Silvia was born Nov. 2, 1944, in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, the oldest daughter to Celia Rosas and Pedro Solis. At 16, Silvia immigrated to the United States to live with her aunt and uncle, Magdalena and Juan Singh of Anthony, Texas. Several years later, she met the love of her life, Arturo Eduardo Chavez, and the couple married Feb. 16, 1974. In 1992, Silvia and Arturo opened the Red Rooster Café in Anthony, Texas, which they owned and operated together until Arturo’s death March 24, 1999. Silvia ran the restaurant, which was known for delicious salsa, menudo and caldo de res, until her retirement in 2007. She was then doted upon by her two adoring children, Adriana and Arturo Fernando Chavez.
Despite her illness and health issues, Silvia continued to cook, crochet and care for her home, and remained a supportive and loving mom to her children, who are blessed to have helped care for her during her final years.
Silvia is preceded in death by her parents, husband and son Arturo Eduardo Chavez, Jr.; sisters Ema Solis Rosas, Oliva Solis Rosas and Rosa Maria Solis Rosas; brothers Jaime Solis Rosas, Polito Solis Rosas and Cuauhtemoc Solis Rosas. Survivors include her children; sisters Martha Elena Solis Rosas, Maria Irene Solis Rosas, Maria de los Angeles Rodriguez and Hilda Solis Rosas; brothers Jesus Solis Rosas and Carlos Solis Rosas; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A visitation for Silvia will be held Monday, August 1, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hillcrest Funeral Home - West, 5054 Doniphan Drive, El Paso, TX 79932. A rosary will occur Monday, August 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM at Hillcrest Funeral Home-West, 5054 Doniphan Dr., El Paso, Texas 79932. A funeral mass will occur Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 224 Lincoln St, Anthony, NM. A graveside service will occur Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 11:30 AM at Fort Bliss.
Silvia’s family would like to thank Dr. Bhaskar Rao and the nurses and staff at Las Palmas Medical Center, and the wonderful nurses and staff at Elara Caring hospice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestfhwest.com for the Chavez family.
