Maria "Lupe" Chavez Obituary


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Maria "Lupe" Chavez

December 13th, 1949 – October 23rd, 2024

 

Obituary

Maria Lupe Chavez , 74, lifelong resident of Rocky Ford, a devoted mother and pillar of her family peacefully passed away on October 23rd, 2024. She was the true definition of strength until the very end. Lupe was cared for by her lifelong friend Eugene (Chage) Olguin. She had a passion for serving others at church, the nursing home and in her community. Christmas was a special time for her every year with a house full of loved ones making tamales and buñuelos.

Lupe is survived by her 4 daughters: Maria Reyes, Lorena (Michael) Medina, Grace Mestas, Diane Candelaria. 3 sons Lucio Reyes, Antonio Reyes, Jose Olguin. 10 granddaughters: Rosa Reyes, Jessica Sanchez, Melissa Barros, Ashley Tafoya, Erica and Dyanna Reyes, Hunter Coyle, Sarah Mestas, Felicity and Sontiana Olguin. 5 grandsons: Ricardo Vergara, Saibo and Israel Mestas, Jermaine Olguin, Marco Reyes as well as numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by loving grandchildren Yesenia Chavez and Jeremiah Olguin.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Bellwood Ustick Funeral Home in Rocky Ford. A Vigil Rosary Service will be held on Thursday at 7:00 P.M. at Bellwood Ustick Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rocky Ford.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Bellwood Ustick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.bellwoodustick.com.