Richardo “Chino” Sierra, Jr., of Lake Street in Niles, died suddenly but of natural causes at 9:20 p.m. June 23, 2010, at Lakeland Community Hospital in Niles. He was 36 years old.

He was born on May 22, 1974 in Juncos, Puerto Rico to Ricardo Sierra Sr. and Arcadia Ramierz.

He moved to New York from Puerto Rico and moved to Niles in 1987. He attended New Vision Apostolic Faith Assembly and enjoyed helping others and attending area festivals.

He is survived by his parents, Ricardo (Tammy) Sierra Sr. of Elkhart and Arcadia Ramirez of Niles; sister Jacqueline Sierra also of Niles; half sisters Milagros Martinez and Sandra Martinez of Puerto Rico, Virginia Martinez of Niles and Margarita Sierra of Elkhart; half brother Efrain Suarez of Niles and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles, Elder Carlton Burrel of New Vision Apostolic Faith Assemblly officiating.

Burial will take place at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles. Friends may call from 12 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.