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Geronimo Cavazos Obituary

Geronimo "Jerry" Cavazos EAST CHICAGO, IN - Geronimo "Jerry" Cavazos, age 58 of East Chicago, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 at his home. He is survived by sisters: Elma Garza-Martinez, Rosario (Jose) Valdez; brothers: Joseph Cavazos, Jaime Cavazos, and Jesus "Jesse" Cavazos; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Jose and Juanita Cavazos; sisters: Maria Perez and Diana Cavazos and brother, Edward Cavazos. Jerry was devoted to his family and known for his hats, dapper style of dressing, and respectful manners. He was proud of his Mexican heritage and loved his Mexican food and music. He loved all things Native American and was an avid history buff. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A visitation will be held Friday, January 26, 2018 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the ACEVEZ FUNERAL HOME, 4918 Magoun Avenue, East Chicago, Indiana A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. DIRECTLY at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 3510 Deodar St. with Fr. Stephen D. Kosinski officiating. A private cremation will follow. Please omit flowers. For more information and leave a condolence please visit www.acevezfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Times on Jan. 25, 2018.

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Nicosia Resident

September 19, 2020

We were just sitting here, at the East Chicago Housing Authority; Reminiscing about the good and fun times we all shared with you ❤ We miss you dearly. Now that some Residents have joined you in Heaven; You can sit back,relax, and laugh about the funny things we use to do and say. R.I.H ✝ Dear Friend ❤

MARIA VILLEGAS

January 25, 2018

ELMA, ROSIE, JOE AND ALL THE FAMILY MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. YOUR FRIEND NOW AND ALWAYS TONI

January 25, 2018

I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Jerry's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, may that bring you comfort in this time of sorrow.

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