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Celestino Chapa Obituary

Mr. Celestino Chapa Sr. April 6, 1932 - June 4, 2006 Our Precious father Celestino Chapa Sr., age 74, was taken to rest by our heavenly father at home with his family at his side. He is preceded in death by his father Eristro Chapa, mother Florentina Chapa, and grandson John Albert Chapa. He was a devoted husband to his loving wife of 55 years Lupe Chapa, wonderful father to his children, daughter Bennie Barba and companion Buddy Saldaña, sons Celestino Chapa, Jr., wife Carmen, Felix Chapa, wife Esther, David Chapa, wife Connie. Grandchildren: Albert Jr., Tina Michelle, Leonard, Virgie, Joe, Michelle, David Jr., Melissa, Tino and Hector. Great-grandchildren: Rena, Claudia, Isabel, Eric, Xavier and Daniel. Sister, Mary C. Lopez, husband Juan, brothers, Eugene Chapa, Paul Chapa, wife Anita. Pallbearers: Grandsons, Albert Barba, Jr., Leonard Barba, Joe Chapa, David Chapa, Jr., Celestino Chapa III, Hector Chapa, great grandson, Xavier Chapa. Honorary pallbearers: Eugene Chapa, Charlie Chapa, Pete Perez, Manual Ramirez, Mike Rodriguez, and Joe Gilbreth, Jr. Rosary 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Angel Funeral Home. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Thursday, Santa Cruz Catholic Church (Mr. Chapa will lie in state at Santa Cruz from 9:00 a.m. until service time at 10:00 a.m.) Burial Assumption Cemetery.. http://angelfuneralhome.com

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Jun. 7, 2006.

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Frank & Albina Garcia & Family

June 8, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Chris, Stephanie, & Casey Chaudoin

June 8, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Joe Chavez

June 8, 2006

On behalf of the Wallace G. Chavez family, friends, and neighbors we express our deepest sorrow and condolences to the Chapa family. Tino will always be close to our hearts and memories.

Irene S. Lozano

June 7, 2006

our thought and paryer are with you and your.god bless you'll. steve and Irene Lozano. love you bennie &lupe

Erica Trevino

June 7, 2006

I am so sorry to hear about your father/grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. God bless you...

Pete & April Serrano

June 7, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Michael & Sofia Acosta

June 7, 2006

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Dolores Luna

June 7, 2006

Our condolences to the Chapa family.



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Tommy/Mindy Mullins

June 7, 2006

Felix and Esther,



We are so sorry about your dad. Our thoughts are with you and your family during such a trying time.



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