Marilyn Velez

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Marilyn Velez

<p>Marilyn Velez, age 64, of Hammond, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.&nbsp;Born on June 5, 1961, Marilyn Velez lived a full and joyful life, impacting close to a thousand students' lives through her work as a paraprofessional in early childhood education for the School City of Hammond for 30 years. A woman of immense faith, Marilyn was a founding member of Hope Christian Church where she especially enjoyed giving back to her community.&nbsp; </p><p>Marilyn married Gilbert Velez on May 28,1983, and together they spent 42 loving years together. She enjoyed traveling, photography, and spending time with her family and friends. She especially cherished her time with her grandson, Julian.&nbsp; </p><p>Marilyn is survived by her husband Gilbert; children: Michelle (Viviana), and Gilbert (Jackie); grandson, Julian; siblings: Harry, Dahiana, and Tatiana; and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her mother, Pascuala; father, Francisco; and siblings: Frank and Nancy.&nbsp; </p><p>Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 9:30 am at FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN with Pastor Lavonne Carson officiating.&nbsp; Burial to follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary, IN.&nbsp;Visitation at FIFE FUNERAL HOME will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, July 7, 2025, and from 9:00 am to 9:30 am Tuesday morning.&nbsp;To share an online condolence, logon to www.fifefuneralhome.com </p>
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Enoch and Anna Espinosa

July 06, 2025

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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Rafi and Evelyn

July 06, 2025

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Espinosa Family

July 05, 2025

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To Gilbert and family,
Our deepest sympathies and condolences. Wishing you comfort and peace.
With love, Eli and Lillie Espinosa
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Janette Melendez

July 03, 2025

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In honor of the most beautiful and sweet Godmother, Marilyn. Thank you for your love and kindness. You will be deeply missed. Until we meet again.

Love,
Janette
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Anonymous

July 03, 2025

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The staff at Fife Funeral Home

July 02, 2025

The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Marilyn Velez has been arranged by The staff at Fife Funeral Home. Plant a tree
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Marilyn. We are deeply sorry for your loss.