Carlos Heredia

Carlos Heredia-Parra, age 58, of LaGrange, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Carlos was born on October 7, 1967, in Michoacán, Mexico, to Salvador Heredia and Elvira Parra. On December 21, 1988, he married the love of his life, Eva Avila, in Simiroa, Michoacán, Mexico. Together, they shared many years of love, devotion, and cherished family memories.

A hardworking and dedicated man, Carlos faithfully worked for Culver Duck Farm in Middlebury, Indiana, for over 20 years. He took great pride in providing for his family and was admired for his strong work ethic and kind heart. Outside of work, Carlos found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He loved tending to his garden, caring for his vegetables, spending time outdoors, and watching birds in nature. Above all else, Carlos was a devoted family man whose greatest happiness came from spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be remembered as a loving husband, caring father, proud grandfather, and loyal friend whose warmth and generosity touched many lives.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Eva Heredia of LaGrange, Indiana; his mother, Elvira Parra of Mexico; daughter, Elizabeth (Saul) Reyes; sons, Jonathan (Alejandra) Heredia and Noe (Jackie) Heredia; grandchildren, Jayden Reyes, Melany Reyes, Stephany Reyes, Mathio Reyes, Briseida Heredia, Alonso Heredia, Carlos Heredia, Lucia Heredia, Adilene Heredia, Valerie Heredia, and Nicholas Heredia; brother, Salvador (Lourdes) Heredia; sisters, Sylvia Heredia, Salud Heredia, Dolores (Mario) Heredia, Rosa Heredia, Adriana Heredia, and Enes Heredia; brother, Lucio (Alejandra) Heredia; along with many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with visitation taking place two hours prior from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.

Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

Father Osman Ramos will officiate the services.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services.