Lupe Estrada

Lupe Estrada (nee Hernandez), age 91, of Hobart passed away July 30, 2025. She was born on June 18, 1934, in Oelwein, Iowa to the late Jose and Herlinda Hernandez. In June of 1956, she married Joseph Estrada in Gary, Indiana. She was a voracious reader and worked for many local bookstores. Lupe was a dedicated member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Carla Estrada; son, Joseph (LeEsta) Estrada; grandson, Jacob (Ashley Madison) Estrada; great granddaughter, Adeline Estrada; sister, Josie (Gary) Walrath; former daughter-in-law, Tina Estrada; many loving nieces and nephews; and her beloved cat companion, Mimi.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Herlinda Hernandez; her beloved husband, Joseph Estrada; son, Robert Estrada; brothers, Leo, Carlie, Chuck and infant brother, Richard Hernandez; and sisters, DeeDee Lopez and Tina Tarin.

Memorial contributions in Lupe's name may be made to St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, or VNA Hospice Foundation, 501 Marquette St., Valparaiso, IN, 46383.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to VNA Hospice and to her caregivers, Annette, Mari, Kaylee and Cheryl for the loving care they provided Lupe.

Visitation for Lupe will be held Friday, August 8, 2025, from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 10:00 am directly at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 6060 Miller Ave., Gary with visitation there from 9:00 am until the time of service. She will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery, Portage. For more information, please call (219) 762-3013. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com