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Abel "Chops" Chavez Jr.

Abel "Chops" Chavez Jr. obituary, Chicago, IL

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Abel Chavez Obituary

Chavez Jr., Abel "Chops" Loving son of Maria Elena Chavez and the late Abel Chavez Sr.; caring husband of Delia Lopez; cherished father to Sabrina, Omar (Melinda), Michael, Abel Chavez, and Tony Lopez; dear grandfather to Jade, Eleazar, Ruby, Orlando, Sarena, Mariana, Melinda and Erik; beloved brother of John (Teresa), Sandy, Eddie, Lupe (Eddie), Cesar (Hilda); fond uncle to 5 nieces, 10 nephews and 15 great-nieces and nephews; a great friend to all; he will be missed by many. Visitation: Friday, September 26 from 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park, IL. Funeral Service: Saturday, September 27th, Lying in State 9:00 a.m. till start of Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Procopius Church, 1641 S. Allport, Chicago, IL. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL. Please celebrate Abel's life and visit www.dignitymemorial.com For info 773-434-1330.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 25, 2014.

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Able chavez

October 2, 2014

DEAR Lord may you keep my Ex brother in law Chops in your grace, and so he can watch over his children. HE was a very good brother in law and will be dearly missed by my family (San Miguel family) We will love and miss you always, R.I.P Chops!!!???

Fred and Evie Bazaldua

September 26, 2014

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

Nici Talavera (Esparza)

September 26, 2014

My sincere condolences to your family Abel. May the lord give them the strenghth in this time.

sofie iniguez

September 25, 2014

Rest in paradise...

sofie iniguez

September 25, 2014

Another angel to watch over us. It's surreal that this happened. U will b missed dearly. And may u rest in peace.

September 25, 2014

willie jones i worked at central steel and wire with abel and he was a good friend i havent seen him in many years may he rest in peace. My address is 2730 w 60 merrillvillle indiana 46410

September 25, 2014

Mis condolencias a su familia, que Abel descanse en paz. S

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