Juan L. Chavez

Juan L. Chavez, age 90, of Shelton, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2023, at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney. Interment will be held at Shelton Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh. com. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

Juan was born March 28, 1932, in Pearsall, Texas, to Senovio and Francisca (Luna) Chavez. He spent his youth in Texas before moving to Hershey in 1962. The family then moved to Doniphan in 1968 and to Shelton in 1969 where he has resided ever since. On October 27, 1956, Juan was united in marriage to Micaela Torres in Pearsall, Texas.

Juan was a long-time employee of Union Pacific Railroad and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelton. He enjoyed gardening and yardwork. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Micaela Chavez, of Shelton; children, Juan Chavez, Jr. and wife Beverly, of Kearney, Alfredo Chavez, of Kearney, Patricia Lanini and husband Frank, of Seneca, South Carolina, Jose “Joe” Chavez and wife, Serena, of Shelton, Michael Chavez, of Shelton, and Pauline Chavez, of Shelton; several grandchildren; and numerous great and great-great- grandchildren; siblings, Miquela Vasquez and Lucia Ramirez, both of Pearsall, Texas; sister-in-law, Lori Chavez, of Pearsall, Texas; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Juan was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Manuel Chavez and Pablo Chavez; sister, Virginia Viesca; grandson, Blake Chavez; and great-granddaughter, Tassidi Chavez- Buerer.