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Rogelio Chavoya Obituary
Sept. 16, 1929 - Jan. 2, 2014
Resident of Alviso
Rogelio passed away on Jan. 2 with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife Graciela, of 61 years; his children Rosalio, Grace, Susie, Blas, Maria, Roy, and the late Lupe; 24 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and numerous family members.
A visitation will be held on Wed. 1/8 from 5pm-9pm with a Rosary at 7pm in Chapel of the Oaks. Funeral Mass is on Thur. 1/9 at 10am at Our Lady of Refuge 2165 Lucretia Ave., SJ 95122, burial to follow at Oak Hill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rogelio Chavoya
Maria Chavoya
September 16, 2014
Dad, today marks your first birthday in heaven and our first birthday without you here with us. My heart aches. I miss your laugh, I miss your temper. I miss you. Lupe once said that she could not imagine life without you. I know why. The lows in life now feel lower and the highs of life just don't feel as high anymore. There is always the feeling of "I wish Dad were here." Thank you for being the best dad in the world for me. I will carry your memory with me forever. Te amo papi y te extraño mucho. Happy Birthday y que Viva Mexico. I know Lupe is celebrating and enjoying your company today.
"If tears could build a stairway and thoughts a memory lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.
No farewell words were spoken, not enough time to say good-bye. You were gone before I knew it, and only God knows why.
My heart's still active in sadness and secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, no one can ever know.
But now I know you want us to mourn for you no more. To remember all the happy times life still has much in store.
Since you'll never be forgotten, I pledge to you today. A hallowed place wihtin my heart, is where you'll always stay."
Love you always and forever,
Maria
Irma (Valdez) Acosta
January 11, 2014
My prayers go out to the Chavoya family. From the Valdez family
ramon aldana
January 9, 2014
I first met Mr.Chavoya through my Tio Miguel, I got to meet his family and am grateful for that opportunity. He was a family man and I seen firsthand the love he had for each one.I know he is with my uncle miguel, my mother and so many other loved ones, peace..
Ruben Chavoya Soriano
January 9, 2014
Tio Rogelio, no tengo duda que ya esta con papa Dios y lo recibieron con mucho amor mi abuelita Eloisa, tio Martin, tia Felix mama Emilia, hermano Beto, prima Lupe, y todos nuestros seres queridos que se nos adelantado. Tio no mas dolor solo gozar de la vida eterna. Le pido que les de todos un abrazo y muchos besos de mi parte . Su sobrino que lo quiere , lo quiso y lo siguira queriendo. Descanso En Paz
Josephine Gomez
January 9, 2014
Tio Rogelio que feliz se encuentra rodeados de todos esos Angeles a su alrededor de La Familia Chavoya no sufren mas solo goso a su alrededor , pronto estaremos juntos yo se que seremos resibidos con las manos abierta que Dios me los cuide.su sobrina que lo quiere
Josie Gomez Soriano Chavoya
B Lujan
January 9, 2014
My heart and prayers go out to the Chavoya family. Praying that God strengthen you all during this time.
Elizabeth Chavoya
January 8, 2014
My Dearest Father in law, you have been an inspiration for me. I will never forget what a wonderful Father roll you have been for all of us/me. I know it took a while to except me as a daughter in law, but when you finally did I knew it. The caring father that you gave me and my children means more than the world to us. Forever in my heart SUEGRO!!!
Olga Resendez-Mercado
January 8, 2014
My prayers and thoughts go to the Chaboya family on the loss of your loved one. May God bring comfort to all of you and may you cherish all the special moments that Mr. Chaboya has left in each and everyone of you. He may not physically be here but his love and memories will always live in your hearts.
Love you grandpa and great grandpa!
Monique & Dahlia Aldana
January 8, 2014
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Shannon McPhail
January 7, 2014
Dearest Grandpa,
Although you aren't my grandfather, all the years I have known you and your family, I have had the privilege to call you grandpa- so thank you!
I can remember the first time I met you at your daughter Lupe's wedding anniversary party, and I quickly saw how much your family enjoyed a party- all because of you and your spirit! Every September you would always gather family and friends to celebrate your birthday, you truely are the rock to the Chavoya family!
Although you and I had some language barriers between us with my poor Spanish skills, I did enjoy the conversations we had. I loved hearing your passion for soccer and seeing you get excited for FIFA, and telling me about your siblings and growing up in Mexico. Your home has always been filled with your kids, grand kids and even great-grand kids... Yet it is so empty without you sitting in your chair, watching your tv.
But I know you are in heaven resting peacefully with your daughter Lupe and son in law, Michael and all your siblings.
Keep shining bright for the Chavoya family and I love you!
