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Margarita Morales Obituary

MARGARITA RIVERA MORALES VALPARAISO, IN Margarita Rivera Morales (nee Rivera), age 81 of Valparaiso, formerly of Hammond, Portage and Puerto Rico, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. She was born February 16, 1928 in Puerto Rico to Rafael and Marcolina (Rivera) Perez. They preceded her in death. She married Eligio Morales , Sr. who also preceded her in death. Margarita was a devoted wife and mother. She loved her cockatiels and crocheting. She will be missed by her family and friends. Margarita is survived by five children: Eligio (Gloria) Morales, Jr. of Portage, Roberto (Tina) Morales of Lake Station, Maria (Angel) Colon of Portage, Francisco (Sandy) Morales of Jeffersonville, John (Carmen) Morales of Joliet, IL and Joseph Morales of Portage; one brother, Marcelino (Josefa) Perez of Chicago, IL; two sisters: Ambrosia Perez and Lydia Ramirez both of Puerto Rico; 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; four brothers: Antonio Perez, Gregorio Perez, Juan Maria Perez and Juan Quilez; and four sisters: Esteba Adames, Carmen Rosado, Santa Perez and Elena Morales. A Rite of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church, 2949 Willowcreeck Road, Portage, IN with Father Andrew Corona officiating. Interment will be in McCool Cemetery, Portage. A visitation will be held on Monday November 23, 2009 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Ave., Portage, IN. www.EE-FH.com

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Published by The Times from Nov. 21 to Nov. 22, 2009.

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Sam

November 28, 2009

Joe, we know what you have been through. You are not alone. Peace

Annette & Tony Hernandez

November 24, 2009

To our dear friends, Junior & Gloria,
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We love you."

Konrad

November 23, 2009

Joe, sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family!

Nereida Hernandez

November 23, 2009

Maria and Junior, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family. May God bless and comfort you.

Nereida & Izzy Hernandez

Margaret Baez

November 21, 2009

Hector and I are sad to hear of Dona Margarita's passing. Our prayers go out to all of you. May she rest in peace.

gloria palmer

November 21, 2009

so sorry you r gone may god bless

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