Maria Chavez

April 15, 1946 - January 30, 2015

Maria Feliz Chavez, "Mama Nice" 68, of Marysville, CA passed away on January 31, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. Maria was born in Yahualica, Jalisco, on April 1, 1946 to her parents; Zenaido and Maria Justa Gonzalez. Maria Feliz was a loving strong mother, beloved wife, and a grandmother, full of joy always with a smile. She married the love of her life, Rodolfo Chavez on July 31,1971. Maria is survived by her children, Challito Chavez (Shauntel), Norma Chavez, Cruz Saldana (Reuben), Griselda Chavez, Sonia Chavez (Marcos), Mayra Chavez (Jesus), her (12) grandchildren she loved dearly, (5) sisters; Olivia Palafox, Rogelia Romo, Obdulia Vargas, Teresa Ramos, and Maria Toche, (3) brothers; Esteban Gonzalez, Max Gonzalez and Ismael Gonzalez, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Maria was preceded in death by her husband Rodolfo Chavez, both parents Zenaido and Maria Justa Gonzalez and her brother, Andres Gonzalez. Services will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Marysville. Rosary will be at 7pm Wednesday, February 4th 2015. Funeral Mass is scheduled on Thursday, February 5th, at 12:30 pm at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and burial at Sierra View Memorial to follow. Special thanks to our family and friends who have been there for us through this very difficult time.