Leonidas (Nilda) Garcia Reyes, age 85, of Michigan City, IN passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021.

Nilda was born on November 6, 1935 in Naguabo, Puerto Rico to the late Gumercindo and Sousa (Delgado) Garcia.

Nilda is survived by her two sons; Hector (Margot) Reyes, and Victor Reyes, five grandsons; Hector (Marie) Reyes, Daniel (Anita) Reyes, Roberto (Julie) Gallardo, Nicklaus (Sarah) Reyes and Agustin (Patricia) Reyes, fifteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one brother; Gumercindo (Chela) Garcia, as well as a niece, nephews and cousins from both the Garcia and Delgado families.

Nilda was preceded in death by her late husband; Agustin Guttierrez Reyes, two brothers; Richard and Bonifacio Garcia, and her beloved Grandson; Victor Reyes Jr.

May the love of family and friends carry us through our grief and loss and may she rest in Christ’s love and mercy. A Christian burial service will be on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 11:00 am, with Pastor Raphael Colon officiating at Central Christian Church, 8600 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN.