Pedro “Peyuco” Farias, 17, of La Porte, Ind., passed away suddenly Thursday, April 8, 2021, at his home.
He was born Nov. 17, 2003, in Indianapolis, Ind., into the Farias Oliveros family.
Peyuco was a lifelong resident of La Porte and was a junior at La Porte High School. He worked as a landscaper for Vegas Landscaping. Baptized a Catholic, he attended St Joseph Catholic Church. Pedro was a soccer player who played for La Porte High School, also attending Riley Elementary and Boston Middle schools. He enjoyed listening to music such as Corridos and Banda, watching PBR Rodeo and attending Jaripeos. Pedro was a happy, energetic person who brightened up the room when he entered. He truly enjoyed and cared about his parents and spending time with his extended family.
He is survived by his parents; his brother, Jorydi Farias; his sisters, Isamar Farias and Llamilet Farias (Joshua Flores); uncle, Juan Cirilo Garcia, and aunt, Ana Garcia; cousins, Hermelinda Ruiz (Fernando Hernandez), Leslie Garcia, Juan Garcia, Jr. (Mechon) and Martha Ruiz (La China) Alberto Oliveros; nieces and nephews, Litzy Perez-Farias, Shanik Perez-Farias, Leonardo Perez-Farias, Jose Luis Farias and Matias Flores; and the love of his life, Melissa Osornio.
The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, La Porte, for a visitation from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 16, with a rosary service at 4:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17, with Father Nate Edquist officiating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, La Porte. Because of limited seating, the Mass will be live streamed on Facebook. Anyone attending these events is required to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, Ind. 46350.
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