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Dorothy Chavez
1944 - 2001
Dorothy Chavez
1944 - 2001
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BORN
1944
DIED
2001
Dorothy Chavez Obituary
She collected Betty Boop Memorabilia, loved embroidery, crocheting, and reading V.C. Andrews and Dean Koontz books. She was really great at word seek puzzles. Her favorite activities were playing Bingo and taking family outings to Las Vegas.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Mary Chavez. She is survived by her only daughter, Vickie Chavez-Flores; son-in-law, Rafael Flores of Los Banos; three grandchildren who meant everything to her, Cheyenne, Margarita, and Rafael Jr. of Los Banos; a sister, Linda (Richard) Brandt of San Jose; two brothers, Carl (Neva) Chavez of Marysville and Ray (Frances) Chavez of Gilroy; nieces, Sondra Brandt of San Jose, Sheri Chavez-Sandoval of Los Banos, and Shannon Chavez of Florida; and nephews, Robert Brandt of San Jose and Raymond Chavez of Gilroy. Memorial contributions in her memory may be submitted through Evergreen Funeral Home, 1480 B. Street, Merced, CA 95340.
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Cheyenne Chavez
March 22, 2013
Grandma I can't believe how long it's been since I last wrote. I constantly think about you and can't believe how time has flown by. I love reminising about my childhood because it was full of happiness and tranquility. Especially cause you were still here. There are so many things I would have loved to show you and talk about. I do talk to you but I wish I could see your smiles, hear your laughs, and so much more. I know your always around but I want more like before. I may sound greedy but your my grandma and I'll always love you and no one can come close to taking your spot. Through out the years you have been my inspiration for countless things, especially my writings. I wonder what you think about how the world is nowadays and the things you've seen us experience. Well Grandma I'll write soon and Love you!!!! Xoxoxo =)
Cheyenne Chavez
October 11, 2008
Hey Grandma,
Its me Cheyenne! I just turned fifthteen yesterday, I know I'm getting old. I just wanted to tell you that me and the family really miss you. I'm doing good in school and going for my goals. Planning to graduate and go to college. I'm also sorry its been about five years since I last wrote. I want you to know that you will always mean the world to me. I can't wait to see in the future. I wish the best. Love forever and ever your grand-daughter, Cheyenne Rae Chavez
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXOXO!!!
Linda Brandt
July 12, 2007
Hi Girl
Happy Birthday!! As the days progress you are in my thoughts 24/7. I now realize that you were forwarning me of the infected toe, but at the time I could not put two and two together. I have to learn to hear and feel when you are trying to tell me things. Please be there to guide Sondra and my little one - they are going thru some tough times and need all of the guidance they can get. I pray to all of the loving souls who have parted this dimension to guide them both. May you be guided to a higher level and be with the loving one. With all of our love, Lyn
BABY GIRL #1
June 10, 2007
Hi,Bertha thinking of you always. My confidant, no longer here in person and it's been such a hard thing to get through.I check your book very often to see if anyone writes anymore, but no logging has been done, in the last 2 years. You know I keep my thought to my self and I felt today I would log.I don't log because It only assures that It's very real to know you are really not here. I always pretend you'r on a trip and wait til your return to tell you all the happenings.I know I have my ways to deal with things.You know I love you with all heart. I remember all our times togeather and sometimes we expirenced togeather what only bestfrinds do togeather. Bertha I miss you so much the pain is so deep, it hurts so bad. The endless nights I think of you and my dad , I miss you all so much. I think of the vieja and all the suffering she went through and it took time for me to let go and know she was now at rest.I remember o' how she loved me and I was a handful for her and she would let me get away with anything. I remember the stories when you were young, she would give you some good ones and you always would say to me grandma lets you get away with everything. Bertha, I wish to have those great things with babygirl,that we had together but I am alot more strick than you were. Both girls are very close to me and my babyboy. I am so lucky my children are not a handful at there age as I was. Well, Bertha keep your presence with us drop some signs to me, because I'm the blind one to all. Be with my other half, as you know his health has had problems.
