Richard Anthony Chavez

Richard was born in Capulin, Colorado on September 8, 1933 and passed away peacefully on April 27, 2017. He was the oldest son of Flossie and Rodolfo Chavez. He is survived by sons, Rick, Jody, Greg (Janie) and Joel (Janey), his daughters, Jackee (Matthew) Lobato and Julie (Neale) Smith all residing in the Denver area. He was a grandfather to 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. His brothers include Eppie, Conrad, Felipe, and Rodolfo Jr., along with sisters Priscilla Gallegos, Amada Hatcher and Cecelia Clary. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Albert.

Richard was raised in Capulin, after graduating in 1952 he moved to Denver and married Mary Trujillo in July 1953. He went to work for Ideal Cement Company until he retired as the Purchasing Manager in 1983. He will be greatly missed by his beloved family and the many friends he made throughout his long life and along his daily walks.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 11:15 a.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery 4400 W Kenyon Ave, Denver, CO 80236 (Staging Area C). A picnic reception will follow at Loretto Heights Park, 2800 S Lowell Blvd., Denver, CO 80236.

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered, come to Me. With tearful eyes we watch you and saw you pass away and although we loved you dearly we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove us he only takes the best.

Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, Cemetery & Arboretum, Wheat Ridge, CO.