Maria Chavez Obituary
Maria was born on January 26, 1932 in Driscoll, TX to Manuel Lucio Ovalle and Estefana Hernandez. Maria worked as a "Foster Grandparent" for over 20 years with Clovis MSD.
Survivors include her sister; Isabel Ovalle Gonzalez, two daughters; Patricia Soliz, Maria Cronk, four sons; Mario Chavez, Raul Chavez, Salvador Chavez Jr., Juan Chavez, 14 grandchildren; Andy, Jesse III, James, Jason, Salvador III, Lorenzo, Ricardo, Amanda, Arlene, Stephanie, Kimberly, Priscilla, Sonia, Victoria and many great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her daughter; Georgina Chavez, four brothers; Vicente, Fernando, Leon, Jose, two sisters; Martina, Cale, and her parents; Manuel Lucio Ovalle and Estefana Hernandez.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home, www.muffleyfuneralhome.com, (575)762-4435.
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