Monica was predeceased by her parents, Adela Contreras Mendoza and J. Jesus Chavez Ramirez.
Survivors include Monica's husband, Rafael Saavedra Galvan, to whom she was married on April 10, 1999; three daughters, Jessica Saavedra Chavez, Marlen Saavedra Chavez, and Isabela Saavedra Chavez; one grandchild, Mateo Rafael Valladares-Saavedra; brothers and sisters, Juan Manvel Chavez Contreras, Raul Chavez Contreras, Patricia Chavez Contreras, Silvia Chavez Contreras, Gabriela Chavez Contreras, and Carlos Chavez Contreras; and special friend and companion, Bobby Saavedra Chavez.
Monica's family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, Alabama. On Saturday, February 4, 2023, the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 2 p.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 4600 Preserve Parkway, Hoover, AL 35226. The gravesite committal service will be Saturday afternoon at Southern Heritage Cemetery, Pelham.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SouthernHeritageFunerals.com for Monica's family.
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