Pita Mejias
January 7, 2014
Grandpa - There are no words to describe the pain in my heart, I'm going to miss you so much. I do find comfort knowing your not suffering anymore and you are now with my mom Lupe (your daughter). I know you are both together again as we will all meet again one day. Until that day comes I'll keep all the wonderful memories of you sealed close to me. You have made beautiful memories for me to cherish from when I was a little girl to the young lady I have become. I will always remember spending the summer with you and grandma. You would always make us fruit with chili powder, take us to Santa Cruz (in your orange VW van) and have picnics in the parking lot or on the beach then drive to Watsonville right after. I will always remember the wonderful parties you through and how you would love to see us all together having a good time and i'll always picture you in the backyard sitting on your chair listing to music. Thank you for all the beautiful memories. Please tell my mom I LOVE her and give her a great big hug from me. I love you lots grandpa, until we meet again..... Rest In Paradise.
Monique Aldana
January 7, 2014
Grandpa, it's so hard knowing that I won't be able to see you anymore, I'm going to miss you so much. The memories I have with you and grandma put a smile on my face, I love you so much. There are so many memories. One I will never forget...when I was a kid going with you to sell junk at the flea market and every Sunday after soccer games we would go to your house with my daddy. And thank you for all the trips to Santa Cruz and always taking me out to lunch. You were a father to me grandpa, don't worry about grandma we all are going to take care of her. Give my daddy and my Nina a big hug and kiss for me.
January 7, 2014
Sending our condolences to the Chavoya family. May he rest in eternal peace and may the spirit of his life remain in your hearts for now and always.
Sending prayers to my Tia, Grace Aldana and her family.
Susana Aldana Luzod and her husband Tom (Salinas, CA)
Luis S. and Cristina C. Aldana (Porterville, CA)
I love you Papi.
Graciela Aldana
January 7, 2014
Graciela Aldana
January 7, 2014
Papi I want to share a memory with you, I remember when we were younger you always taught us how to have respect to everyone during our hardest financial times, even though we were struggling you taught us to appreciate what we had. I remember when I was sixteen, Miguel came to ask you for my hand of marriage and you thought he was asking if I can be his girlfriend, that was the scariest day in my life..thank you for accepting that, there are so many memories that I will never forget, I know your in heaven with family and with Miguel and Lupe give them a big hug and kiss for me, I will be seeing you guys again, don't worry about Mom, she will be right next to you when it's her time. Love you very much.
Monia Williams
January 7, 2014
Your love one Roy your father is in better place he in God Hands.
Now reat Angel
grace villalobos
January 7, 2014
So sorry for your loss.
The Chavoya family was blessed to have had him in there lives this long. You all have your own cherished memories with those he will live on.
God bless u all, and may God give strength to his loved ones that will most need it.
Grace M
Elizabeth Chavoya
January 7, 2014
My condolences to the Chavoya's .
Maria Chavoya
January 6, 2014
Dad, I feel like my life has stopped. I lost my right arm and my buddy. I will continue to take care of your Chela, my mom, because she, too, is my arm. I will do my best to watch over our family as well because I know that is what you would want. Although my heart aches, I find comfort knowing that you are no longer in pain and that you have reunited with Lupe and the rest of your family, including my grandma, tio's, tia's, cousins, and all others that were waiting for you. I will always love you and remember all of our moments we shared. Words cannot express my gratitude to you and mom for the role you played in helping me raise Sofia. I will miss all of our time shared together whether it was going to take you to a medical appointment, trips to visit family in Watsonville - Los Angeles - and Lompoc, friend and family parties, and driving around town to find you your favorite birria.
I will have an emptiness in my heart becaue I will no longer make that phone call in the morning on my way to work to ask you how your glucose and blood pressure is. I guess now I will need to look up to heaven and ask Lupe to check up on you. I know you will be well taken care of by her.
I have a million words to say, but I can't write them all. Until we meet again Papi. No te preocupes por nada, vas a estar bien. Tu querida hija,
Maria (Mary) Chavoya
Marcela Garcia-Chavoya
January 6, 2014
Tio Rogelio siempre viviras en nuestros corazones, muchas memorias de ti tan Bellas se quedan en nuestra mente, fuiste muy querido por nosotros. Ahora Dios te ha llamado y sabemos que desde alla estas cuidando de todos. Jehova es mi pastor, nada me faltara. . . Tia chela, Dios es amor, Dios cuidara de ti, y Dara fortaleza para soportar esta separacion, a ti y a mis queridos primos y primas. Nuestras oraciones siempre estaran con ustedes!!!
Taya lamonia
January 6, 2014
Grandpa,
You were an inspiration to all of us. You have taught me and others that family always comes first and how important it is to celebrate good times with loved ones. Thanks to you, you have raised us to be the family that we are now and we will continue to stay a close family and to take care of grandma. Tell my Mom I love her. You will dearly be missed, Rest in Paradise.. I love you Grandpa
PS. I'll always think of you when I take the back roads instead of the freeway.
Raina Nielsen
January 6, 2014
I wish I could have known you Tio Rogelio. It made me so sad to hear you had passed away. When I looked at Pictures of you I saw my Grand father and my father. I am so looking forward to meeting you in Glory someday.
Rosalio Chavoya
January 6, 2014
Grandpa I Love You... You instilled values of Familia to our Lives, Growing Up still til now. Soccer continues to flow through our blood...See you soon Grandpa
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