Enrique Saralu age 77 of Corunna, IN passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. Enrique was born May 24, 1948, in Saipan – Marianna Islands to Nieves Saralu and she preceded him in death. He married Teltista K. Pialur on February 10, 1973, in Saipan and she survives in Corunna, IN.

Enrique is survived by his wife: Teltista P. Saralu, Corunna, IN.

Children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren:

Antonia Saralu: Jacob/ Ashley Saralu (Ursula Kaniki: Jade K. Saralu) Jaley and Jacob Jr Saralu. Teltista Jermaine Saralu and Jermaine Rabauliman. Dionne and Christopher Hopkins (Benzee, Faith, Kira, Ace) Vicente Ilo.

Geraldine S. William and John William: Tamyra William and Logan Sweet (Summer, Charles Juan, Sasha). John Jr. and Dayna William (Zachary). Liza S. William. Kiriwo Jodi William and Essence Gates. Mathew S. William. Mark S. William.

Tania S Falig and Fernando Falig: Fernando Jr. Falig and Jasmine Johanes (Joseph). Frances and Casey Bowers (Ca'Jun, Scotty, Freya, Keith). Tereta S. Falig and Anthony McMillian (Anthony Love, Malosi). Noah S. Falig and Brooke Pittman.

Noami Saralu and Benjamin Kaniki: Enrique S. Cepeda and Elphidia Pua (Eunyse, Ezekiel)

Joaquin P. Saralu and Marylynn San Nicholas: Jacklynn Saralu and Garry Davis (Ja'Lari, Donicio, Cameron, Ja'Liya, Joseph, Jacob). Adela S. Saralu and Alan Sheets (Jayden, Julian, A'King, Alani) Joaquin Jr. Saralu and Tori Smith (Niko Micheal) Lynneisha Saralu and Xavier Powell. Bella Renee Saralu.

Brothers: Jack S. Buekis, Saipan; Steve S. Buekis, Saipan; sisters: Dolores S. Rasiang, Saipan; Teresita S. Bumbon, Guam.

Enrique was preceded in death by his mother: Nieves Saralu; brothers: Francisco Buekis and Joseph Buekis; sister: Dolores Tomokane Borja (Lola).

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church – Garrett, IN.

Visitation will take place from 2-8 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 C.R. 56, Garrett, IN. and from 10 - 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church – Garrett, IN. with Fr. Brian Isenbarger officiating.