March 16, 1942 – October 19, 2021
Felipe V. Chavez, 79, of Merced, CA passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021.
Born in New Mexico March 16, 1942 to the late Fernando and Augustina Valdespino Chavez.
Felipe Sr. was a husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and colleague who passed away at John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center in Walnut Creek, CA after a long battle with Covid -19. Felipe was preceded in death by his wife Adeline (Candelaria) Chavez and son Felipe Chavez Jr.
Felipe Sr. is survived by his children Anthony and wife Susie and Arthur; grandchildren Daniel, Nicholas, Anthony Jr., Adeline and Elizabeth, Natavian, Adie, Darren and Julian.
Cherished brother to Daniel, Ernesto, Raymond, Jesse, Joe, Eva and predeceased Benjamin, Gregorio, Fernando, Elvira, Amelia, Aurora and Margaret.
Felipe Sr. was married to Adeline for 21 years before her passing on May 2, 1992. They lived happily in their San Jose home with their three sons. Shortly after his wife’s passing, he moved to Merced, CA where he continued his career as a truck driver. He retired from Button Transportation in 2007 but continued to work part time until September 2021. Felipe Sr. enjoyed taking his boat out to the lake with his sons and family. He enjoyed road trips to the casino and a good BBQ. He was a man of very few words, but his actions spoke louder than words. He will always be remembered for his generosity and love for his family.
Final Resting Place (Urn placement) at Oak Hill Memorial Park & Mortuary 300 Curtner Ave San Jose, CA 95125 on 3/16/23 at 11:00am meeting directly at the gravesite of his late wife Adeline and son Felipe Jr.
Fond memories, photos and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LakewoodHughson.com for the Chavez family.