Maria R. Chavez
June 18, 1921 - August 28, 2014
Maria R. Chavez passed away suddenly Thursday in a local hospital. She was born in Mexico and has lived in Benicia for the past 40 years. She was a homemaker and mother. Maria was the Matriarch of her family, devoted to keeping them together. Maria was a member of the Guadalupana Association of Benicia and a strong and faithful member of St. Dominic's Church. Maria is survived by her children Antonio Chavez, Gloria Garcia, Joseph Chavez, Juan Chavez & Demetrio Chavez; sister Juana Flores; 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Antonio H. Chavez in 1997. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at St. Dominic's Church followed by burial in St. Dominic's Cemetery.
Maria R. Chavez passed away suddenly Thursday in a local hospital. She was born in Mexico and has lived in Benicia for the past 40 years. She was a homemaker and mother. Maria was the Matriarch of her family, devoted to keeping them together. Maria... View Obituary & Service Information