Modesta Chavez

Modesta Chavez obituary, Missoula, MT

Modesta Chavez

Modesta Chavez Obituary

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Modesta Chavez Villarreal, 81 años, falleció el lunes 14 de Octubre, 2024, en Missoula, Montana, en casa rodeada de sus seis hijos. 

Ella nació el 2 de Enero del 1943 en Satevo, Chihuahua. Fue la tercera hija de Ramon Villarreal y Juana Chavira. Modesta tuvo cuatro hermanas y tres hermanos. 

Modesta se casó con Mauricio Chavez Carbajal un 6 de Enero del 1962. Modesta y Mauricio vivieron en el estado de Chihuahua donde tuvieron a sus siete hijos. Vivieron felizmente casados en Naica hasta que el falleció el 7 de Octubre de 1972. 

Vivió la gran parte de su vida en Chihuahua, México, hasta que se mudo a los estados unidos en el 2005 para dedicar su tiempo completo a su familia. 

Sus pasatiempos favoritos eran armar rompecabezas, jugar bingo y lotería. Ella siempre ganaba, pero eso si, sin que faltara su cafecito con pan. A Mode le encantaba poder cocinarles a sus hijos y nietos, e igual estar rodeada de ellos. 

Modesta, una mujer valiente, de carácter fuerte y estricto, que corregía lo malo y aplaudía lo bueno. Una mujer de palabra y honor. Una mujer que cuidaba a su familia y daba cariño incondicional a aquellos que amaba. La mujer más fuerte que pasó por nuestras vidas. Que hasta su último suspiro mantuvo su carácter y nunca se venció ante nada ni nadie. “Cuando el hambre me tumba el orgullo me levanta”, su dicho preferido y por el que siempre siguió. Esa mujer era nuestra Reina. Ella dedicó su vida a sus hijos y nietos. Ella nos enseñó muchas cosas en la vida, menos a vivir sin ella. Ahora que Dios se la llevó, nos dejó un vacío demasiado grande en nuestros corazones que nunca se llenara. Le damos gracias a Dios por darnos a esta gran mujer para ser nuestra madre y abuela. La mujer que lo dio todo sin esperar nada. Esto no es un adiós sino un hasta luego a nuestra Reina hermosa. 

Precedida en la muerte por su esposo Mauricio Chavez Carbajal y su hija Imelda Chavez. Sobrevivientes incluyen sus tres hijas, Rosalba, Carmen Dolores, y Leticia, sus tres hijos Mauricio, Miguel, y Ramon Chavez. Incluyendo sus veintitrés nietos, treinta y seis bisnietos, y cuatro tataranietos. 

La velación será el jueves, de 7 a 8 de la noche en Blessed Trinity. Misa será el viernes de 11 a 12 en Blessed Trinity.


ENGLISH Version

Modesta Chavez Villarreal, 81, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, in Missoula, Montana, at home surrounded by her six children.

She was born on January 2, 1943 in Satevo, Chihuahua. She was the third daughter of Ramon Villarreal and Juana Chavira. Modesta had four sisters and three brothers.

Modesta married Mauricio Chavez Carbajal on January 6, 1962. Modesta and Mauricio lived in the state of Chihuahua where they had their seven children. They lived happily married in Naica until he passed away on October 7, 1972.

She lived most of her life in Chihuahua, Mexico, until she moved to the United States in 2005 to dedicate her full time to her family.

Her favorite hobbies were putting together puzzles, playing bingo and lottery. She always won, but of course, she always had her coffee and bread. Mode loved to cook for her children and grandchildren, and also to be surrounded by them.

Modesta, a brave woman, with a strong and strict character, who corrected the bad and applauded the good. A woman of word and honor. A woman who looked after her family and gave unconditional love to those she loved. The strongest woman who passed through our lives. Who until her last breath maintained her character and never gave in to anything or anyone. “When hunger knocks me down, pride lifts me up,” her favorite saying and the one she always followed. That woman was our Queen. She dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren. She taught us many things in life, except how to live without her. Now that God took her away, she left us with a void too big in our hearts that will never be filled. We thank God for giving us this great woman to be our mother and grandmother. The woman who gave everything without expecting anything. This is not a goodbye but a see you later to our beautiful Queen.

Preceded in death by her husband Mauricio Chavez Carbajal and her daughter Imelda Chavez. Survivors include her three daughters, Rosalba, Carmen Dolores, and Leticia, her three sons Mauricio, Miguel, and Ramon Chavez. Including her twenty-three grandchildren, thirty-six great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, 7-8pm at Blessed Trinity. Mass will be Friday from 11-12pm at Blessed Trinity.

 

 

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Garden City Funeral Home - Missoula

1705 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59808

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