Rosa Barboza, 66, of Hammond, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 6, 2026.

Rosa was the first-born child to Teresa and Victor Araiza in Ameca, Jalisco, Mexico. Her parents would go on to welcome ten more children and Rosa helped to raise and care for all of them. She met and married her beloved husband, Guadalupe Barboza, and together they grew their own family in East Chicago, Indiana.

Her generous heart and kind smile were known to all. Rosa was a devoted Catholic who made it a point to share God’s word and blessings with as many as she could. She was the foundation of her family and an immensely proud wife, mother and grandmother.

Rosa will be fondly remembered and incredibly missed by all who had been lucky to know her, especially her adoring husband, Guadalupe; her dedicated children: Jesica, Joe, and Marilyn; her treasured grandchildren: Julian, Gianna, Jocelyn, Aliana, Ariella, Analisa, and Azir; her dear siblings: Martha, Anita, Luz, Yola, Tere, Roberto, Victor, Jose Luis, Raul, and Sergio; and her loving mother, Mami Tere.

She is preceded in death by her father, Papi Victor, and has reunited with him in blessed eternity.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Calumet Park Hobart Portage/Chapel (370 North County Line Road, Hobart, Indiana 46342).  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on  Thursday, November 12, 2026 DIRECTLY at St. Patrick Church (3802 Grand Blvd, East Chicago, IN 46312).  Interment to follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery.

For more information, call 219-940-3791.