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Lawrence Chavez Obituary

Chavez, Lawrence E. age 60, of Chicago, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 in Hammond, IN. Survived by one son: Juan Rivera; six sisters: Alicia Lopez, Rita Sanchez, Theresa Sanchez, Jovita Sanchez, Martha Sanchez, Philipa Sanchez and six brothers: Bobby Balos, Martin Sanchez, Alfredo Sanchez, Augustine Sanchez, Ricardo Sanchez, James Sanchez; three stepchildren; Mary Leon, Anna Rodriguez, and Gloria Rivera. Preceded in death by his mother, Mary Louise Salazar, his adopted mom; Mikades Mary Gonzalez, Stepfather; Pete Voileono Balos. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday at Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 5840 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN with Rev. Stephen Kosinski officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday from 12 p.m. until the time of the service. Mr. Chavez was a security officer in Chicago, IL. He will be dearly missed by his family, god children and dear friends.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 4, 2011.

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Deni Camarillo

February 27, 2020

Remembering Larry,May you Continue to Rest In Gods Paradise,,,you were a good Man inside & out . Denise

Denise Camarillo

March 5, 2011

Larry,Your A Very Beautiful Person,Whom,We've Had The PLEASURE Of Knowing,Befriending,Some Loving & Caring For You,And You Returning The Love,Beautifully To All,,,You Were Sent Here To Touch The Hearts Of All,And You Did Exactly That,Your Job Here Is Done,,Now May You Have Your Final Rest & Peace With Your Beloved Linda,Who Is There For You,,With Open Arms,MAY GOD BLESS & KEEP YOU BOTH SAFE,,ETERNALLY,With Luv Always,Denise Camarillo-----My Deepest Sympathy,To His Dear Friend Russ Milton & To My Cousins Nellie & Frank,Gloria & Carol,Sonia,Melinda & Nina xoxoxo

sonia rivera

March 5, 2011

Now u and grandma can be together

Sonia Rivera

March 4, 2011

You will be missed...
Sonia Rivera

Nina Rivera

March 4, 2011

You were and always be in our hearts. May you rest in peace with grandma. We will never forget you. Loving you always and forever, Nina, Jazmari, Jovanni, Jacqulyn, Raymond J.R, and Reyna

Anna Rodriguez

March 4, 2011

Thank you uncle Larry for being a part of our family, and being there for my mothers last wish. We will never forget what you have done. Always in our hearts.

nicole rodriguez

March 4, 2011

You will be missed uncle larry your in a better place now with grandma may you rest in peace love always nicole robert and emilie <3

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