Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Gonzalo Diaz, "Gonz"

Passed away on August 6, 2026

Gonzalo Diaz, age 70. Late of Cedar Lake, Indiana, formerly of South Chicago. Passed away, August 6, 2026. Beloved husband of Sandra “Sandy” (Nee Drozd) for 24 years. Dear father of Leticia, Cesar (Stephanie) and Susan (Jerrod). Grandfather of Nathan, Steven, Adam, Madelyn, Joshua, and Toren. Devoted son of Maria and the late Gonzalo Diaz. Dearest brother of Juan (Adalia), Lourdes (Juan), Estella (Arthur), Theresa (Larry), Patricia, Irma, Rosamaria (Charles), Gerardo, late Jose (Ofelia) and the late Alicia (Rigoberto). Gonzolo was a fond brother-in-law of the Drozd Family. Retired Press inspector for Verson Steel. Visitation, Friday, August 14,2026 from 2:00-8:00 pm, with a prayer service and Eulogy at 7:00 pm at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel, 11300 W. 97th Lane St. John, IN.

Visitation Location

St. John
11300 W. 97th Lane
St. John, IN 46373
(219) 365-3474

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Visitation Information

Friday, August 14, 2026 - 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Prayer Service
Friday, August 14, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Condolences
"Sorry for your loss, my condolence to the family."
- John Diaz
August 7, 2026 1:07 pm
"My deepest love and condolences May God give you all strength, comfort, and peace during this difficult time. 🙏❤️"
- Diana Diaz
August 8, 2026 1:22 am
"May God guide all of us through this difficult time. My love and prayers for my family. May my tio rest in peace in the company of the ones he loves. "
- Claudia Diaz
August 10, 2026 9:30 pm
"We are very sorry for the loss of our dear brother-in-law. May he rest in peace. Until we meet again!"
- Jitt & Terri
August 13, 2026 7:20 am
"Your baby loves you. See you soon dad. "
- Susan Diaz Wedge
August 14, 2026 7:44 am
"My sincere sympathy for the loss of Gonzalo to your whole Family. He was a Sweet and Gentile man. I know he will be sorely missed by all."
- DeeDee Hollis
August 14, 2026 9:53 am
"Sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏"
- Rich Gorgy Hernandez
August 14, 2026 12:43 pm
"Dad, I love you. I’m gonna take care of C and Sue. "
- Leticia Diaz-J
August 14, 2026 4:57 pm
"SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES "
- Mick Zuccarelli
August 20, 2026 7:06 pm
Candles Lit
"Rest in peace Tio we love you "
- MARIA DIAZ
August 7, 2026 10:37 pm
"Thank you for being such a good brother to my father and such a deeply loving uncle to us. I will always carry gratitude in my heart for the way you cared for our family, especially in our hardest moments. Now you are reunited with your brother. I like to imagine the two of you together again—laughing, talking, and watching over all of us like you always did in your own way. Rest peacefully, Uncle Gonz. You will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten. 🕯️❤️🙏"
- Diana Diaz
August 8, 2026 1:16 am
"Fly high and strong. "
- Cynthia Drozd Burkr
August 8, 2026 8:23 pm
"Thank you for being a good brother and son. You leave a big emtyness in our heart. Till we meet again. RIP 💔 "
- Theresa Bustamante
August 11, 2026 9:26 am