Dorothy J. Cuellar, 91, passed away Sunday morning, March 9, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne.

Dorothy was born in Taylor, Texas, to Alberto Alvarado and Sofia (Sanchez), both parents preceded her in death.  She attended Van Wert High School and was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Yoder, IN. and was an associate of Victory Noll of Huntington, IN. Dorothy married Jesse H. Cuellar in Van Wert, OH. on April 26, 1958, he preceded her in death on May 11, 1993. Dorothy devoted many years as a church assistant for St. Joseph's Catholic Church and St. Aloysius Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, reading, making crafts and Rosary beads, she was a very devout Catholic.

Survivors include two children, Richard G. Cuellar of Ossian, and Linda R. Cuellar of Des Plaines, Illinois; two grandchildren, Lucas and Trinity Cuellar; two brothers, John (Carol) Alvarado of Northbrook, Illinois, and Ray (Mary) Alvarado of Indianapolis, IN.

In addition to her husband and parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by a son, Jesse Julian Cuellar (2016); three brothers, Pete, Paul and Joe Alvarado; and four sisters, Carmen Jacobs, Lupe Chavarria, Mary Hernandez and Patsy Mock.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church 14623 Bluffton Road Yoder, IN, Monsignor Bruce Piechocki will officiate.  A graveside service will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Bluffton at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Memorials in Dorothy's memory can be made to Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend or St. Aloysius Catholic Church.

Online condolences can be made at www.goodwincaleharnish.com.