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Iris Curbelo Obituary
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LA PORTE, IN - Iris Curbelo, age 41, of LaPorte, IN passed away on July 12, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband: Victor Curbelo; daughters: Ivyanna and Chloe Curbelo; sons: Isaiah and Anthony Curbelo; mother: Lucia Rodriguez; father: Miguel Rodriguez; and siblings: Ruby, Eric, Alexa, Angel, Tikie, and Luis. She was preceded in death by her aunt: Maria C. Gonzalez and grandmother: Maria Luz Fernandez Chavez.
Iris was a member full time in the cancer fighter club. She was in the Spanish club and in the Jordan fan club. She loved shopping, going to concerts, family-oriented activities, Facebook glitches, buying Jordans, and taking pictures.
Iris was a teacher at Crichfield, Pine, and McKinley Elementary schools. She served in the U.S. Army and in the Iraq War. She received the army achievement medal, army good conduct medal, national defense service medal, war on terrorism expeditionary medal, war of terrorism service medal, and the army service ribbon.
Visitation with the family will be on Thursday July 20, 2023 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at BURNS-KISH FUNERAL HOME, 8415 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. The funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Friday July 21, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL at 2:00 p.m. Please leave condolences at www.burnskish.com. In lieu of flowers please make donations to https://gofund.me/831537c6
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Memories and Condolences
for Iris Curbelo
6 Entries
Dennis J. Wildhart Bu1 United States Navy
July 17, 2023
Thank you for your service . Rest in peace Iris.
William Jukich
July 17, 2023
Iris,
Thanks for your service to our Country & U.S. Army. May you rest in peace Sister. Army Strong!
Maj. William Jukich
United States Marine Corps (Retired).
Harrier Attack Pilot from Northwest Indiana.
Semper Fi
Sylvia Moreno
July 16, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your unconditional love and hugs today and always.
Denise Burns
July 16, 2023
Thank you for your service and a life well-lived.
God bless your family, friends, and loved ones as they honor you and the legacy you've left behind.
Julie Goetz
July 15, 2023
Iris seemed a very giving person to society, by serving in the military and teaching children in schools. Her family can be proud of the very genuinely good person that she was in many ways. Thank you for all of your contributions to many people.
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20
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Burns Kish Funeral Homes & Cremations - Munster8415 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321
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21
Funeral service
10:00 a.m.
Burns Kish Funeral Homes & Cremations - Munster8415 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321
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