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Gabriel Chavarria

August 9, 1964 - July 20, 2007
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Thursday 7/26, 11:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Wednesday 7/25, 7:00 pm

Gabriel Chavarria was born August 9th, 1964 in Ft. Stockton, Texas to Hortencia Chavarria and the late Frank Chavarria, Sr. He moved to Midland in 1994 where he began his career as a roughneck. He worked all positions for different companies throughout the years and took pride being in the oil industry. He then married Gracie Urquidez of Alpine, Texas on September 24, 1997.He enjoyed spending his free time with family and friends in his "shop". He also kept himself busy barbequing, listening to music while rooting for the Dallas Cowboys. Like his father, he also took interest under the hood of a car.Gabriel passed away on Friday, July 20, 2007 in Martin County at the age of 42.He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Chavarria, Sr., paternal grandparents, Pablo and Maria Chavarria, maternal grandparents, Edwardo and Margarita Salas, aunt Oralia S. Ramirez, aunt Eva Conde and uncle Edwardo Salas. He is survived by his wife, Gracie Chavarria of Midland; mother, Hortencia Chavarria of Ft. Stockton; daughters, Amanda Chavarria of Seguin and Dioni Urquidez of Midland; granddaughter, Zayles Brial Whitehurst of Midland; brother, Frank Chavarria, Jr. and wife, Cindy of Midland; brother, Larry Chavarria and wife, Becky of Imperial; twin sister, Gracie Terrazas and husband, Eddie of Midland; sister, Marisa Singh and husband, Gilbert of Ft. Stockton; sister, Teresa Amaro and husband, Cipriano of Marfa; brother, Danny Chavarria and wife, Tessie of Alpine; mother-in-law, Teresa Urquidez of Alpine; numerous aunts, nephews and nieces.Funeral services have been scheduled for Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 11:00 am at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Midland, Texas. A rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Pallbearers are Edwardo Salas, Jr., Ralph Lovington, Shawn Wishert "Cowboy", Jimmy Munoz, Mario Jimenez, Raul Pina, Tony Alvarado, Jr. and Adam Llanez. Honorary pallbearers are Ben Luna, Frank Chavarria, Larry Chavarria and Danny Chavarria.Popo, we will miss you!Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory 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
Thursday 7/26, 11:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Wednesday 7/25, 7:00 pm

Gabriel Chavarria was born August 9th, 1964 in Ft. Stockton, Texas to Hortencia Chavarria and the late Frank Chavarria, Sr. He moved to Midland in 1994 where he began his career as a roughneck. He worked all positions for different companies throughout the years and took pride being in the oil industry. He then marriedContinue Reading

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Cynthia H. Gonzales left a message on November 30, -0001:
Larry & Gracie, Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your brother was a special guy, and I still have very fond memories of the times we all shared growing up in Fort Stockton. Take care, and may time heal your pain. Cynthia H. Gonzales
Ramon and Denna Baeza and family. left a message on November 30, -0001:
I have many fond memories of my friend Gabriel that I'll never forget. Please know tht you are all in our prayers. We'll miss you dog.
Yolanda Ramos Horsch left a message on November 30, -0001:
Gracie, I am sooo sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Please contact me if you just want to talk. Thinking about you. Love ya, Yolanda
ELSA FUENTEZ GARCIA left a message on November 30, -0001:
MOM HORTENCIA,MARISA,GRACIE,TERRY, I am so sorry. I pray for your healing and understanding of your loss.Gabriel always had a wonderful and close family and I am proud to say he was a friend of mine. Please let me know if I can do anything for you all.My thoughts and prayers are with you all,God Bless his wife and children. Peace be with you all....
Bernadette Hernandez left a message on November 30, -0001:
Gracie and Dioni I am sorry for your lost. My prayers are with you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
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Denise Torres left a message on November 30, -0001:
Hello, Dioni. I am so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if you need anything; as I know how it feels to loose a young parent. My prayers are with you and your family.
Gracie and Oscar Ovalle left a message on November 30, -0001:
If there's any comfort let it be in this, your loved one is with Jesus in a home that's filled with bliss. There are no tears in heaven, no more heartache and no pain, only love and happiness for all eternity.
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
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