BORN

1986

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Kuiper Funeral Home

9039 Kleinman Road

Highland, Indiana

Michael Chavez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 11, 2013.

MICHAEL R. CHAVEZ GRIFFITH, IN Michael R. Chavez, age 26 of Griffith, IN passed away June 9, 2013. He is survived by his son, Ayden; parents: John and Rita Chavez of Schererville, IN; one sister, Vanessa (Matt) Yukinis of Indianapolis, IN; grandparents: Ramon and Eulalin Chavez of TX. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 10:30 AM Directly at St. Michael Catholic Church with Rev. Gregory Houck officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Friday June 14, 2013 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Rd. (two blocks south of Ridge Rd.), Highland, IN. Michael attended Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. He was employed at B.P. Refinery in Whiting, IN. www.kuiperfh.com

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June 19, 2013

Cynthia Hoffman

Dear Rita and the entire Chavez family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your son, Michael. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. It is my hope that years of fond memories will ease your pain and provide comfort. May God be with you all.

June 18, 2013

Matt Figi

Rita and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I never had Michael in class, but knew and appreciated him. He always brought a smile to my face. I hope that all of your wonderful memories will help you make it through the coming weeks and years.

June 16, 2013

Thomas & Lynn Drapac

John and Rita, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our family will keep Michael, Ayden, Vanessa and you in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over you during this difficult time. Our love and prayers go out to you.

June 15, 2013

Dina Leftakis

So sorry to hear about the loss of your precious son. My sincerest condolences to you and your family during this very difficult time.

June 15, 2013

John and Rita,
Both Jill and I are very sad to hear of Michael's death. Zack told us yesterday.
We offer our condolences to your entire family. Bob and Jill Cooke

June 14, 2013

Dear John and Rita,sorry about your loss,may God give you and your family lots of strength during this trying time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Pete and Rosemarie Padilla.

June 14, 2013

Angel Flores

Deepest sympathies to the Chavez family. May the Lord provide you the strength to cope with his loss. God bless. Gone too soon but not forgotten

June 14, 2013

Jeff R.

Dear Chavez family,

I am so deeply saddened to learn of your loss. May God always give you strength through these times.

June 14, 2013

Tommy & Carrie Edwards

Through our tears and saddness we are praying for you and your family during this time. We pray that you would find comfort in Christ and Him alone.

June 14, 2013

ETHEL GILLEY

To John & Rita,

I am sorry to hear about your loss of your son. May God be with you through these trying times. I could not even begin to wonder how it feel, but yet God will help you through this. I was very fond of Michael, as well as his family here at BP. We will miss his outgoing and energetic personality. We hope the golden boy is keeping up the pace as always. We will miss you Michael!

Ethel Gilley (Maintenance Scheduling, BP Whiting, Indiana)

June 13, 2013

Debra Hart

Dear Chavez Family, I cannot begin to express the sadness in my heart for the loss of your Michael. Not a natural order of the way of life. I know that Ayden will have memories but will learn what a wonderful father he had through the memories passed on by his family. God be with you all during this time and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

June 13, 2013

Carlos Garcia

So deeply sorry for your loss he was a great friend. We will keep Michael's family in our prayers..

June 13, 2013

Jacob Saczawa

Mr. & Mrs Chavez,

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. You will be in my prayers.

June 13, 2013

May God be with you through this time. a
Annette & Terrance Hubbard

June 13, 2013

vincent lopez

John so sorry to hear about your lost, i prayfor you and your family so that you all may heal with the hepl of the lord , my your son rest peace and give you all the confort that your boy is with god .

June 13, 2013

Mary Acevez-Yarbrough

Our sincerest condolences with your whole family. May God be with you through this difficult time.

From the Adolfo Acevez Family

June 12, 2013

Nick Velasquez

To the Chavez Family,
Condolences to all of you during this diffucult time. May you all find confort knowing Michael is with the Lord.

June 12, 2013

Rose Sgambelluri

Rita and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rose Sgambelluri

June 12, 2013

Sally & Dennis Wilkins

Rita, John, Ayden, Vanessa, and Matt,
May God give you the strength to carry you through this very difficult time. The memories you cherish will help carry you through and be very dear to each and everyone of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 12, 2013

Melissa Fezler

John, Rita, Vanessa, Ayden, & Family... my heart, prayers, & condolences are with you at this very difficult time. Michael was always such am amazing guy. I've known you all since I was very little & he was always the best! I really cannot believe he is gone... please just keep all the memories alive thru his little man. May God be with you all thru every difficult moment. I love you guys & wish you ask the best.

June 12, 2013

Mr. & Mrs, Chavez,
Condolences from deep within my heart for the loss of your son. May GOD hold you and your family in his arms and give you the comfort and guidance that only HE can provide. Love you all!!! Myrna Velazquez (Joshua's) mom.

June 12, 2013

Rita, John and Vanessa, We are so saddened by the news of Michael's passing. He is gone to a better world, but the memories will always be in your hearts. Love you always Janie, Jerry, Bob, & EJ Rivera.

June 12, 2013

Kristen G.

Chavez was such a wonderful person. He always had a smile for a stranger or friend. He will be missed...

June 12, 2013

Laura Zeller

Rita, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Michael. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Love, Laura

June 12, 2013

Toni Kwasny

My deepest condolences to your son, Vanessa and your entire family. Words cannot express the pain that they must be feeling, but knowing that you're in heaven looking over them will hopefully bring peace and comfort in time. May God bless and keep you

June 12, 2013

Curtis Mason

My deepest condolences go out to the Chavez family. Michael was a great friend & an awesome father, son, & brother. His smile lit up any room he was in & I am honored & privileged to have called him my friend. Thank you for all the great memories brother. Rest easy in Gods hands

June 12, 2013

Julie W.

It still isn't reality that he is gone! Such a great human being taken too soon from this earth. We will miss you buddy :(

June 12, 2013

The James Musial Family

Our sincerest condolences are with your whole family. May you find comfort in knowing that Michael is resting now in the arms of our Lord. Our prayers and loving thoughts remain with all of you.

June 12, 2013

Sue Alonzo

My heart is heavy and broken.My condolences to Rita,John,Vanessa and especially Ayden.Michael was an awesome and loving father,he would light up with smiles everytime he talked about Ayden.May God continue to guide all of you during this difficult time.

June 12, 2013

Jeff, Michelle, Kyle and Lauren Granskog

Mrs. Chavez,

Please accept our family's condolences at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family as you say goodbye to your precious son Michael.

June 12, 2013

Trona Wilson

Michal, we have known you since you first cane to visit us on earth. What a precious gift you have been to all who knew you. May our Good and Precious Lord hold you forever more in the palm of His hand, and may your family and friends receive Heavenly strength, guidance and courage to endure the sadness of your passing. God,s Peace to everyone. Our Love, Mama Jeanne & Aunite Trona

June 11, 2013

Mrs. Chavez,
We are deeply saddened to learn of your loss. May God give you strength through these troubled times.
The Sytsma Family

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