Jose Guadalupe “Lupe” Chávez

November 6, 1955 - August 30, 2022

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel

Tuesday 9/6, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel

Wednesday 9/7, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel

Wednesday 9/7, 7:00 pm

Rosary

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

Thursday 9/8, 10:00 am

Funeral Mass

Jose Guadalupe Chávez, 66 of Midland, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. A viewing will be held from 8:00am-9:00pm, Tuesday, September 6 and Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Chapel. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00pm, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00am, Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. The family has requested that he be cremated.

“Lupe,” as he was widely known, was born on November 6, 1955 in the mountain town of Jalpan de Serra, Querétaro, Mexico to Catalina Chávez and Mauro Villeda. He migrated to West Texas in the early 1970s where he met his wife, Maria del Refugio Esquivel, raised his children, worked—first in the oil fields and subsequently in construction for most of his life—and led a successful musical career as a songwriter, touring musician, and recording artist, most notably with the local group “Los Magos” and later in collaboration with his son.

Lupe is survived by his daughter Catalina Chávez-Terrell, son Alex Emmanuel Chávez, and his grandson Sebastian Alex Chávez-Terrell. Lupe is preceded in death by his wife, Maria del Refugio Esquivel and daughter Catalina Chávez.

The family would like to express their gratitude towards family and friends who have given their condolences and support during their time of grief.

Pallbearers will be David Betancourt, Eduardo Carrasco, Enrique Chavez, Leonel Chavez, Max Chavez, Eleazar Garay, Jesse Munguia, and Adrian Rivas.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel

Tuesday 9/6, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel

Wednesday 9/7, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel

Wednesday 9/7, 7:00 pm

Rosary

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

Thursday 9/8, 10:00 am

Funeral Mass

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My most sincerest condolences, to all of Lupes family. I met Lupe when we worked in construction, he was a good man, a hard worker & he did everything for his family, he loved his family his craft & his music. May you Rest In Peace, my friend. until we meet again.

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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Alex and Cathy: Sending much love and strength to you both. It is an honor to have known your father and know he is SO proud of you both.

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I am saddened to hear of this great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I take comfort in knowing he is reunited with Maria and Catalina.

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Dear Alex and familia, mi más sentido pésame. To say goodbye to a parent is never easy. My heart goes out to you and tu familia. Mourn and with it, follow your personal and family rituals, they help to celebrate and cherish the memories. With todo mi cariño. amelia malagamba

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Here is a man that deserves a special place in heaven. He always proudly bragged on his children and their accomplishments, never talking about the tough things he had to go through personally. I hope he is reunited with his wife and daughter and looking down on us and smiling. May he rest in peace.

Our prayers & heartfelt condolences are with the Chavez Family at this time. Please know we are here for you! Love, Dolores, Gil, Christine & Richard

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Lupe me Dejaste tan triste con un Dolor en mi corazón ♥️ fuiste un buen amigo 😭😭😭te Recordare toda mi vida en las fiestas siempre estabas presente nos cantabas ora te vamos extrañar toda la familia te queremos cómo de la familia descansa en paz voy a pensar que te fuiste a un viaje y a ese viaje te volveré a ver 😭😭😭💔💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏

Un abrazo fuerte a Alex y la familia Chavez. - La familia Rocha

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Mi mas sentido pesame por su perdida, mis oraciones estan con ustedes,

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May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.

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