Amparo L

Chavez

Amparo Chavez, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and woman of deep faith, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 3, 2025.  Born on October 22, 1933, in El Paso, Texas, Amparo moved to Hollister at a young age where she would spend the rest of her life serving her family, community and church with unwavering love and dedication.  Amparo is survived by her beloved husband of 72 years, Frank Chavez, and her son Frank Chavez, Jr. (Sylvia). She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Matthew, Frank and Vincent and her great-grandson Joshua. She also leaves behind her cherished sister, Emma Guevara of Texas, along with numerous nieces, nephews and lifelong friends were touched by her kindness and generosity. She was welcomed into eternal rest by her parents and her children, Sylvia and Christopher.

Amparo had a deep love for nature and found peace in tending to her garden.  She was a nurturing soul who cared deeply for her family, including her adored pets. Her warmth and compassion extended to everyone she met.  Throughout her life, Amparo worked diligently at the local cannery, the Hollister School District and Sacred Heart Church. A faithful member of Sacred Heart Church, she served in numerous ministries including Eucharistic Ministry, Fish and Loaves, Kermés, Homily, and the Diocese of Monterey. Her commitment to her faith and her community was a guiding light to many.  Amparo will be remembered as a loving and caring woman who gave freely of herself to others.  Her life was a blessing, and her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.  She will be dearly missed.