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ELOY CHAVEZ Obituary

ELOY CHAVEZ Eloy Abeslin Chavez of Victorville, CA, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2013. A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, he always had a twinkle in his eye and his quick wit would always put a smile on your face. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Eloy was born on September 28th, 1924 in Willard, New Mexico. He started his U.S. Naval Service in July, 1943. He was stationed in Hawaii during World War II. When he left the Navy, he married the love of his life, Flora Aragon in August of 1949 and shortly after, they moved to California. Once in California, he worked in shipping and receiving at Douglas Aircraft. He retired from his management position at Anheuser Busch in 1986 and then moved to Victorville in 1990; from there they built their retirement life. He enjoyed devoting his time to the church as a Knight, an altar sever, and his 15 years as trainer of the Eucharistic Ministers among other duties. They enjoyed numerous cruises, such as the Mediterranean and many other vacation destinations such as Russia and Ireland. Eloy was a devoted husband and father who taught his children the value of hard work. Eloy is survived by his wife Flora, sons, John Chavez and Robert Chavez (Cynthia), daughter's, Lucy Bartus, Susan Hodges, Karen Hodges (Eric), Renee Brodkin (Steve), three brothers and one sister, twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral Services are Monday, February 25th at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 13230 El Evado Road, Victorville, CA 92392. Viewing and Rosary will be from 10 to 11 am. Funeral Mass from 11 to 12pm. Interment following at Desert View Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 11478 Amargosa Road, Victorville, CA, 92392

Published by Daily Press on Feb. 23, 2013.
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Dearest Cousin's Flora, Johnny, Lucy, Robert, Susan, Karen, Renee, grandchildren, and great grandchildren........My deepest sympathy in the loss of your wonderful, sweet, kind husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather...........just be so thankful for all the years you had him and all the good memories. I will always have good memories of my very special cousin. You might say we were raised by the same parents for a while. I'll never forget how he and all of you took me under your wing when I was a teen and I just became one of your family...one more kid was just not going to make or brake him. My most memorable event was the first time I ever went to Disneyland as a teen was with your family....I WAS IN HEAVEN.....comming from a hick town in New Mexico. It will be sooooo hard to say just "Flora" when it has always been "Eloy and Flora". He will always have a special place in my heart. I will forever miss that ready smile...........My heart and Soul was with you on monday.........God bless you all.........I love you and will miss you so much Eloy................Bertha Chavez

Bertha Chavez

February 28, 2013

It has been our honor to have known Eloy.
He was such a good man and will be greatly missed. Our prayers and condolences to the family.

Loretta & Lou

February 26, 2013

Heaven has just welcomed another angel.
May God grant peace, love and comfort to the Chavez family.
Flora, you are in my prayers.

Dianne Madden

February 26, 2013

I will never forget Eloy and Flora, "That fun classy couple".Eloy, God bless you for all the Blessing to brought to other people.

rebecca cisneros

February 25, 2013

Scott and I are so sad to hear of Eloy's death yet we know he has gone straight to Heaven. What a wonderful man and we are so happy we got to know him and Flora at Holy Innocents. God grant you eternal rest Eloy and may God bless Flora and family with comforting, happy memories of Eloy.

Debbie Benson

February 25, 2013

I was saddened to hear about Eloy's passing. I hope and pray that you will have strength during this time of loss, use you faith to know that he is in a better place. May God Bless you all.

Julie Chavez

February 25, 2013

R.I.P. Eloy what a great friend you was not only to me but to everyone you came in contact with. My prayers are with you and the family and especially your beautiful wife Flora.

Gregg Riddle

February 23, 2013

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