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Isabel Otano Obituary

ISABEL OTANO Gary, Indiana Formerly East Chicago, Indiana Please note change in date and time of services. Age 83, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at home. She was an active and faithful member of the Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal, Lake Station. She was a devout and loving mother and wife. She will be missed by her husband of 66 years, Jose Otano; daughters, Nilsa Iris (Miguel) Morales of Bay Village, Ohio, Hilda G. (Hector) Rosario of Portage; loving son, David Miguel Otano of Gary; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Miguel Jr., Evelyn and Richard Morales, Hector Jr. and Daniel Rosario, Jennifer and Jonathan Otano; ten great grandchildren; brothers, Jaime, Lincoln and Raymond Rivera; sisters, America, Nelida and Rosita. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luis and Trinidad Rivera, loving stepmother, Moncha Rivera; 1 daughter, Blanca, 2 sons, Miguel & Jose Antonio O'Tano, brothers, Neko and Pepe, and 1 sister. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Marcy 31, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal, 3950 Marquette Road, Lake Station with Pastor Elizer Negron officiating. Interment services will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the church. Interment in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of services at the Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal, 3950 Marquette Road, Lake Station. Services by the Christopher Funeral Home, Lake Station, Phone (219) 962-4115.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Mar. 28 to Mar. 30, 2006.

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Sivia Santiago

April 4, 2006

David,Nilsa,Hilda and the rest of the family: My heart goes out to you in this most difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers and I know with time it will get easier to deal with and soon you will remember the great times you all had with your parents. David, since you were the one closest to me while growing up I will tell you that I think of you often and wish that we would have kept in touch. I know that it's not easy going thru this but you can call or email me anytime if you need someone to talk to. Love your Cousin, Sivia Santiago (Cheo & Paulina's daughter)

Jose(Samuel) Santiago Jr

April 3, 2006

David, Nilsa, Hilda and the rest of the family.

I'm very sorry for the lost of your beautiful mom and dad. They've had and will still have a special place in my heart and God will see you thru it all. I will always keep you in my prayers.

They are at a better place enjoying the company of my mom and dad (Cheo and Paulina). And David remain strong, your cousin, Samuel.

Dannette Daniels-Cole

March 29, 2006

Dear Hilda, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. May God Bless and keep you and your family at this difficult time.

Shelia Rosario

March 29, 2006

Grandma you are going to be sadly missed. I love you very much. You have been with me since I was 19 and took me in. You have been a great, wonderful, wise and spirtually women. I very sad you are gone but I know God told you it was time to come with him. God only takes the best and that was you Isabel. My heart is broken but I know you are with the king and dancing around his throne and reunited with your love ones for eternity which God has promised you. Rest in peace grandma. You will never be forgotten. Forever in my heart till we meet again!!

Romielle Roper

March 28, 2006

Hilda, My prayers are with you and your family, for your strength comes from the Lord who is our help in a time of need. Romielle and Family

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