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Febe V. Vega, 93, of Gary, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Febe was born in Joliet, Illinois on May 8, 1932, to Rev. Magdaleno and Magdalena Villagomez. She joined in holy matrimony to Jose Vega on October 8, 1952.
She is survived by her three loving and devoted children, Macario "Maxie" (Hilda) Vega, Kathylyn "Kat" (Dave) Vega, and Melanie Joy (Lamont) Curry; two brothers, Jonathan (Daniese) Villagomez and Nathan Villagomez; her nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, whom she loved her dearly.
Febe is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jose Vega; parents, Rev. Magdaleno and Magdalena Villagomez, siblings, Amelia Villagomez, Ruth Almazan, and Abel Villagomez, Sr.
Febe accepted Christ and was baptized at the young age of 17 years old. She loved to attend church where she used her beautiful voice to sing and worship the Lord. Some other hobbies were reading, completing word find puzzles, sewing, gardening, traveling, watching her Tele-Novelas (Spanish Soap Operas), and cooking for her entire family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be Friday, June 27, 2025, 9:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. with Funeral Services 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. from Ridgelawn Funeral Home 4201 West Ridge Road Gary, Indiana 46408. Interment Ridgelawn Cemetery 4401 West Ridge Road Gary, Indiana 46408
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