Fire-Recue Officer Jose Eduardo Chavez

Jose Eduardo Chavez, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, Texas at the young age of 33. He was born in Dallas, Texas on April 22, 1991 to Biviano Chavez and Maria Chavez (Madera).

Being the first born to three sisters gave him the pleasure of being the pillar of the next Chavez generation. During his childhood, he provided endless laughter to his sisters and cousins through pranks and jokes, securing his position as the favorite cousin to be around. Along with being hilarious, he was rebellious. After graduating from Forney High School in May, 2009, in an effort to rebel against his father’s wishes he joined the United States Army on February 8, 2011 where he reached Sergeant (SGT) ranking. He proudly served in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and 173rd Airborne Brigade at Caserma Carlo Ederle in Vicenza, Italy. Jose was honorably discharged on April 20, 2016. During his time in active duty he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award), Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Driver and Mechanic Badge, and Parachutist Badge.

After his military service, Jose focused on achieving his dream of becoming a Dallas Firefighter. Through hard work and dedication he finally reached it by graduating from the Dallas Fire Academy on May 3, 2018, and becoming a licensed paramedic on October 13, 2020.

Above all his greatest achievement was becoming a Dad, with the birth of his children, Annelise Chavez, Julia Chavez, and Lucas Chavez. He continued to grow his family by welcoming his youngest child, Santiago Chavez, with his current wife, Melissa Chavez.

Jose will be greatly missed by his wife, children, friends, and his loving parents, Biviano and Maria Chavez; three sisters, Viviana Martin, Jasmin Munoz, and Lysbeth Chavez; two nieces, Andreana Martin and Mariah Munoz.

Funeral services will be held at Laurel Land Funeral Home and Laurel Land Memorial Park - Dallas, 6000 S R L Thornton Fwy Dallas, TX 75232-2626.

Visitation will take place on October 30, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with a rosary to follow afterwards.

The funeral service will take place on October 31, 2024 at 10:00 am.