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Camilo Rocha Chavez, Sr.

July 18, 1921 - December 26, 2008
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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Monday 12/29, 11:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Saturday 12/27, 6:29 pm

Camilo "C.R." Rocha Chavez, Sr, 87, of Midland, died on Friday, December 26, 2008, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, December 29, 2008 at the St. Stephens Catholic Church with Rev. Frank Chavez, his son, officiating. Interment will follow at 9 AM Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio.A Rosary service will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2008, at 7 PM at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel, and on Sunday, December 28, 2008, at 7 PM at St. Stephens Catholic Church.He was born on July 18, 1921, in Martindale, Texas and married Macaria Arguello on October 18, 1947 in Big Spring, Texas.While serving in the U.S. Army in World War II, his specialty was being an auto mechanic, and was qualified on a Sharpshooter Rifle on July 5, 1943. Camilo served in the Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe Campaigns. He was awarded the Bronze Arrowhead to EAME Campaign Medal, the American Theater Campaign Medal, EAME Campaign Medal with 5 bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, a Victory Ribbon, one Service Stripe, and 3 Overseas Service Bars. After serving, he worked for the Department of the Air Force (Civil Service) at the Webb Air Force Base in Big Spring, as an Aerospace Mechanic/Diesel Mechanic and then at the Naval Station in Corpus Christi, Texas. He retired on July 31, 1981 after 23 years of Civil Service.Camilo also retired from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department in Big Spring on August 25, 1998, after 10 years of service as a Park Ranger.Survivors include his wife, Macaria Arguello Chavez of Midland; two sons, Camilo Chavez, Jr, and Rev. Frank Chavez; a daughter & son-in-law, Janie & Jake, Jr. Balderrama, all of Midland; three grandchildren, Angelique Guardiola, and husband Eli, Jr., of Azle, Texas, Jake Balderrama III, of Lubbock, and Bianca Balderrama, of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; three great grandchildren, Eli Guardiola III, Brynden Guardiola, and Ayden Guardiola, all of Azle, Texas; two brothers, Elias Chavez, and wife Grace, and Chon Chavez, all of Big Spring; and two sisters, Mary Chavez, of Big Spring, and Antonia Podhirney, and husband Ted, of Burkburnett, Texas.He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Gavina Nunez, and a brother, Nate Chavez.Memorials can be made to Meals on Wheels, 3301 Sinclair Ave Midland, TX 79707.We want you to know, Dad, you were the greatest father, grandfather, and great grandfather. We love you. Also, thanks to Dr. Robert Vogel, the other doctors who took care of him and to all the staff at Midland Memorial and Midland West Campus.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Monday 12/29, 11:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Saturday 12/27, 6:29 pm

Camilo "C.R." Rocha Chavez, Sr, 87, of Midland, died on Friday, December 26, 2008, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, December 29, 2008 at the St. Stephens Catholic Church with Rev. Frank Chavez, his son, officiating. Interment will follow at 9 AM Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at theContinue Reading

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Lopez family left a message on November 30, -0001:
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Although no words can really help to ease the pain of your loss, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. It's been such a long time since I've seen or talked to any of you, but know that I still have great memories of you all when I was a kid. Your father was always so kind to me. Gosh, the Chavez' are family to us. God Bless you all and may the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. Love you all. ~~Uvaldo
Miramontes Family left a message on November 30, -0001:
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you, Rosie, Lisa, and Lori Miramontes
Dolores Tercero and Family left a message on November 30, -0001:
My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. Deepest symathy to the family. May god bless you and your family.
Scott Armour left a message on November 30, -0001:
My deepest sympathy and prayers to your familly. May GOD Help you, Camillo and your familly get through this time of grief. I didn't know your father, but from what you told me about him, he sounded like a good man and father. My prayers are with you. GOD BLESS.
Mary Carrasco left a message on November 30, -0001:
My heartfelt condolences to you, Father Chavez and to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May your loving memories of your Dad console you. God Bless you and your family.
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Mindy Braden left a message on November 30, -0001:
My heart and prayers go out to your family. This has been such a tough year. My sincerest condolences to you all.
Alicia Salgado left a message on November 30, -0001:
To the Chavez Family - Wishing you condolences during this time of loss. May your memories provide you with peace and comfort. A special note to my friend Macaria --- my prayers will continue to be with you and your family and may God bless you. Alicia Salgado
Rosalinda Molina left a message on November 30, -0001:
My heartfelt sympathy to Janie and family on the loss of your beloved father. Though many years have separated us, memory will bond me to the warmth and welcome your family offered me during my two years in Big Spring. Your dad will be known and remembered not only by his own great deeds but for those of the family he and Macaria brought up--a real tribute to his life and spirit.
Joe Arguello Jr. left a message on November 30, -0001:
I want to offer the Chavez family my condolences for the loss of a great man!! May god bless the family.
Tom and Maria T, Puga left a message on November 30, -0001:
Fr. Frank, Mrs. Chavez and family, our deepest condolences to you during this very difficult time. Tom and I wanted to send a short email from Albuquerque, NM., letting you know that we too are sadden by your loss. Remember the good times and the good memories. God has Mr Chavez in his glory. Rely on your faith in God and he will see you all through these dark hours. For you see the sun will come out again tomorrow. Fr Frank, I know that there are no words to ease your pain but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.....
ray-o & sheryl left a message on November 30, -0001:
Our Deepest Sympathy, Your All In Our Thoughts And Prayers.
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Garza left a message on November 30, -0001:
With deepest sympathy to the family ,he would have been very proud and honored of the way you all took care of him, you all are a good example of family unity.My prayers are with you all. Wait for the Lord;be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.Psalm27:14
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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