Mary "Tencha" Chavez, 67, passed away on Monday, October 19th, 2009, at home in Pearland, Texas. She was born on July 21st, 1942 in Houston, Texas to Michaela Fernandez and Ciprano Matilde Chavez.
Mary is survived by 4 children: Lisa Diaz & husband Fransisco Sandoval, Mario Diaz, Elvira Moreno & Alfred Garza, and Rudolph Moreno; 6 grandchildren: David Diaz, Erica Sandoval, Daniel Sandoval, Gianna Moreno, Nathaniel Moreno, and Isaiah Moreno; 2 great-grandchildren: Angel Rades and Isabella Rades; 1 brother: Humberto Chavez; 2 sisters: Mary Martinez and Olga Chavez; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service with Pastor Ernest Tovar officiating was held at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, October 23rd, 2009, at Aldine Funeral Chapel located at 9504 Airline Drive in Houston, Texas.
"Tencha" will be missed by all who knew and loved her.