Reginald "Ronnie" Chavez husband, father, grandfather, soldier recently passed away surrounded by his family. He was born December 23, 1938 in Santa Clara, New Mexico to Eduardo Chavez and Magdalena Terrazas Chavez. His dedication to the military first started in the Army National Guard in Ft. Bayard, NM and then onto full active duty at Ft. Bliss, Texas. For 28 years he honorably performed his duty traveling around the world protecting the freedom we all hold dear earning several accolades including the Bronze Star. After retirement, he went on to work for the Ysleta Independent School District for another 16 years where he supervised the maintenance of school grounds. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, a 4th degree Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Scout Master and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by his loving wife Lucille A. Chavez of 57 years, 3 children, Reginald R. Chavez, Jr., Deanna L. Chavez, Ricardo R. Chavez and two grandchildren John-Edge Liming and Karrington S. Denig. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project, https://support.wooundedwarriorproject.org.
Visitation will be held on October 02, 2019 between 5 - 9PM at the Funeraria Del Angel Restlawn on 8817 Dyer Street in Northeast El Paso with a Rosary starting at 7PM. The funeral mass will be held on October 03, 2019 at 9:30AM at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on 9025 Diana Drive in Northeast El Paso. Burial services will be held at Ft. Bayard National Cemetery at a later date.
