Rafael Chairez

Rafael Chairez died January 31, 2025 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born October 10, 1953 at El Vergel, Nieves, Zacatecas. He married Silvia Cordova April 15, 1972. She survives. Mr Chairez entertained family and friends with his jokes and antics. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling with them to the ocean. He was their rock. His quick wit and funny stories will be missed.
In addition to his wife-Silvia Chairez- he is survived by 4 Grandchildren-Isaid Lopez-Chairez, Ismael Lopez-Chairez, Adriana Lopez-Chariez & Sergio Lopez-Chairez; Great Grandchildren-Javier Lopez, Ava Lopez, Lorely Arroyo-Lopez, Mathias Mancillas and Khalani Lopez; Siblings-Mauricio Chairez Fernandez, Maria Chairez Fernandez, Ana Luisa Chairez Fernandez, Esperanza Chairez Fernandez, Juan Chairez Fernandez and Enrique Chairez Fernandez, Luz Marcella Chairez Fernandez, Maria del Refugio Chairez Fernandez and numerous Nieces and Nephews He was preceded in death by his daughters-Maria Lorenza Chariez Cordova and Jasmin Chairez Cordova; Parents- Abelardo Chairez Rangel and Maria Cruz Fernandez and Siblings-Abelardo Chairez Fernandez, Mario Manuel Chairez Fernandez, Aurelio Chairez Fernandez and Armando Chairez Fernandez.
Visitation will take place 12:00- 8:00 pm Monday February 10, 2025 and Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday February 11, 2025 both at Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City KS. 620-276-3219. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the Rafael Chairez Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.
Rafael Chairez murió el 31 de enero de 2025 en el Centro Médico de la Universidad de Kansas en Kansas City, Kansas. Nació el 10 de octubre de 1953 en El Vergel, Nieves, Zacatecas. Se casó con Silvia Córdova el 15 de abril de 1972. Ella sobrevive. Mr. Chairez entretuvo a familiares y amigos con sus bromas y travesuras. Disfrutaba pasar tiempo con familiares y amigos, viajando con ellos al océano. Él era su roca. Echaremos de menos su rápido ingenio y sus divertidas historias.
Además de su esposa, le sobreviven 4 nietos; Hermanos: Mauricio Chairez Fernandez, María Chairez Fernandez, Ana Luisa Chairez Fernandez, Esperanza Chairez Fernandez, Juan Chairez Fernandez y Enrique Chairez Fernandez, Luz Marcella Chairez Fernandez, María del Refugio Chairez Fernandez y numerosas sobrinas y sobrinos.
Le precedieron en la muerte sus hijas: María Lorenza Chariez Cordova y Jasmin Chairez Cordova; Padres: Abelardo Chairez Rangel y María Cruz Fernandez y hermanos: Abelardo Chairez Fernandez, Mario Manuel Chairez Fernandez, Aurelio Chairez Fernandez y Armando Chairez Fernandez.
El velorio se llevará a cabo de 12:00 a 8:00 p. m. el lunes 10 de febrero de 2025 y el funeral se llevará a cabo a las 11:00 a. m. el martes 11 de febrero de 2025, ambos en Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City KS. 620-276-3219. Seguirá el entierro en el cementerio Valley View. La familia sugiere memoriales al Fondo Conmemorativo Rafael Chairez a cargo de la Funeraria Garnand en Garden City.