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Jeffrey Lloyd CHAVEZ

Jeffrey CHAVEZ Obituary

CHAVEZ, Jeffrey Lloyd
Jeffrey Lloyd Chavez, 24, was welcomed into Heaven on June 7, 2012 with his family and friends by his side. He was born on July 8, 1987 in San Jose, but grew up in the city of Elk Grove. He was loved and nurtured through life by his mother Sandra, father Lloyd, sister Monica, and older brother as well as best friend Steven. He was adventurous, artistic, and free spirited with a captivating personality. These qualities impacted everyone that he came across in life. He had many friends which loved and supported him through both good times and bad. His passion for existence far exceeded the quantity of time in which he spent on this earth. Although he will be missed immensely by those who loved him, we are all at peace knowing that he is no longer in pain. 'Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.' Matthew 11:28. Memorial services will be held for family and friends at Wisteria Gardens, 9860 Sheldon Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, on June 29, 2012 at 7pm to celebrate his beautiful life.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jun. 16 to Jun. 17, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey CHAVEZ

17 Entries

November 4, 2012

Jeff.

He is tagging the skies of heaven, pain removed and finally living a full and happy life. He dined with Albert Einstein last night and painted with Picasso this morning..

He looks down to those below and whispers “don't cry for me. For I am finally home “
The left behinds are sad and mourning, they don't understand God, or his plans..

He whispers from above. I loved you and you were an important part of my journey on earth, but I am finally home. I am with my heavenly father. I am happy beyond belief…

Wipe your tears. Be happy for me. My pain is gone and my real life starts now.. I am sorry I made you sad. But I wish you could see me now… My wings are beautiful, colorful and they help me to soar through the sky…. I sit on clouds with past presidents and I dine at the table of our Lord..

If you knew how very happy I was, you would rejoice, you would wipe your tears and honor my memory.. I know I left this world abruptly and we really didn't get to say good bye. But don't worry, for I am not angry. I know you loved me. I know you cared for me. We were kindred spirits and I am grateful for all of my time with you…

But please believe me when I say. I am happy. I am pain free.. And most of all I am finally Home…

I will wait for you, and one day when you arrive I will show you around. I will hold your hand and fly through the Heavenly skies with you, and then only then will you understand the happiness I feel right now.

The complete Peace I feel every moment of my eternal life..

So farewell for now. Please find peace in knowing that I am home… Yes I am finally Home. May you be blessed all the days of your life and may you seek Gods purpose for your earth journey…

Until then. I love you and I will watch over you from the heavenly skies above…
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Note: I spent the day with my Eryn yesterday. It was a sad and mournful day…. I woke up this morning and was compelled, drawn to my lap top and this is what was produced. I didn't know Jeff that well, but I do know he was loved by many on this earth and his presence will be missed. I pray that God gives the strength, courage, and wisdom to all those in mourning, and that they come to realize that our sweet Jeff is finally home, finally free of all of his pain…God bless you Jeff…

With much love, you and your family are in thoughts and prayers. Robin

Sandra Chavez

September 16, 2012

I think of you everyday. I hope you are at peace. We miss you and now we can know you are no longer in pain and your body is new and we will mourn you until we see you in heaven. You never hurt anyone and deserve to be free and at peace. I will always have pennies to tell me your soul is with me. Even today I found one after I asked you to give me a sigh you are here with me. Please keep them coming so I have hope to see you again. Love ya DA MOMA to DA Pook

B Jackson

September 15, 2012

you painted paintings for meg's charity and expecting minor donations at the auction, i overbid. when you asked why i said that i hoped it would inspire you to keep painting because your work was worth paying for. the genuine look of gratitude on your face touched me deeply and i will have this piece to remember you both dearly. please forgive me.

Christofer Blehm

June 29, 2012

I believe that there is no such thing as "my" life or "your" life, there is just simply...life. Life isn't something we possess or own, it's something we experience and share. The life you lived was the same life that I live, that your brother lives, that your family lives. So, in a way, there will always remain a part of you in all of us that will never disappear, for the life we live is the same life you did, and no one or nothing can ever take that away. Death is final for only the living, the spirit will always remain, and a spirit as bright as yours will always persist in touching and inspiring us. "If our friendship depends on things such as space and time, then When we've overcome space and time, we've destroyed our own brotherhood! But if we overcome space, then all we have left is Here. Overcome time, and all we have left is Now. And in the middle of Here and Now, Don't you think we might see each other once or twice?"

Michelle Morgan

June 25, 2012

I didn't get the chance to know you. That is the most frustrating for me. I have this feeling that we would have been close. Your family has accepted me in such an amazing way. With no judgements, expectations or needs. Just with love. They never stopped loving you and wanting only the best for you. I've known this since day one. You mean the world to your brother. This is going to be hard for him. But if I can offer anything, it's that I will take care of him. Look out for him. Be that support. And of course, doing the same for your parents and sister. Hopefully, that will be enough. Rest in peace. We won't forget about you.

aly alvarez

June 24, 2012

When i received the text message that things weren't looking good, i went in my room and tore my room upside down looking for photos of you. i was really upset in what i didn't find but so thankful for the few pictures that i have. i held your photos with me all night, close to my heart, hoping to feel something other than hurt and lost. i know we lost out on some years together but i do know that from now on your spirit will be with me for the rest of my life. i wont have to wonder about where you are anymore because i know that you're in a safe, happy place where ill be someday. you were only 24 and now you'll be the handsome, young man i knew for the rest of time. you've been imortalized as the young, heart throb - artist who captured the heart of practically any girl he met. your laughter still lingers in my memories and it resides with the image of your smirk like smile. I can not thank god enough for allowing me to meet you once upon a time and giving me the opportunity to call you best friend, brother, and at times savior. farewell my dear friend, ill miss you forever till the day we meet again. love you jeff.

