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Ricardo Berru "Dickie" Chavarria

1929 - 2013

Ricardo Berru "Dickie" Chavarria obituary, 1929-2013, Las Cruces, NM

BORN

1929

DIED

2013

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Baca's Funeral Chapels - Las Cruces

300 East Boutz

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Ricardo Chavarria Obituary

Our dearest father, Ricardo "Dickie" Berru Chavarria, 84, of Las Cruces, entered eternal life to be with his heavenly Father on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 21, 1929 to Abel Luis and Consuelo Berru Chavarria in Rincon. "Dickie", as he was fondly known to family and friends, was very proud of serving his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and awarded an Occupational Medal. In 1978, Dickie retired as a firefighter from White Sands Missile Range and was a member of the VFW Post #3242 and of the Roman Catholic Church. Those left to mourn his passing include a daughter, Elizabeth Scott and husband Luman of Colorado; four sons, Ricardo Chavarria, Jr. and wife Darlene of Ocean Springs, Miss., Larry Chavarria and wife Irma, Thomas Chavarria and wife Patricia and Steven Chavarria and wife Ysela, all of Las Cruces;a brother, Benjamin Chavarria; and his loving companion, Carmen Vaquera. Other survivors include eight grandchildren, Roxanne Michel, Ricardo Chavarria III, Joel Chavarria, Erin Shugras, Erikah Chavarria, Robert Talamantes, Catheryne Chavarria and Stevie Rae Chavarria; four great-grandchildren, Lilly Michel, Delylah Robles, Raechel and Danyelle Talamantes; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Dickie was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Elsie Clark Chavarria in 2005, four brothers, Ed, Gilbert, Eugene and Abe Chavarria as well as two sisters, Bertha Torres and Maria Berkheimer. Visitation for Dickie will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2013 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E Boutz Road where the prayer vigil is scheduled for 6 p.m. Family and friends will join together to celebrate the holy mass of resurrection at 10 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2013 at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church, 100 S. Espina St. with the Rev. Jerome Chavarria officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the New Mexico National Guard Honor Guard and the Marine Corps League – El Perro Diablo Detachment. At his request, cremation will follow and inurnment of cremains will be held at a later date. Serving as casket bearers will be Ricardo Chavarria, III, Joel Chavarria, Robert Talamantes, Ronnie Quintana, Raul Carbajal and Louie Villareal. The Chavarria family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels and Sunset Crematory of Las Cruces. 527-2222. Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences, log on to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com.

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Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Jul. 26, 2013.

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David T Benavidez

July 19, 2023

RIP Dickie

David T Benavidez

July 19, 2022

RIP Dickie

Daniel Rivas

August 4, 2013

To the Cavarria Family of Dickie. I worked with him at the White Sands fire Dept with him and knew him well. Our deepest comdolences to the entire Family.

August 2, 2013

Death is never something easy to deal with. May the God of peace be with your family during this difficult time. Rom. 16:20
With Deep Sympathy

Sylvia Mendez Garcia

August 1, 2013

Larry, and the family Chavarria. God was in need of another angel. May God provide you each with His love, grace, peace, strength and mercy. The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow, but the things we can't see now will last forever. 2Corinthians 4:18
God Bless.

August 1, 2013

So sorry for you loss, Mr. Chavarria was a wonderful man.

Ms. Anna Fino

Benny Chavarria

July 31, 2013

Ricky and Family,
Our deepest felt sorrows and sympathy for the loss of your dad, or as we honorably and lovingly called him.."Tio". Your dad was always a very caring and devoted friend to our family since the "cotton picking" days in Hatch;and as my Dad would say..."muy buen amigo y familia" May you Rest in Peace "Tio".

Toni Noonan

July 29, 2013

To my beloved Chavarria family, with sorrow we share in your loss. We love everything about Uncle Dickie and will feel his absence at every family function. He and Aunt Elsie created a beautiful legacy in all of you and we are so proud to call you "cousin". Our lives are better for having been loved by Dickie and Elsie Chavarria.
The Noonan Family.

July 28, 2013

Our condolences and sympathy to the Chavarria Family.
Mike Trujillo & Family

Michael & Juanita Perez

July 28, 2013

Rick and Darlene and Family,
We would like to offer our Deepest Sympathy for the passing of your dad. We are sill here in Phoenix, drop us an email at [email protected]. God bless you and the entire Chavarria Family.

Mr.& Mrs. Gilbert Quintela Sr.

