Raquel Chavez

Raquel Chavez obituary, Heyburn, ID

Raquel Chavez

Raquel Chavez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Morrison Payne Funeral Home & Crematory on Dec. 21, 2025.
Raquel Chavez, 76, of Heyburn, Idaho (Boise, Idaho) passed

away with her daughter, Elizabeth Flores, by her side on

Wednesday, December 17th, 2025. Raquel, a ectionately known to

some as "Raqui," was born on June 25th, 1949 to Jose deJesus

Chavez Bernal and Maria Isabel Silva Bernal in La Garita, Jalisco,

Mexico and was raised by her aunt Rebeca Chavez Bernal.

She moved to Southern California as a young adult and later

married Ramon Flores in 1985. Ten years later they moved to

Heyburn, Idaho and opened up "La Raza Tortilleria," a tortilla

factory, in Burley, Idaho shortly after. She was an active and

beloved member of St.Therese the Little Flower Catholic Church in

Burley, Idaho. She lived in the service of others and was always

there to lend a helping hand. She loved going on walks with her

dogs and spending time with family.

Raquel is proceeded in death by her father and mother, her

aunt, Rebeca Chavez Bernal, her husband, Ramon Flores, and her

brother, Jose de Jesus Chavez. She is survived by her daughter,

Elizabeth "Liz" Flores and grand-dog, Hallie.

Recitation of the Rosary and viewing will be held at 10:15am

followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00am on Tuesday, December 23,

2025 at St.Therese the Little Flower Catholic Church in Burley,

Idaho. Afterwards, she will be interned at the Riverside Cemetery in

Heyburn, Idaho.

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Raquel Chávez, de 76 años, de Heyburn, Idaho (Boise, Idaho)

falleció con su hija, Elizabeth Flores, a su lado el miércoles 17 de

diciembre de 2025. Raquel, también conocida cariñosamente por

algunos como "Raqui," nació el 25 de junio de 1949 en La Garita,

Jalisco, México. Sus padres fueron Jose de Jesús Chávez Bernal y

María Isabel Silva Bernal y fue criada por su tia, Rebeca Chavez

Bernal.Se mudó al sur de California cuando era una joven y unos

anos enseguida se casó con Ramón Flores en 1985. Diez años

después se mudaron a Heyburn, Idaho y abrieron "La Raza

Tortilleria" en Burley, Idaho, poco después. Era una miembra activa

y querida de la Iglesia Católica de Santa Teresita en Burley, Idaho.

Ella vivía al servicio de los demás. Le encantaba salir a pasear con

sus perritas y pasar tiempo con la familia.

Raquel es procedida en la muerte por su padre y su madre, su

tía, Rebeca Chávez Bernal, su esposo, Ramón Flores, y su

hermano, José de Jesús Chávez. Le sobreviven su hija, Elizabeth

"Liz" Flores y su nieta-perrita, Hallie.

La visita y recitación del Rosario se llevarán a cabo a las 10:15

a.m., con misa en seguida a las 11:00 a.m. el martes 23 de

diciembre de 2025 en la Iglesia Católica de Santa Teresita en

Burley, Idaho. Después, será internada en el cementerio Riverside

en Heyburn, Idaho

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December 24, 2025

Lily posted to the memorial.

December 22, 2025

Adelina Chavez and Family sent flowers.

December 22, 2025

Raquel & Lala Chavez sent flowers.

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Lily

December 24, 2025

Dear Elizabeth. I am so sorry for your lost.i pray that you can fnd peace ,knowing your Mommy is with the Lord Jesuschtist,our Saviour and our Heavenly father.with much love and respect Lily Simpson.

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December 24, 2025

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December 22, 2025

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December 22, 2025

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