Richard P. Esparza's obituary , Passed away on July 21, 2025 in East Chicago, Indiana

Richard P. Esparza

February 7, 1949 - July 21, 2025 (76 years old)

East Chicago, Indiana

Richard P. Esparza's obituary , Passed away on July 21, 2025 in East Chicago, Indiana

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Fife Funeral Home

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Richard P. Esparza

February 7, 1949 - July 21, 2025 (76 years old)

East Chicago, Indiana

Richard P. Esparza Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 21, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Richard P. Esparza of East Chicago, Indiana. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard P. Esparza to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Richard shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Richard farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Brijida Rios (late Rafael) and Pedro Esparza; and his sisters, Sarah Degollado (late Jose) and Nancy Feliciano (late Luis). He is survived by: his wife Anna (Camarillo); his daughters, Veronica Ramirez (Robert Jr.) of Hammond, IN and Raquel Vanessa Castetter (Roy) of San Diego, CA; and his grandchildren, Krystina Smack (Eric), Sirena Ramirez and Robert Ramirez III. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, July 26th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Fife Funeral Home (4201 Indianapolis Blvd, East Chicago, IN 46312). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 at the Concordia Cemetery (6551 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46324).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fife Funeral Home



Fri

July 25

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Fife Funeral Home
4201 Indianapolis Blvd, East Chicago, IN 46312

Sat

July 26

Visitation

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Fife Funeral Home
4201 Indianapolis Blvd, East Chicago, IN 46312

Sat

July 26

Funeral service

10:00 AM

Fife Funeral Home
4201 Indianapolis Blvd, East Chicago, IN 46312

Sat

July 26

Burial

Concordia Cemetery
6551 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46324

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