

Lupe Gamez of East Chicago, Indiana, was born on November 6, 1934. Her journey ended on Thursday March 17, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Lupe was a loving sister, sister-in-law, Nana and Mama Lupe to three generations of nephews and nieces. Lupe is survived by two sisters: Pilar (Veachel) Norrick of Wheatfield, IN and M. Christine Gamez of East Chicago, IN, six brothers: Ciprano (Hope) Gamez of Highland, IN, Joseph (Doris) Gamez of TN, John (Alice) Gamez of Hammond, IN, Jesse (Rose) Gamez of East Chicago, IN, Francisko Gamez of East Chicago, IN, Raymond (Delia) Gamez of TX, in-laws: Alice (late Ignacio) Gamez of East Chicago, IN, Merce lLate Robert) Gamez of Philippines, 54 nieces and nephews and their families of many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Jose and Maria Gamez, brothers Felipe (Louisa) Gamez, Librado (Ester) Gamez; sisters: Maria (Santos) Corpus, Manuela (Daniel) Mayorga. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 21, 2011 at 9:00 AM DIRECTLY at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3802 Grand Blvd., East Chicago, Indiana, with Rev. Carlos Martinez, officiating. Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary, Indiana. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Sunday, March 20, 2011 from 2-7 PM(Rosary at 5:00 PM) at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Rd.(2 blocks south of Ridge Rd.), Highland, Indiana. Lupe was a lifelong resident of Indiana Harbor. She was a retired Police Matron with the East Chicago Police Department for 35 years. Lupe was a wonderful "BFF" to the Washington High School chums "That's What Friends Are For" Gang, the Bible Study, Loteria and Choir groups, and Sofie-Ogizovich-Diaz, Julie Clarkson, and especially Jim and Dorothy Saksa. Special thanks to Alice "Licha" Gamez, Maria Elena Soto and Vicenta Rios for their devoted bedside prayers and vigilance. With deep gratitude and much love, Narcy Lopez and Cindy Gamez. Lupe will be dearly missed by her family and will always be remembered by them as the matriarch, and for her devoted support and faith. Please visit: www.kuiperFH.com.
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