Mary A. (Maldonado) Tellez, age 70 of Merrillville passed away May 10, 2022. She was born on June 2, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Jose and Cipriana Maldonado. She worked as a clerk for Rogers and Sons in East Chicago and at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago in the admissions department. Mary will always be remembered for her vibrant personality. She loved to sing, dance and socialize. She was talented with crafts and also enjoyed baking, cooking and tending to her garden. Above all, she loved her family and cherished spending time with them.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Victor Tellez; sons, Victor Tellez, Jr., Jason Tellez, Marcos (Christina) Estrada, Japheth Estrada, Eric Tellez; grandchildren, Joseph Anthony, Marcos, Jr., Arianna, Gabriella, Javen, Ophelia, Lluvia, Javier, Ariana, Vincent, Jaylyn and Isabella; 1 great granddaughter, Ava; brothers, Mike (Yolanda) Maldonado, Jesse (Nilsa) Maldonado, George (Diane) Maldonado; sister, Dolly (Curtis) Forrester; sister-in-law, Bonita Maldonado.

She was preceded in death by her dear son, Joseph Simon Estrada; brothers, Alfredo Maldonado, Joe (Judy) Maldonado; sister, Eva (Bacillo) Garcia.

A funeral service for Mary will take place Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 7:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until the time of service at the funeral home. For more information please call (219) 942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com .