Mr. Chavez was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Salomon and Maria Chavez; his former wife Amada Chavez: eight brothers, Emilio Chavez, Jose Chavez, Anacleto Chavez, Edwardo Chavez, Ramiro Chavez, Beto Chavez, Lupe Chavez, and Edwardo Chavez II; sister Virginia Chavez; grandson, Ricardo Chavez III; granddaughter Samantha Chavez.
Mr. Chavez is survived by his wife, Irma Chavez; four children, Ricardo Jr. Chavez, Veronica Chavez-Calderon, Roberto Chavez, and Rosa Chavez; five grandchildren, Miranda, Marc, Julianna, Sofia, and Jason; one great-grandchild Even June; four sisters, Mere, Eva, Cata, and Tita; numerous nieces and nephews.
Riche retired from Crest Fruit Company in Alamo, Texas after 37 years of service. He enjoyed spending his time working in the yard, hunting, watching old westerns, and being an active member of the Alamo, Texas community service volunteer organization The Vip’s. He was also a faithful member of the Resurrection Church Catholic Church in Alamo, Texas.
A memorial service for Riche will be held Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Rosary at 7:00 PM at Funeraria del Angel Highland, a graveside service will occur Friday, July 1, 2022 at 9:00 AM at Highland Memorial Park.