Betty M Chavez

She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Montes, 2015, her mother, Emilie V. Dominguez, 2015, her sister Evelyn Quiroz 2023, and her best friend Mary D. Sauceda, 2022. She was born August 23, 1937, in Arlington, Ca., to Joe Montes and Emilie V. Dominguez. She was a 1955 graduate of Colton High School. She married Fred L. Chavez on November 4, 1955, in Colton Ca. She was a homemaker for the 68 years that they were married. Her heritage was native American Indian from the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation of the Greater Los Angeles Basin. Betty was a committed Christian who truly loved the Lord. She was very hospitable in every way and was a mom to all. Her home cooked meals always included homemade tortillas. Our favorite way to eat them was warmed with butter. She loved puzzles, and you always knew that under the kitchen tablecloth there was one in progress. She had an extensive collection of pig figurines large and small. She loved having her own personal bible study with God every morning before starting her day. She loved watching “Dancing with the Stars” and “Family Feud”. She loved spending time with all her grandchildren. She had the ability to reach people in a loving and caring way.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Fred L. Chavez, (Colton), her children, Fred (Carolyn) Chavez, Redlands, Ronnie (Cynthia) Chavez, Grand Terrace, Adeline (Tommy) Acosta, Lake Havasu City, Az., and Yvette Montoya, (Fontana). She is also survived by her siblings Joseph R. Montes (San Bernardino), Willie (Wilma) Montes, Beaumont, David Lopez (Victorville), Jerry (Suzie) Hernandez, Highgrove, Tom (Linda) Hernandez, Riverside, Bobby (Lori) Dominguez, Hemet, Ronnie (Doreen) Dominguez, Beaumont, and Lori Hawkins (Cherry Valley). She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great- grandchildren who loved her dearly.

Family and friends whose lives Betty touched are invited to her celebration of life. Montecito Valley View Chapel, 3520 E. Washington Street, Colton Ca. 92324. Viewing: Monday December 18, 2023, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Chapel Service Tuesday December 19, 2023, 1:00 pm and Committal Tuesday December 19, 2023, at 2:30 pm.