Obituary of Richard Victor Chavez

RICHARD VICTOR CHAVEZ Richard Victor Chavez passed away July 4, 2013 in Parker, Arizona at the age of 78. He was born October 24, 1934 in East Los Angeles, California to Leo and Caroline Chavez. Richard was a lifetime member of the VFW. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing and hunting. Riding go carts was his passion. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Joana Chavez of Parker, Arizona; son Richard L. Chavez (Kathy) of Hesperia, California; grandson Anthony (Amanda); great-grandson Parker; brother Stephan Chavez and sister Linda Twilly both of Albuquerque, New Mexico Donations can be made in Richard's name to Hospice of Havasu., 365 S. Lake Havasu Avenue PO Box 597 Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405 Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Richard's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.