids

August 3, 2011

My deepest sympathys go out to the family in this difficult time. My prayers are with u all now during this rough time & always.

Isabel Escobedo

August 3, 2011

No more pain, no more suffering,just the joy of eternal life with all of your love ones. You went through alot all these years my brother-in law but now you will have the peace you deserve. I will miss those days of your crazy dancing, but I have the memories. To my sister Trini, he is now your guardian angel. May God Bless you. RIP Nando.

Christine Torres

August 3, 2011

Daddy i miss and love u soo much.. I know u are at peace now and in no more pain, i only pray that god gives me the strength to move on with without u here...

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