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Alice Chavez Obituary

Chavez, Alice B. (nee Benard), age 81, late of South Chicago, beloved wife of the late Jesse "Tiny" Chavez, loving mother of Linda (Robert) Reyna, Robert (Sally), Vern (Pam), Roman (Lisa) and Ronald (Maria Carmen) Chavez, devoted grandmother of Lawrence and Brian Reyna, Michael, Lisa Marie, Elise, Anthony, Angela, Daniel, Tim, James and Rhonda Chavez, Aaron and Lindsey Barr, great-grandmother of Megan Reyna, Luka and Delaney Barr, dear sister of Dolly (Bob) Sledge, Clarence (Barbara), Lester and the late Ralph (Mary) Benard, preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters, dear sister-in-law of Salvador (Virginia) and Henry Chavez and Consuelo (Emiliano) Hernandez, fond aunt and God-mother of many. Active member of O.L.O.G. Mothers Club, Church Functions, Little League, Scouting, VFW Post #4104 Ladies Auxiliary & Bowen High School ROTC. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral Friday, at 9:15 a.m., from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Mass 10 a.m. Cemetery private. 773-731-2749.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 9, 2005.

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charles gene aragon

December 2, 2005

God bless you and family all.

gene and family

Lyn Lysak {Moy}

November 12, 2005

We were all so sorry to hear about your mother.We belonged to Post# 4104 a while ago. It has been years since we have seen one another but we could never forget your family. Truly wonderful people. My parents are Lu and Ed Golisch. Our deepest sympathy to you and yours and may it help to know you are all in our prayers. Your mother was an inspiration to alland she will be missed greatly.

Carlos Longoria

November 10, 2005

Our sincere sympathy to the Chavez family . Your family is in our prayers.From all The Longoria's in Texas.

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