Was born on July 8, 1943 in Casas Grandes Chihuahua and entered into rest on January 31, 2020 in Mission Hills, CA.
He is survived by his children Lourdes Chavez, Patricia Chavez, Samuel Chavez, his siblings Dora Chavez, Francisco Chavez, Agustina Chavez, 27 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jennie Martinez and daughter Elva Chavez.