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1972
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2016
Ernestina Chairez Obituary
Funeral service was held at 4:00p.m., Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Chapel with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
Tina was born in Odessa, TX to Joe H. Lara and Maria Gonzales on May 29, 1972. Tina attended school in Roswell, NM. She married Rodolfo Chairez, Jr. on June 26, 1993 in Roswell, NM. She worked as a Post Master Worker for the United Postal Service in Amherst, TX from 2009-2015. In August of 2015, she went to work at First National Bank in Amherst, TX.
Tina is preceded in death by her father, Jose H. Lara, a brother Gilbert Joe Lara and her mother-in-law Rosa Maria Chairez.
Tina is survived by her mother Maria Gonzales; her husband Rodolfo Chaires, Jr., her children Rudy Chairez, Jr. and his wife Kayla, Jessica Chairez, Johnathan Ray Chairez and Rosa Chairez; siblings Danny Lara, Ernest Lara, Analisa Lara and Sista Sigala; grandchildren Leah Chairez, Lauren Chairez, Daniel Chairez and Abram Chairez.
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Lisa
November 29, 2022
I miss you so much. My heart will forever be broken without you in my life. I long for the day to see you again. You are dearly missed and forever in my heart.
AnaLisa Lara
June 21, 2021
It's been almost 5 yrs since you been gone. Some days are still so much harder than others, it never gets easy. I feel so empty inside. That pain I carry with me will never go away. Words cannot describe living life without you. There's so much I need to tell you and I know one day I will have that chance. I have that hope that you and I will be reunited again and that hope is what keeps me going. For now I will cherish all the good memories we shared together and that's how I want to remember you....Your beautiful smile, your contagious laughter and your big heart. You were a ray of sunshine to anyone who crossed your path. You were the best sister and the bestest friend to me...No one will ever be able to take your place. Forever on my mind and forever in my heart.
Ana Lisa Lara
May 5, 2021
It is still so hard for me to go on living without you here. I miss you so much. I miss our "sister time", I miss just being able to call you and have someone to talk to. You were my best friend, my oldest sis I always looked up to. I can't wait until we meet again. To be able to wrap my arms around you again is the greatest blessing Jehovah has in store for us in the new world ❤
Lisa
July 21, 2020
I miss you so much, my heart aches. You are always on my mind and forever in my heart❤
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Lisa Lara
July 30, 2017
My heart aches everyday for u....im so lost without, i miss u everyday....ur my angel in heaven, i luv u sister
Vanessa Salinas
March 14, 2017
I miss you so much Auntie... I would give anything to hear your voice again.. we were miles and miles apart but I knew no matter what you were always here when I needed to talk to someone, always so loving and positive. You would always remind me to remember the good and not the bad. You were such a beautiful person inside and out... I am thankful for the time we had with you here and I talk to you in prayer all the time... I will always love you and will always be missing you until we can meet again... I love you so so much Auntie.. ❤
Lori Trevino
December 8, 2016
I still can't believe you're not in this world anymore, you always treated me and my dad with so much kindness! Your personality will be missed, thank you for always being so sweet to me! Sending love to your family !
Analisa Lara
December 7, 2016
I miss u so much sister, I can't even begin to imagine life without you here, I luv u
Analisa Lara
December 7, 2016
Beautiful, Loving, caring, outgoing, care-free, full of life, always smiling....Just to name a few of many qualities my sister had. Everyone my sister came across she has touched in one way or another, that was just the kind of person she was, you couldn't help but to be drawn to her when she entered a room, to her smile, her friendliness. She had this positive energy to her, so full of life. My sister was genuinely a beautiful person inside and out. Her kids and grandchildren were her life. I miss her smile, her laughter, her warmth, I miss everything about her. I have been blessed to have such an amazing person in my life and be able to call her sister, she was my best friend. Sister I LOVE YOU and miss you dearly, you will always be with me.
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June Heim
December 4, 2016
I worked with Tina at the Amherst Post Office and will always remember her sweet smile and quick laugh. She was always friendly, meticulous in her work and loved the people of the community. After she started working at the bank, she was again helpful to us and kept that same sweet smile. Our prayers go out to each of her children and grandchildren, and extended family at this time. God's blessings to you all.
Nannette Sherman
December 3, 2016
I will never forget the day Tina first walked into work. She was a ray of sunshine that immediately made all of us feel as if we knew each other for years. She was a huge part of our family at work. We pray for each family member for the loss of such an amazing women, but we will always remember the impact she made on each one of us. You will be forever missed!
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