Mary Sylvia Chavez

'Mamie', as she was affectionately known, was born in Three Rivers, Texas to Daniel and Adeliada Contreras on June 6, 1943. Mamie was a hairstylist by trade, cutting hair at NAS Corpus Christi, for a long time. Although slowed by her illness, her zest for life and love of family never wavered, from supporting her musical grandkids, to planning Sunday family Barbecues, to vacationing on the Frio, or visiting with her first great grandchild. She was the centerpiece of the family. Although gone in body, her spirit will live on in us forever.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Alonzo G. Chavez. Two children, Rafael Chavez (Sandra) and Roxanne Rodriquez, (John Sr.). Five grandchildren: Hillary, Hailey, Hannah, Alyssa and John Jr., and one great grandchild Gabriel Levi. Two brothers, Daniel Contreras, and Richard Contreras, two sisters Diana Galvan and Susanne Contreras.

Services are as follows: Rosary will be Friday, June 5, 2015, 6-7pm Family visitation 7pm Prayer of the rosary Del Angel Funeral Home, 3442 Holly Corpus Christi, Texas.

Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 7522 Everhart Rd., Corpus Christi, Texas