Mary Chavez Obituary
Mary Jane Chavez, 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 1, 2025, in La Junta, Colorado.
She was the daughter of Bonifacio and Amalia Ortiz, and was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Raymond Chavez, and her brothers Ben and George Ortiz. She is survived by her sister Shirley Dale.
At just 16 years old, Mary Jane married Raymond Chavez and began a lifelong journey of devotion to her family. Her unwavering spirit led her to return to school later in life, where she proudly earned her GED at the age of 47—a testament to her perseverance and faith in personal growth.
Mary Jane was a devoted mother to two sons: Raymond Chavez Jr. (Roxanne Chavez), and Chris Chavez (Stephanie Hernandez). She found immense joy in her role as grandmother to Ashley Chavez (Brian Otero), Chris Chavez (Ericka Chavez), Janae McIntyre (Matthew McIntyre), Savannah Chavez, Eva Chavez, and Lola Chavez. Her love extended to her great-grandchildren: Isabella, Elliana, and Chris.
A familiar figure in the La Junta community, Mary Jane served faithfully for many years as a crossing guard. Her gentle presence offered daily reassurance to children and families alike. Her kindness and generosity reflected the values she held dear—leaving a lasting impression on all who crossed her path.
A Funeral Service will be held on November 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Peacock Memorial Chapel, 401 Raton Avenue. Visitation will be Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel. A gathering following the burial will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Hall.
*Service will be streamed via Peacock-Larsen Facebook page* -Go to Peacock-Larson Facebook page & follow/like the page -Stream will begin 5-10 minutes prior to service start time (may need to refresh the page if on prior to stream beginning).
Mary Jane’s life was one of quiet strength and enduring faith. Her presence will be deeply missed by family members, friends, neighbors, and all whose lives she touched. May she rest in eternal peace, and may her memory bring comfort to those who knew her.
Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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401 Raton Ave, La Junta, CO 81050
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