Janice “Pat” Espinoza, 83, of Gary, passed away at home on May 19^th, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Joe; her beloved children: Cindy (Chris) Fenik, Steven (Michelle) Sorrels, Diana Byrd, Don (Mindy) Sorrels, Christina (Anthony) Paz, Steven (Amanda) Espinoza, and Michael (Jennifer) Espinoza; numerous treasured grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters in-law: Carmen (Glen) Batista, Martha (Juan) Guajardo, James (Mary) Espinoza, Rick (Regina) Espinoza, Lilia (Mario) Menchaca, and Frank (Lourdes) Espinoza, and many, many dear nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jeter and Dorothy Maxwell; sister, Linda and brother-in-law, Tom; and sister-in-law, Olga Espinoza.

Pat was a loving wife and wonderful mom and grandma who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 3:30 – 7:30 pm at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel (7535 Taft Street, Merrillville).  Funeral service Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM, also at the chapel with burial to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery.