Carmen Herrera Obituary
We bid farewell to Carmen Herrera of Whiting, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 10, 2025 at the age of 78. Carmen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carmen Herrera to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Ruben Paniagua; her parents, Jose and Carmen; and her siblings, Gabriel, Jesse, Roberto, Jose Gonzalo, Maria De Jesus and Sara.
She is survived by: her children, Ruben Paniagua (Lorena Jimenez), Ivonne Vines (Christopher) and Carmen Paniagua; her grandchildren, Ruben D. Golfis and Rosa Maria Paniagua; and her siblings, Francisco, Carlos, Jaime, Olivia, Teresa and Celina. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Monday, December 15th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. A Mass will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (1849 Lincoln Ave, Whiting, IN 46394). A burial will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 at the Holy Cross Cemetery (801 Michigan City Rd, Calumet City, IL 60409).
