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Ramon Chavarria Obituary

Ramon Chavarria

El Paso - Ramon Chavarria passed away suddenly and peacefully on February 24, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend, neighbor, and devout man of faith, Ramon was 90 years old.

Born in El Paso on June 1, 1929, to Ramon Chavarria and Elena Aguirre Chavarria, Ramon was the younger brother to sisters Dolores "Lola" Chavarria Silva, Socorro Chavarria Zavala, Maria Elena Chavarria, and Eva Chavarria Taylor. He grew up in Sunset Heights and attended Vilas Elementary School and served as an altar boy at Holy Family Catholic Church. He attended and graduated from Cathedral High School. During a lunch break, he was introduced to Bertha Orrantia at El Paso High School. Two years later, Ramon and Bertha married and began a family that included nine children, twenty-two grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren, and one great-grandchild due in late 2020. Ramon's devotion to his faith radiated through his deep love and commitment to his family, his numerous friends, neighbors, and his church. He was a beloved member of Saint Raphael Parish, which he attended for nearly sixty years. He served as a Eucharistic minister and brought comfort to patients and their families at local hospitals while serving communion.

Following in his father's footsteps, Ramon worked at Union Furniture Company for forty years. Through the encouragement of the Blaugrund brothers, Ramon helped build Union Furniture's clientele in El Paso and Juarez through his personable approach and commitment to helping families create a home. Through his work at Union Furniture, Ramon came to know and be known by many El Pasoans. He was a natural networker who made friends easily and who taught others to do the same by example. He never forgot a name or a story.

Ramon's greatest devotion was to his family. He taught his children the value of faith and the importance of staying connected and devoted to one another. He celebrated their successes, consoled them through hard times, and rejoiced in the births of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He provided love and wisdom to his many nieces and nephews and his home became the center for his and Bertha's families. Ramon believed in the power of prayer and steadfastly prayed each day for his family, friends, neighbors, and all in need. He taught through example and credited his faith in God for his many blessings.

Ramon was preceded in death by his parents, his four sisters, his daughter Maria, and his beloved wife Bertha on Christmas Eve 2006. He is survived by his children Rosa "Rosie" Jones (Mark) of La Mesa, NM; Bertha "Titi" Hernandez (Felipe) of El Paso; Martha Francis (Don) of Dallas, TX; Eva Hunter of Wayzata, MN; Yolanda "Yoli" Radcliffe (William) of El Paso; Ramon "Ray" Jr. of El Paso; Cecilia McAfee of Frisco, TX; and Christina Chavarria of Washington, DC. He is forever loved by his 22 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, with one expected in late 2020. He is celebrated by his surviving in-laws, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, neighbors, and fellow parishioners who loved him dearly.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a Vigil and Rosary at 6:00 PM, Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina Drive. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM, Monday, March 2, 2020 at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 2301 Zanzibar Road. Mass will be officiated by the Rev. Anthony C. Celino. Burial will take place at Evergreen East Cemetery. Pallbearers are grandsons Felipe Hernandez, Andrew Williams, Gabriel Jones, David Francis, Benjamin Hunter, and Thomas Chavarria. Honorary pallbearers are Humberto Silva, Jr., nephew, and devoted friends and neighbors Gabriel Robert Jimenez and Alfredo Ramirez. The family wishes to thank Dr. Xavier Muñoz, physician and friend, and Dr. Oscar Muñoz and the emergency medical staff of Del Sol Medical Center for their care. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Annunciation House of El Paso or Catholic Charities in memory of Ramon Chavarria. www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net






