Memorial

Beatriz Chavez, 74, passed away November 8, 2024, with her family by her side. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, November 14, at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel Stateroom. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, November 15, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with interment following at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Beatriz grew up in Jeruco, Michoacan, Mexico. On March 30, 1968, she married Vicente Chavez; they moved to Chicago in August of 1974. Just over a year ago, Vicente and Beatriz moved to Cedar Rapids. Beatriz is survived by her husband, Vicente; children, Yolanda Abrego, Ruben Chavez, Norma Chavez, Oswaldo (Rachel) Chavez, and Jasmine Chavez; grandchildren, Jorge (Heidi) Anaya, Alvin Chavez, Violet Anaya, Santino (Christina) Chavez, Selena Lopez, Iliana Anaya; great grandchildren, Benicio Anaya, Evelyn Chavez and Gianna Chavez. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucio and Tomaza Lazaro and son, Rigoberto Chavez. 

Beatriz had many hobbies. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and dancing. She was an amazing cook. She was always on the go- she loved doing things for her family, especially her grandchildren.