German Maldonado Ramirez

German Maldonado Ramirez, age 92, of Gary, IN passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.  Beloved husband of the late Maria Maldonado, nee Martinez.  Loving dad of Zoraida (Nelson) Hernandez, Enriqueta (Alfredo) Vargas, Angel Maldonado, Julio Maldonado, the late Salvador Maldonado, Ismael (Micaela) Maldonado, and the late infant Nilda Maldonado.  Devoted grandpa of Nicole (Jose) Ramirez, Angel Jr., Salvador, and Felicity and great-grandpapa of Paris, Savannah, and Bella.  Step-father of Jose, Luisa, Alejandro, Refujio, Angel, and Mary. Dear brother of Nicolasa Robledo and the late Maria Rios.  Viewing Wednesday, January 4, 2023, first with family only from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. then a public viewing with family and friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a funeral service starting at 7:00 P.M. at Iglesia Evangelica De Cristo Church, 5929 Stone Ave., Portage, IN with Pastor Israel Santiago officiating.  Visitation also on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. with a service at 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. and a last viewing from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. A private family burial service will take place on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Hillside, IL.  For more information, please call the funeral home at 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com