July 28, 2013

To Dickie's Family,
Our most sincere condolences. May our prayers be with all of you during this time a always. God's Blessing be with all of you. Bessie & Gilbert Quintela Sr.

Olga Lujan

July 28, 2013

Catheryne, my heart goes out to you and your family. You always spoke so highly of your Grandfather and what a great man he was. I know you will treasure his memories and his words of wisdom. Take care and God bless, Olga.

Linda Trawick

July 28, 2013

My prayers to The Chavarria Family at this very sad time. Uncle Dickie was the best Uncle, and he will be missed. I will be keeping you all in my prayers.

David Ferrales

July 28, 2013

Larry and Family. I am very sorry for your loss. Prayers to you all during this difficult time. God Bless You.

Ray Robles

July 27, 2013

Gosh Dickie it's so sad. I'm going to miss your presence at breakfast at McDonald's eventhough I didn't get to know you too well, I have known the Cnavarria family all my life, since I'm from Hatch.

July 27, 2013

Rick,Liz,Larry,Tomas,Steve and family. Our hearts are heavy with this loss.I have come to know real joy and the meaning of a generous spirit by having been part of the Chavarria clan. Cause of all y'all; but mostly because of Abel and Grandma Concha's children-our parents. Uncle Dickie and Aunt Elsie were the best.

Veronica Valencia & son Vicky Mata & son

July 26, 2013

Our condolences to all of the Chavarria family. Our prayers are with you all.

Ray & Senaida Lara

July 26, 2013

To the Chavarria Family, Our heart felt condolences to all of you at the loss of your father. May our lord give you strength during your time of grieving, our hearts and prayers are with all of you.

July 26, 2013

our condolences from from the cobley family

carrie ingram

July 26, 2013

Sympathy to all the family.
Carrie Tucker Ingram

July 26, 2013

OUR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY. DICKIE WAS A TRUE AND GENEROUS FRIEND TO MY HUSBAND, HECTOR LOPEZ. I MET HIM THROUGH HECTOR AND FOUND HIM TO BE A MOST WONDERFUL AND LOVING FRIEND TO BOTH OF US. WE WILL BE THERE TO HONOR HIM AND SHOW OUR LOVE FOR HIM. GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND HELP YOU THROUGH THIS GRIEVING PERIOD.
HECTOR AND MIN LOPEZ

Robert & Yolanda Garcia

July 26, 2013

Rick, Liz, Larry, Steve & Tommy, our sympathy on the home going of your precious father. Mr. Chavarria was a wonderful man. He came over to mom's when Michael passed away and he gave Me a great big hug. I needed that. He will be missed. We send all of you a great big hug and our love. God Bless You!

Jenny Chavarria and Family

July 26, 2013

Sorry to hear of Mr. Chavarria's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you - Tommy - Steve & Larry! God Bless You!!

Richie Trujillo

July 26, 2013

my condolences to the Chavarria family. We have been neighbors for years since i was a little. Go with the angels Ricardo God bless you.

July 26, 2013

To Dickie family my most sincere condolences. He was my cousin & friend for all of my life as I grew up in Hatch. I used to visit with him at the VFW

Christopher Daniels

July 26, 2013

My prayers and condolences to all of the Chavarria Family during this hard time. God Bless you all.

Georgia Gramlich

July 25, 2013

Uncle Dickie was such a kind and gentle man who had so much love to give. He gave it to his wife, kids, grand kids and great grand kids, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, friends, co-workers, everyone he came in contact with. I remember he always backed us kids when mom and Aunt Elsie were getting on to us. The love he had would just show all over him when he would talk about his kids and grandkids. He was so good and faithful to visit my mom regularly, and I appreciated it so much. He will be missed by all but especially his family because he was the rock that has always been there. Thankfully he left us all with so many special memories that we will think of him often and smile. My heart goes out to you all. Love you Georgia

Tom Pino

July 25, 2013

My prayers and deepest condolences to All of the Chavarria Family during this hard time ....Mr C was a great man and will be missed.

Ramon Clark (Jr)

July 25, 2013

Our Heart felt condolences to Chavarria Family on the loss my "Tio Dickie". Ramon(Jr)& Barbara Clark, Owasso, OK.

Grandpa Juan Torres, Sammy Maestas and Uncle Dickie at Melanie and Chris' Rehearsal Dinner on June 7, 2013

Yvonne Valencia

July 25, 2013

You will be greatly missed Uncle Dickie! Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
Love,
Yvonne, Dominic, Melissa, Nico Valencia, Melanie and Chris Eylicio.

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