Rene Chavez passed away on Sunday October 15, 2017 at the age of 46. Rene was born on November 22, 1970 in San Jose. He is survived by his mother, Helen Smith; daughter, Gabby Chavez; grand daughter, Abigail Chavez Garces; stepdaughter, Desiree Saldivar; grandsons, Ayden Garza and Andrew Saldivar. A memorial service will be held at Palm La Paz on Thursday November 2, 2017 at 6:00 pm. A graveside service will be held at Sanger Cemetery on Friday November 3, 2017 at 10:00 am. Arrangements under the direction of Palm La Paz Funerals & Cremations, Fresno, CA.