Jose H. Almendarez

Jose H. Almendarez, 82, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.  He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Rosalina; three children, Jorge (Mary) Almendarez, Javier Almendarez, and Maria Elena (Ernesto) Gemoets; four grandchildren, Jose & Alejandra Almendarez, and Esthela & Ernesto Gemoets, and numerous additional loving family members and friends.

Friends and family are invited to visit from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8941 Kleinman Road, Highland, Indiana 46322.  A Funeral Mass will be offered, in Spanish, at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 17, 2019, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 3510 Deodar Street, East Chicago, Indiana 46312.  A viewing will be held at 10:30 AM prior to the start of the Funeral Mass.

Jose was a member of the Laborers Union, Local 41 for over 50 years.

For additional information, please contact Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center Konnie Kuiper-Kevin Nordyke by calling 219-838-0800 or visiting www.hillsidefhcares.com

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