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Cosme Chavez Obituary

Cosme Chavez LUBBOCK-Cosme Tile Man Chavez was born Dec. 19, 1943, in Lubbock to Dora and Apolonio Chavez, and raised by Dora and Ralph Muniz. Rosary service will be at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 23, 2012, in Resthaven Abbey Chapel. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church on Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. Burial will follow in Peaceful Gardens Cemetery. Cosme married the love of his life, San Juana Connie Chavez, on March 9, 1979. He was a tile setter for 40 years, and worked with Charlie Peeveehouse. He was retired. He was a member of the Arnett Benson neighborhood association. He also served as the president for Northwest Little League, and on the board for the gang-free drug-free rally. He volunteered for Boy Scout troop 414. Cosme was a member of Our Lady of Grace. Cosme is survived his loving wife; two daughters, Mary Jane Trevino and husband Hilbert Jr. of Lubbock, and Adelle Taranga and husband Jose of California; six sons, Tony Gonzales and wife Angela, Lewis Gonzales, Gilbert Marin Jr. and wife Ara, Edward Chavez and wife Peggy, all of Lubbock, and Paul Chavez of California; 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Pat Muniz of Lubbock, and Margaret Flores and husband Raymon of San Antonio; and three brothers, Manuel Chavez, Lico Chavez and Joe Chavez, all of Lubbock. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Norma Jean Marin; son, Alex Chavez; brother, Julian Chavez; sister, Lucia Chavez; and parents. Pallbearers will be Damion Contreras, John Perez, Isaac Chavez, Jeff Franco, Adrian Chavez, and honorary pallbearer, Gilbert Marin Jr. He will be greatly missed. Condolences may be offered at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com.

Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Dec. 23, 2012.
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Connie, Im so sorry to hear about Cosme. I just found out. My prayers are with you and your family. I love you.

Yvette Hernandez

December 29, 2012

I love u dad so much it just brakes my heart to no longer have you with us.I will Cherish all our time we had together I will forever be ur baby girl and my kids will never ever forget how much u loved them. You were the best father god could have ever blessed me with i miss u so much please help me stay strong dad..gone but never ever forgotten we will always hold on to u forever in our hearts.We love u...ur baby girl Mary Jane, Bert, Damion, Ivin, And ur little baby Kaelyn

Mary Jane Chavez Trevino

December 27, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Olivia & Daniel and family Duarte

December 24, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to the Chavez family. We just found out yesterday. We pray the Lord will give you comfort and peace.

Juan & Celia De Leon

December 24, 2012

Heartfelt prayers for the Chavez family.

Velinda Betancur

December 24, 2012

My condolences to Paul, Edward, Adelle & all the Chavez family. Praying for comfort & strength. May God bless you all love Lee & Laura Morales.

Laura M. Morales

December 24, 2012

I am writing to extend my deepest sympathies
To you and your family I was so very sad to hear
About Cosme he was such a good man. My prayers to
the Chavez family.
Frank Salazar, Houston Texas

Frank Salazar

December 24, 2012

Prayers go out to the family,that they may find comfort in thier time of grief and sorrow.Cosme you will be missed may you enter into heaven and may you walk with the angels my friend.

Eddie Jimenez

December 23, 2012

OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE CHAVEZ FAMILLY ...GOD BLESS LUV FREDDY & CINDY CHAVEZ

CINDY CHAVEZ

December 23, 2012

Que nuestro Padre todo poderoso les ayude. Te tenemos en nuestros resos. Gracias por tu amistad.

Consuelo Ramirez

December 23, 2012

Our prayers are with you and your family.

Blas and Mary Lou Mojica

December 23, 2012

My condolences go out to all the family,may god be with you in this difficult time. Cosme you will be missed by all, may you rest in peace. You were a great man. Love Gary and Alice
Mercado.

Alice Mercado

December 23, 2012

There is peace and comfort knowing he is now with loved ones in heaven. We will cherish the sweet memories.

Peggy Chavez

December 23, 2012

Manuel,Manuel Jr,Sara & Esperanza

December 23, 2012

Isaac,Caasi & Michelle Chavez

December 23, 2012

May God bless you and family my friend. The journey is finished and the good one begins.

December 23, 2012

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