Manuel Chavez Ojeda, age 85, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Monday, April 8th, 2024. Manuel was born on January 22,1939 in Andocutin, Guanajuato, Mexico to his parents Aaron and Celestina. Loving husband of Refugio nee, Garcia. Beloved father of Manuel Chavez Jr., Guadalupe Chavez, Maria Magdalena Garcia, Eduardo Chavez and the late Adriana Chavez. Cherished grandfather of Isabelle Fuentes, Michael Fuentes, Jackie Fuentes, Priscilla Fuentes, Matthew Garcia and Xavier Garcia.
Manuel was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed being with his family, good Mexican food and watching soccer. He particularly enjoyed spending time with his grandkids.
Friends and family will gather for a visitation for Manuel that will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 11 am - 12 pm at Mount Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 South Oak Park Avenue, Stickney, Illinois 60402, to be followed by a funeral service at 12 pm. We will then process to a graveside service at Mount Auburn Memorial Park, 4101 South Oak Park Avenue, Stickney, Illinois 60402.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MountAuburnFuneralHome.com for the Ojeda family.