Ramón Chavarría falleció repentina y pacíficamente el 24 de febrero del 2020 en El Paso, Texas. Ramón, un amado esposo, padre, abuelo, bisabuelo, hijo, hermano, tío, amigo, vecino y hombre de fe devoto, tenía 90 años. Nació en El Paso el 1 de junio de 1929, hijo de Ramón Chavarria y Elena Aguirre Chavarria. Ramón era el hermano menor de las hermanas Dolores ""Lola"" Chavarria Silva, Socorro Chavarria Zavala, María Elena Chavarria y Eva Chavarria Taylor. Creció en Sunset Heights y asistió a la Escuela Primaria Vilas y sirvió como monaguillo en la Iglesia Católica Holy Family. Asistió y se graduó de Cathedral High School. Durante una pausa para el almuerzo, le presentaron a Bertha Orrantia en la secundaria El Paso. Dos años más tarde, Ramón y Bertha se casaron y comenzaron una familia que incluía nueve hijos, veintidós nietos, veintisiete bisnietos y un tataranieto que vencen a fines del 2020. La devoción de Ramón por su fe irradiaba a través de su profundo amor y compromiso con su familia, sus numerosos amigos, vecinos y su iglesia. Era un miembro querido de la parroquia de Saint Raphael, a la que asistió durante casi sesenta años. Sirvió como ministro de la Eucaristía y trajo consuelo a pacientes y sus familias en los hospitales locales mientras servía la comunión. Siguiendo los pasos de su padre, Ramon trabajó en Union Furniture Company durante cuarenta años. Al alentar a los hermanos Blaugrund, Ramón ayudó a construir la clientela de Union Furniture en El Paso y Juárez a través de su enfoque personal y su compromiso de ayudar a las familias a crear un hogar. A través de su trabajo en Union Furniture, Ramón llegó a conocer y ser conocido por muchos habitantes de El Paso. Fue un networker natural que hacía amigos fácilmente y que enseñaba a otros a hacer lo mismo con el ejemplo. Nunca olvidó un nombre o una historia. La mayor dedicación de Ramón fue a su familia. Enseñó a sus hijos el valor de la fe y la importancia de mantenerse conectados y dedicados el uno al otro. Celebró sus éxitos, los consoló en tiempos difíciles y se regocijó en los nacimientos de sus nietos y bisnietos. Brindó amor y sabiduría a sus sobrinas y sobrinos, y su hogar se convirtió en el centro de sus familias y las de Bertha. Ramón creía en el poder de la oración y rezaba firmemente cada día por su familia, amigos, vecinos y todos los necesitados. Enseñó a través del ejemplo y atribuyó su fe en Dios por sus muchas bendiciones. Ramón fue precedido en muerte por sus padres, sus cuatro hermanas, su hija María y su amada esposa Bertha en la víspera de Navidad de 2006. Le sobreviven sus hijos Rosa "Rosie" Jones (Mark) de La Mesa, NM; Bertha "Titi" Hernández (Felipe) de El Paso; Martha Francis (Don) de Dallas, TX; Eva Hunter de Wayzata, MN; Yolanda "Yoli" Radcliffe (William) de El Paso; Ramon "Ray" Jr. de El Paso; Cecilia McAfee de Frisco, TX; y Christina Chavarria de Washington, DC. Sus 22 nietos, 27 bisnietos lo aman por siempre, y uno en camino. Es celebrado por su familia política sobreviviente, numerosas sobrinas y sobrinos, primos, vecinos y compañeros feligreses que lo amaron mucho. El velorio será de 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m., con la vigilia y el rosario a las 6:00 p.m. el domingo 1 de marzo del 2020 en Sunset Funeral Homes-East, en el 750 N. Carolina Drive. La misa fúnebre será a las 10:30 a.m. el lunes 2 de marzo del 2020 en la iglesia católica St. Raphael, en el 2301 Zanzibar Road. La misa será oficiada por el reverendo Anthony C. Celino. El entierro tendrá lugar en el cementerio Evergreen East. Los portadores de féretro son sus nietos Felipe Hernández, Andrew Williams, Gabriel Jones, David Francis, Benjamin Hunter y Thomas Chavarria. Los portadores de féretro honorarios son Humberto Silva, Jr., su sobrino y devotos amigos y vecinos Gabriel Robert Jiménez y Alfredo Ramírez. La familia desea agradecer al Dr. Xavier Muñoz, médico y amigo, y al Dr. Oscar Muñoz y al personal médico de emergencia del Centro Médico Del Sol por su atención. Si los amigos lo desean, se pueden hacer contribuciones conmemorativas a Annunciation House of El Paso o bien, a caridades católicas en memoria de Ramón Chavarria. www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net

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Published by El Paso Times from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1, 2020.

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Sandra Rosas Telles

March 15, 2020

Dearest Rosie,
I was saddened by the news of your father's passing and want to extend my profound andsincere, heartfelt condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers, my heart and my love are with you, for I know too well the inconsolable pain of losing a beloved parent. The loss is incomparable but I know that you are blessed with a lifetime of sweet, beautiful, precious and treasured memories of your wonderful father. May these memories, along with God's love and grace in abundance, give you strength to endure this sad time. I remember your mother and father fondly; their goodness and kindness never went unnoticed or unappreciated. May your dad rest in peace, for he is now home with our Lord God. God bless you. As Always with Love, Sandy, Loretto '68

Felipe Gogolos Hernandez

March 2, 2020

My Dearest Grandpa, I'm so proud to be your grandson. You are in heaven with Grandma. I'm sure you are smiling down on us. You are the best in the humblest ways. Thank you for being the model husband, father, grandfather, friend, and neighbor for all of us to emulate. We love you!

Armida Parra Jurado

March 1, 2020

My sincere condolences to all of your family. I remember when we were little and would play at your grandma's house that your parents would take you there. Your dad was always firm but very kind. Always remember those wonderful days. He will always be watching over all of you. My prayers are with all of you.
Thinking of you

Connie AGUILAR-HARDY

February 29, 2020

Our sincerest condolences to all of you.
I remember how kind, hospitable and interesting Mr, Chavarria was when I would visit with Christina at his home. He was a beautiful person.
May he rest in peace in Heaven and may God give your family strength and peace as well.

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Melanie Roth

February 29, 2020

May Gods Eternal Light shine upon your soul. Rest In Peace. I am praying for your soul and your family everyday.

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