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linda brandt
July 12, 2005
Happy Birthday Sis,
Today is July 12 and it is your birthday. How you loved these special days, whether it was yours or someone elses. I think of you every day, sometimes I think I should call you, but then realize that is not possible. I know you are always near and hear me talk to you for there are things that happen that I know only you would know. There are days that I do not feel as chipper as I should, and thank god I was able to help you when you needed the help. I praise you for overcoming your ills and doing as much as you did. The determination you had on learning to walk and provide for yourself was and is inspiring to all.
With all of my love,
Lyn
Linda Brandt
April 23, 2004
Hi Sis,
Well Spring has sprung-birds making their nest in the usual place-and I see you sitting under the umbrella reading your book! I have been feeling your presence more and more as each day passes. The feelings are good and I know you are here to make everyone aware of the beauty that surrounds you. Prayers go to you, Ray, Mom & Dad and all others who have departed this world onto the next. With each prayer I know it will take you closer to god.
Love always,
Lyn
Cheyenne Rae Chavez
April 4, 2004
Hi,Grandma guess who me Cheyenne, the rest of the family miss you me too. Nina Linda,say`s I`m getting old I`m ten(10) years old this year, I`ll be eleven(11) yes. Doesn`t it rock, well maybe a little ya, but promise me to wait for me up their in Haeven. I`d like to add one more thing I`ll never stop thinking of you in my heart where ever I`m at in the Universe, write you later grandma. Love your baby girl Cheyenne Rae oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Luv U.
Linda Brandt
December 29, 2003
Well Sis, the holidays are over, and both you and Ray are missed so very much. Due to so much illness going around the 'family' did not get together this year. Which of course was harder than ever on missing you both. Vic brought the kids by on Saturday and they opened their gifts. How much they have grown, and when I see Margo, I see you in her eyes.
With all of my love,
Lyn
Linda Brandt
October 30, 2003
Fall is upon us and as I see the holidays approaching I think of you, how you loved the holidays. Your decorating, wish I could do like you did, your spirit into each holiday-how you loved them. I am lucky to find my pumpkin let alone decorate like you did. Soon this will be over and the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving and Christmas will come. I certain miss you for the holidays (as I do everyday)! You would certainly get me into the spirit. Be with us, as I miss you more and more each day. It seems that everyplace I go I see more and more Betty Bop and wish you were here so that I could get all of these for you. What a wonderful collection you would have.
Love you deeply,
Lynn
Linda Brandt
July 22, 2003
Happy Birthday Sis! You were on everyones mind and we are all wishing you a Happy 57th. Can not believe it will soon be two years since you departed. And our brother, Ray's , lst anniversary of his departure is coming up soon. Thank you for being at my side, and with your grandkids. Ralphie, the other day, thought that his Nina was you and argued with Vic that he wanted to stay with his "grandma". I know that was you making your presence known. I know you have a lot to do over there, (like Mom and Dad) , but could you all help Kevin make his crossing easy. He has had a bad going and in so much pain. Hopefully he will cross over as easy as you and Ray did, just by going to sleep. May God love you and keep you.
Love you dearly,
Lynn
Linda Brandt
June 4, 2003
Hi Sis,
Our family reunion was missing so many loved ones. Margaret spoke briefly about those who are not with us any longer. There were so many. I know that both you and Ray are with us on a daily basis as I can feel you both. Rest sweetie you had a rough time.
Love you always,Lyn
Linda Brandt
April 22, 2003
Easter has come and gone, another holiday that you loved so much. It seems that everytime I turn around Betty Boop is there and so are you. Both Carl and I have talked about the void you and Ray have left. So much to say-and yet unable to. You are both so much in our thoughts and are missed so dearly. Be with us and guide us.
