Mr. Gregorio Uvalle Jr.  “ Papa”  died peacefully at home surrounded by his beloved family on the 24th in Merrillville, Indiana at the age of 93.  Gregorio is survived by his wife, Lucia Uvalle of 67 years ; children, Maria (Rudy) Costello , Sylvia (Fernando) Jimenez, Juanita (Patrick) Broden ;  Grandchildren,  Monica (Todd) Lucas, Jose Vargas , Rita (Ray) Riley , Joseph Uvalle , Gregorio Uvalle IV, Angela Uvalle, Gina Uvalle , Patick  Broden Jr,  Isaiah Broden,  Greg Broden , and Willie Lee Ray; Great-grandchildren,  Elijiah and Hazel Lucas , Joslyn / Abby/  Ben Vargas , Daniel and Adrian Riley , Alexander and Alisha Garcia, Gabrielle and Fantino Weary, Mariela Little , Joaquin Marsh , Daniella and Elisia Uvalle , Joseph Jr. / Anthony / Angelina/ Angelo Reyna , D’ Angelo / Jacob/  Gregorio/ Quinn Uvalle , and Que Exxex. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gregorio and Catalina De La Rosa Uvalle, beloved sons Dimas Lopez and Gregorio Uvalle III, and beloved great-grandson Michael Jay Reyna ( Mikey ); siblings,  Cesaria (Joaquin)  Ramos, Maria Rosario  (Jose) Lozano , Maria ( Gilberto)  Rosario , and Juan Uvalle. 

Gregorio Uvalle, a beacon of joy, laughter, and light was born on the 10th of March 1933 in Laredo, Texas to Gregorio and Catalina De La Rosa.   He married  and shared his life’s dance with Lucia Uvalle , his beloved partner whom he married in 1957. After settling in Gary, Indiana , with a heart full of passion, Gregorio embarked on a fulfilling career at Inland Steel, where he worked tirelessly as a Hooker  😊 until he retired in 1991.  The devoted couple found solace in Holy Rosary Church, where he was a member of the choir and proudly represented The Guadalupanos. Together they welcomed 5 children into their loving home ,  nurturing them with values of love, equality, compassion, gardening, dancing, and the thrill of traveling. 

Gregorio will forever be remembered as a gentle, patient, kind-hearted father and devoted husband. He was known for radiating warmth  and happiness through his playful nature and side-splitting humor embodying kindness, generosity , compassion, and a remarkable dance talent that inspired all around him. He will be deeply missed.

We will meet you at the river and cross over hand and hand, because Heaven is not Heaven until we are together again. 

A visitation is scheduled for the 29th of March, 2026 from 1PM-5PM at Rendina Funeral Home, 5100 Cleveland St, Gary, IN 46408 . Funeral services will start at 4pm.  All are welcome to attend and celebrate Gregorio’s  life and legacy !!