David Ramirez Salgado, 53, of La Porte, IN, passed away on November 10, 2025, at I.U. Health University Hospital.
David was born on December 29, 1971, in Chiquimitio, Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, to Jose Reyes Ramirez Rodriguez and Maria Elena Salgado Mendez.
On December 30, 1995, in Chiquimitio, Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, he married Angelica Ramirez, who survives. Also surviving are his 5 children, Kimberly Ramirez of La Porte, Stephanie Ramirez of La Porte, David Ramirez of Lubbock, TX, Edgar Ramirez of La Porte, and Joselinn Ramirez of La Porte; 3 grandchildren, Esaias, Ariella, and Alejandro Ramirez; 7 siblings, Roberto Ramirez Salgado, Marcos Antonio Ramirez Salgado, Adela Ramirez Salgado, Maria Elena Ramirez Salgado, Yolanda Ramirez Salgado, Mayrene Ramirez Salgado, and Araceli Ramirez Salgado; sisters-in-law, Aqua Lyn Kopf and Corrin Garcia; well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
David worked as a core maker at Hiler Industries. He was a member of the Holy Family Parish, La Porte. David was a handyman and worked hard at all that he did. He enjoyed landscaping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. David will be fondly remembered for his humor and for being a jokester.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Queen of All Saints, Michigan City. Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery.
A time of visitation will be from 4 - 8 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center and from 10 a.m. until the start of the service on Saturday at Queen of All Saints, Michigan City.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of David Ramirez Salgado, c/o Angelica Ramirez, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN 46350.
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