Jenny Niaves

December 20, 1951 - August 5, 2020

Jenny (Pabey) Niaves, age 68 of Portage, IN passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in the comfort of her home surrounded by family. She was born on December 20, 1951 in East Chicago, IN to Victoriano and Santos (Rentas) Pabey. Jenny is survived by her loving husband Vicente "Greg" Niaves; three sons, Brandon Niaves, Michael (Angelica) Niaves, Vincent (Linda) Niaves; two daughters, Marissa Comanse, Estella Niaves; three brothers, George (Hilda) Pabey, Louis (Alicia) Pabey, Carmelo Garcia (Carmen Elba, dec.); grandchildren, Elias Selmani, Amina Selmani, and Nathan Niaves; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Juan A. Pabey who's wife Rosa Pabey survives, and Jose Antonio Pabey. Jenny graduated from Horace Mann High School in Gary, IN. She loved fishing, camping and spending time with her husband and children. Jenny enjoyed outdoor activities and boating. She loved to dance, she loved life, and she loved her family. Funeral Ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 12:00 pm at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 from 10:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org. Family request masks for all those in attendance.