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Elias Arevalo

February 20, 1937 — March 11, 2025

Indianapolis, IN

Elias Arevalo, 88, Indianapolis, IN, passed away March 11, 2025. He was born in Nueva Armenia, Honduras to Hipolito Arevalo and Amalia (Barahona) Arevalo. 

He grew up on a sugar cane farm with nine siblings and left home at age 17 to join the Honduran army. After his service he met his wife. Together they started their family and several businesses including a coffee farm, convenience stores, restaurants, a hotel, and a few others. Elias was the type who never met a stranger and was known to be kind-hearted and compassionate and always a peacemaker. He loved life and loved his family. 

 He moved to the United States in 1995 and made Indianapolis, IN his second home. He was very proud to become a US citizen. He was loved by many people in both countries.

 Elias was preceded in death by his parents, eight of his siblings, a daughter, Janeth Esperanza, and a son, Nelson. 

 Survivors include his wife Dora Esmeralda (Torres) Arevalo. Children: Irma Janeth Scheker, Dora Irasema Thomas (Tim), Elias Ernesto Arevalo (Jenny), Ruth Carolina Arevalo (Vladimir). Grandchildren: Arely Elrod (John), Alan Alas, Melanie Riggs (Brandon), Gisselle Alas (Luis), Alex Thomas (Autumn), Zach Thomas, Abraham Scheker, Mark Scheker, Valerie Malpica (Russell), Emily Thomas, Sophia Barahona, and Vanessa Arevalo. Great grandchildren: Isaac Alas, Louie Rosario, Noah Alas, Aria Riggs, Makenna Riggs, and Gianna Riggs. Siblings: Gustavo Arevalo (Norma), Luz Arevalo. Also many nieces and nephews. 

 Visitation will be held Sunday March 16th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Crossbridge Baptist Church, 4309 W 79th St, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Visitation will resume at Flanner Buchanan-Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (Conner Suite), 9700 Allisonville Rd. Indianapolis on Monday March 17th from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. Funeral services will begin there at 10:00 am. Online condolences may be shared at http://www.flannerbuchanan.com.

 

 Elias Arevalo, de 88 años, Indianápolis, IN, falleció el 11 de Marzo de 2025. Él nacio en Nueva Armenia, Honduras, hijo de Hipolito Arevalo y Amalia (Barahona) Arevalo.

Creció en una finca de caña de azúcar con nueve hermanos y dejó su casa a los 17 años para unirse al ejército Hondureño. Después de su servicio, conoció a su esposa Dora Torres . Juntos iniciaron su familia y varios negocios, incluyendo una finca de café, pulperías , restaurantes, un hotel y otros. 

Elias era del tipo de persona que nunca conoció a un extraño y era conocido por ser bondadoso y compasivo y siempre un pacificador. Amaba la vida y amaba a su familia.

Se mudó a los Estados Unidos en 1995 e hizo de Indianápolis, IN su segundo hogar. Estaba muy orgulloso cuando se convirtió en ciudadano Estadounidense . Era amado por muchas personas en ambos países.

Elias fue precedido en la muerte por sus padres, ocho de sus hermanos(as), una hija, Janeth Esperanza, y un hijo, Nelson Silva. 

Los sobrevivientes incluyen a su esposa Dora Esmeralda (Torres) Arevalo. 

Hijos: Irma Janeth Scheker, Dora Irasema Thomas (Tim), Elias Ernesto Arevalo (Jenny), Ruth Carolina Arevalo (Vladimir)

Nietos: Arely Elrod (John), Alan Alas, Melanie Riggs (Brandon), Giselle Alas (Luis), Alex Thomas (Autumn), Zach Thomas, Abraham Scheker, Mark Scheker, Valerie Malpica (Russell), Emily Thomas, Sophia Barahona y Vanessa Arevalo. 

Bisnietos: Isaac Alas, Louie Rosario, Noah Alas, Aria Riggs, Makenna Riggs y Gianna Riggs.

Hermanos(as):Gustavo Arévalo,(Norma), Luz Arévalo 

Y también muchos sobrinos y sobrinas. 

La visita se llevará a cabo el domingo 16 de marzo De 4:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m. en Iglesia Bautista Crossbridge, 4309 W 79th St, Indianápolis, IN 46268. Las visitas se reanudarán en Flanner Buchanan-Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (Suite Conner), 9700 Allisonville Rd. Indianápolis el lunes 17 de marzo De 9:00 a.m. a 10:00 a.m. Los servicios funerarios comenzarán allí a las 10:00 Soy. Las condolencias en línea se pueden compartir en Flanner Buchanan 

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Visitation

Sunday, March 16, 2025

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Visitation

Monday, March 17, 2025

9:00 - 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Flanner Buchanan- Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (Conner Suite)

9700 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250

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Funeral Service

Monday, March 17, 2025

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Flanner Buchanan- Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (Conner Suite)

9700 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250

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