Veni Vidi Vici!!

Melissa Sides

June 23, 2012

Even though I live in SF, I had not seen him for around 6 months. I originally met him in Berkeley. We seemed to 'gel' well and I enjoyed his company a lot. We had a lotta laughs. We had some semi plans to see each other soon. I wish it could of happened. I had been trying to get a hold of you when this stuff happened.

Jeff a totally unique, quick witted 'hustla'- maybe as he would say. I wish I got to know him even more. You are a sweetheart {at least to me- most of the time} and I always thought that you were a total cutie- there, I admit, but I think you know. I wish I could of convinced you to go to art school and start over. Then you could meet all the art school girls that would think you were so dangerous bad-boy! Lol. I know you are in a better place. I wish I had more time with you.
I wish this had never happened. You guys and Jeff deserved to have things work out better. Let me know if I can help in any way I am in SF

Steven Chavez

June 20, 2012

I've had a hard time understanding what comes next. A lot of people tell me that the feeling never goes away. I know that it feels like you haven't even left yet. Does that mean that I feel your spirit? After you passed I figured I would hear from you at least after 3 days. You would come to me some way. Maybe you have and I'm in denial. Today Monica and I saw a piece that had to be yours. It was on a train crossing a bridge. The crazy thing is that it was while we were alone and kayaking in some random little river south of Elk Grove. That had to be you saying hi. I hate being so skeptical. I can never trust my feelings about things like this. I know that I will always love you more than you probably ever understood. I wish we could have been adults together and led each other on new adventures for the rest of our lives. Instead, I'm going to have to do it myself with your spirit guiding and supporting me. I looked up to you in a lot of ways too. Now I will try to embody some of the qualities that you had that I admired so that your spirit lives on. Hopefully my effort and drive along with you by my side can help mom and dad feel close to you. I love you and miss you so much that I don't even want to stop typing. Stay close to me.

Monica Chavez-McCathrion

June 20, 2012

i feel blessed to have spent a little bit of time with you last year, i wish i could have done more. you are loved Jeff and will always be remembered by people who were charmed by your sweet and fun personality. rest in heaven cousin, rest in heaven.

Angela Gubel

June 19, 2012

Jeff, I still cannot believe that you are gone!! I met you in middle school and it doesnt seem like it was that long ago. I will always remember our laughs together and how you would cheer me up when I was upset or having a bad day. You were a great friend!! I will miss you so much!!!

Jasmine Dean

June 19, 2012

Jeff,

I never thought I would be writing to you like this. You were always a beautiful soul, a talented artist which words could not describe. I'll cherish the memories we had together. You are in a better place now where no pain can touch you. Watch over your family. And know that your memories will forever live on. Rest in paradise. <3

Ashlee Robinson

June 19, 2012

Jeff,

Its hard to express my feelings and emotions at times like this. Im numb, i still cant believe ur gone. I know u are in a better place now, but i cant help but be sad that your life here on earth ended so soon. Im sad that we grew apart over the years. I know that we couldnt always stay kids, we had to grow up and sometimes that means not talking to the people you care about as often. But i never stopped loving you, never stopped aluing the friendship we had, never stopped calling you my brother. Your memory will live in, in all of us. I will never forget you. Te amo mi hermano,xoxo

Your lil guera sis

Nick Ocañas

June 19, 2012

I don't even know where to start Jeff. I'm still in disbelief that you are no longer with us. I've known you since the 6th grade I can truly say you were one of the best friend that I have ever had. We been through some crazy times together running around town being kids. And even though we kind of grew apart after I moved to Arizona I still seen you as a brother to me. I don't want to dwell on what could have been done different or wonder if I could have changed anything I just want to remember the great times we had and remember how great of a person you were. And until it is my time to go this isn't goodbye just see ya later.

Michael Lewis

June 17, 2012

I didn't know you Jeff, but I know your Uncle Tony and wanted to share my condolences with your family. May you rest in peace.

Monica Chavez

June 16, 2012

Jesus Christ Jeff, I still can't believe it yet that your gone. I woke up this morning, knowing your obituary was coming out today but I swear it hit me like a ton of bricks in the chest, knocking the wind out of my sail within seconds. I still cant believe that we went from the original 5, to 4 in a matter of moments. Our family will never be the same without you in it. Even though we spent time apart these last couple of years, I still cherish you in my heart as my baby brother. The baby brother that never got married, or had children, or graduated from college. I still feel like you've been cheated out of a full life. Sometimes I think that those feelings will never go away. I know I have to live my life even more now, because you can no longer live yours. Yesterday when I went hiking, I felt you all around me. Protecting me. I hope to God that that feeling never goes away. I'm sorry I wasn't there for you like I should have been as a sister. I'm sorry that I was a difficult person to love growing up. Im better now Jeff, I swear If I could do it again, I would change everything. I'm sorry because now it's all over and we will never have a chance to be close again. I'm so sorry your life ended the way that it did. But you are no longer sick and in pain. This brings me hope that you are in a better place. I thank God everyday for giving us 10 days with you to say goodbye. I love you little brother. I will never let the memories of you fade away.
Love, Monica

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