Elena Loza Magaña was born August 18, 1931 in Leon Guanajuato, Mexico. She was a lifelong resident of East Chicago, Indiana. Elena was employed at P.H. Bakery prior to working at St. Patrick's Church for 20 years as a Children's Preschool Day Care Worker. She retired in 1994. Elena was an active member with the Guadalupanas from Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in East Chicago, Indiana.

Elena is survived by 9 loving children: Francisco Magaña; Maria Elena Bonner; Filemon (Lisa) Magaña; Andres (Amy) Magaña; Susan Corredor; Hilda (Rueben) Castillo; Victor Magaña; Thomas (Mariola) Magaña and Peter Magaña. She is survived by 11 Grandchildren, 2 Step Grandchildren, and 9 Great-Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday September 10, 2019  at 9:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, 3810 Grand Boulevard, East Chicago, Indiana with Rev. Jayababu Nuthulapati celebrating. Burial will follow at St. John/St. Joseph Cemetery 1547-167th Street, Hammond, Indiana. Friends may meet with the family on Tuesday September 10, 2019 from 8:30-9:00a.m. at the church.

For information please call White Funeral Home at 219-924-4100 or visit us at www.whitefuneralhomeofgriffith.com