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Alfonso Armenta Obituary

Armenta, Alfonso "Fonse" age 80, of Merrillville, passed away February 5, 2011. He served in the U.S. Marins during Korean Conflict. Graduate of Froebel High. Retired from Gary Works, U.S. Steel Co. Member C.I.O. #1014. Retired Bailiff for Judge Arrendondo. A 3 sport letterman in High School, rated #1 Basketball Guard in State. Preceded in death by his Parents: Juan and Dionicia Armenta. Brothers: Fred, John and Rudolph Armenta. Sisters: Guadalupe Morales, Paula Campos, Longtime companion Betty Leka. Survivors: Son: Mark (Jill Field) Armenta. Daughter: Nancy McGowan. Grandchildren: Lauren and Kathryn Armenta, Alex McGowan. Extended Family. Sandra (Mark) Dvorscak, George (Sherry) Leka. Grandchildren: Nicholas, Lucas, Benjamin Dvorscak. Friends may visit from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday at Rendina Funeral Home. Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Burial in Chapel Lawn Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Feb. 7, 2011.

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Lori Equihua-Guerrero

February 9, 2011

My deepest sympathies to the Armenta Family. Mr. Armenta was a class act and such a kind man. My mom and I would always see him at the Odessey Restaurant and he always greeted us with a hug and kiss. My dad was very saddened by the passing of his dear friend and classmate.

Mike & Vickie Leka

February 8, 2011

Dear Family; Al was a wonderful guy, who will be missed by many. He was always upbeat, and his stories would brighten up the room he was in. May the peace of the Lord comfort you all. Love, Mike and Vickie

Lloyd Gapinski

February 8, 2011

I met Mr. Armenta many years ago through his son, Mark. He was always enjoyable to be around. That trait still continues with Mark. Our prayers are with you and your loved ones throughout this difficult time.

Lloyd, Lori, and Matthew

Marce Gonzalez

February 8, 2011

Al was a great friend of my late parents Marce and Jeanne Gonzalez and was a shoulder to me during their illnesses. He had a love of life and great spirit and will be missed.May he rest in peace.

Jerry Fife

February 8, 2011

Remembering Fonse. Al and I worked together for awhile at USSteel when I first started there in 1959. Blessings to the family.

Denise Kangrga

February 7, 2011

I am so saddened to hear of Mr. Armenta's passing. He and my father were very good friends, and I remember seeing him often at the government center when I worked for my father. I'll remember his warm smile and his genuine happiness when he saw you. Even as recently as my father's wake and having not seen Mr. Armenta in almost 12 years, I was greeted with that smile. May he rest in peace. He will be truly missed.

Sincerely,
Denise (Orlich) Kangrga

George Farris

February 7, 2011

Al and I were friends at Froebel and all the years thereafter-I talked to Al about 8 or 9 weeks ago, he was very positive. Al loved his kids and grandchildren,you all were blessed with a great DAD.I will miss Al Armenta, he was a friends friend. George Farris(Beaumont, Texas)

February 7, 2011

Al and I were friends at Froebel and all the years thereafter-last time I talked to Al was 8 or 9 weeks ago-he was always very positive. Al loved his kids grandchildren-you all were blessed with a great DAD. I will miss Al Armenta-he was a friends friend.

Jill Field

February 7, 2011

Fonse was truly "one of a kind". It was always a pleasure to be in his company, sharing laughs and stories about days gone by. After having the great honor of getting to know him over the past couple of years, it's no mystery why he was loved by so many. He was a natural "people person" and brought smiles to all he knew and encountered. I'm so thankful for the time we shared together. He will be missed each and every day. Mark, Nancy, Lauren, Kathryn and Alex . . . my prayers are with you. Love, Jilly

thomas dudak

February 7, 2011

my deepest condolences and sympathy to the family. Al was a dear friend and schoolmate at froebel and a cherished friend.
tom dudak (leesburg,IN)

carl kafantaris

February 7, 2011

my deepest condolences . "fonce" was a schoolmate and dear friendand im sure he will be greatly missed by many people .
carl kafantaris (las vegas,NV)

camille-altomere ottomanelli

February 7, 2011

armenta family we are so sorry andsad aboutyour lost. al was such a nice man.when i was younger i had a crush on him but he never knew it and i still think what a great guy he was.god has plans for him god bless you all.

George Logothetis, Jr.

February 7, 2011

Al was a lovely man with a large and generous spirit. My family was blessed to have known him for so many years and we are all very sad for this loss. He will always be remembered and treasured.
-George Logothetis, Jr. (NY, NY)

Janet Marovich

February 7, 2011

I extend my sympathy to your family. Al was a loyal friend to my late husband Stan and, subsequently, to me.
Janet Marovich

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