Love,
Lyn
Linda Brandt
February 13, 2003
February and it has been 10 years since Pop left, and 10 years since your illness began. I know you are near -I can feel you. So many times I've wanted to pick up the phone and call, but unable to. Continue to give guidance to Vic as she needs your presences now more than ever. Rest dear sister.
Lyn
Linda Brandt
October 19, 2002
Well Sis, going on a year and I can still hear you call my name. The holidays will be so empty with you and Ray gone. I pray for your being, for the light of god to embrace both of you, to keep you in his light and love. Rest both of you and may you know peace.
With all of my love,
Lyn
Linda Brandt
September 30, 2002
Sis,I can not believe it will be a full year since you departed this life. The seasons may come and go, but your struggle for life will always remain in my thoughts. I see so many items of Betty Boop and my sadness prevails. You were tried and you needed rest. I wish you would have been able to enjoy your new apartment a bit longer. So many things I wish for, but all that can not be. Rest little sister. May you and Ray, our brother, rest and spiritally be raised to higher levels.
Lyn
Linda Brandt
September 2, 2002
Here we are in September. So long since I last spoke to you, but I hear you call me often. Take care of our brother who less than a month ago joined you, dad and mom. He left us so quickly just as you did. No time to say farewell to either one of you, but know you are always in our hearts and sorely missed. Rest baby sister.
Love and miss you, Lyn
Linda Brandt
May 6, 2002
It has been nearly six months since your departure from us and into his arms. You are sorely missed by all and always in our thoughts. So many times I've wanted to pick up the phone and discuss a thought, a movie, or something new I saw from a collection of Betty Boop, your favorite. I know you are not here in physical body, but know you are always near. I often hear you saying my name, so I know you are near.
Rest.......
Your sister, Lyn.
Christina Sandoval
December 19, 2001
Dearest Dorothy, you will be deeply missed by all.You are now at peace.
You were one courageous person and a very loved mother and grandmother.
Rest in peace dear Dorothy.
Love Christina and family
Laurie Castillo
December 7, 2001
To Dorothy YOU always put a smile to my face, and yes I will always remember the conversations we have had. There was never a dule moment when I was with you.
You were a GREAT mom as well as GRANDMA!
Yvonne M. Hernandez-Bland
December 6, 2001
Aunt Dorothy.......Your a very special person who has brought many smiles to everyone who have had the pleasure of sitting with you and getting to talk to you just about anything and I have special memories of you talking with me and vickie that I will always have in my heart you will be missed awhole bunchies!!(:
Gina Ortega
November 30, 2001
MOM- aka- (BERTHA) I'M GOING TO MISS YOU DEARLY. BUT I KNOW YOUR AT PEACE NOW.. LOVE ALWAYS YOUR ADOPTED DAUGHTER, GINA ORTEGA, AND THE FAMILY JOSETTE ORTEGA, VICKY ORTEGA, DANIELLE CORRAL, TIFFANY CARRILLO, AND LES REESE
Nancy Chavez
November 29, 2001
A MOM,SISTER,AUNT,DAUGHTER,GRANDMOTHER,
NIECE,COUSIN. WHEN I THIINK OF COURAGE,AND STRENGTH...
....I THINK OF YOU DOROTHY.....YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED...
NANCY L CHAVEZ
COUSIN
Stephanie Broers
November 29, 2001
To Dorothy
I believe in angels..
that they're always hovering near,
Whispering encouragement whenever clouds appear,
Protecting us from danger and showing us the way,
Performing little miracles with in our lives each day...
Yes, I believe in angels, and I'm sure that you do, too, and I'm convinced that angels are watching over you.
Sondra Brandt
November 29, 2001
To my Bingo buddy, you will always be loved and missed.
Linda Brandt
November 29, 2001
To my sister who so bravely fought through so many illness, who will never be forgotten. Your love, smile and strength will be with us always.
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