Juan S. Chavez, 66 years old of La Porte, IN, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at his home in LaPorte.
He was born December 15, 1943 in Elsa, TX., Son of Anacleto & Paula (Salinas) Chavez.
Juan was the proud owner of Chavez & Sons Landscaping since 1982.
Surviving are his sons; Johnny G. Chavez of Stevensville, MI., Jesse G. Chavez of Monte Alto, TX., Joseph G. Chavez of LaPorte, IN., daughter; Angela M. Silas of Valparaiso, IN., and son; Jayson T. Chavez of San Antonio, TX., sister; Mary Reyes of Monte Alto, TX., brothers; Eulalio Chavez of Weslaco, TX., Tony Chavez of LaPorte, IN., Ralph Chavez of McAllen, TX, Anacleto Chavez, Jr., & Jose Chavez of Monte Alto, TX., along with his grandchildren; Andrea, Belanah, Cierra, Hannah, Nicholas, Aydin, Christian, Bryce and his beloved dog Billy B.A.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother; Cain Chavez, his sister; Cucca and his son, Jayson G. Chavez who preceded him in death on September 26, 1991.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 P.M. on Friday, May 21, 2010 at Cutler Funeral Home. A Prayer service will be held at 4:30 P.M.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in LaPorte, IN.
Burial will follow at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens in Michigan City, IN.
Contributions may be made to the family of Juan G, Chavez in c/o Cutler Funeral Home, 2900 Monroe Street, LaPorte, IN. 46350