Antonia F. Ortiz, age 91, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024.

Antonia is survived by her daughters: Mary Perez, Guadalupe (David) Kish; grandchildren: Xavier, Trinidad, Caesar (Marti) and Daniel; great grandchildren: De'Syre, Raiden and Achilles; goddaughters: Tammy Hernandez and Frances H. Salinas; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in passing by her parents, Rafael and Guadalupe Hernandez, siblings: Dolores (Raymond), Rafael (Florence), Fidel (Jenny), (Infant) Guadalupe, Alice, Alexander (Patricia); beloved daughter, (Infant) Margarita Antoinette and her granddaughter, (Infant) Sylvia; niece, Darlene; nephew, Robert; great niece, Yvette.

A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11:00AM DIRECTLY at Sacred Heart Catholic Church located at 1731 Laporte Avenue, Whiting IN 46394 with Fr. James Dvorscak officiating.  Friends are invited to visit with the family on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 10:00AM until time of Mass at 11:00AM. Cremation will follow the services.

Antonia was a member of Cathedral of the Holy Angels in Gary, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.  She worked as a crossing guard for both the Gary Public Schools and the School City of Whiting.  Antonia was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan.  She will be greatly missed by all who love her.