Daniel

Chavez

Los Indios, TX -

Daniel Chavez, 77, entered eternal rest to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday evening, October 21, 2017 at Veranda Nursing Home in Harlingen, Texas. At the time of his passing, Danny was surrounded by his loving family and his beloved wife, Gloria, who never left his side.

"I saw you die, but all I could do was sit close by. You went away, we had to part, God eased your pain but broke my heart".

Danny was born in Harlingen, Texas on July 11, 1940 to Manuel Chavez & Elida Gomez Chavez.

He was a lifetime resident of Harlingen-San Benito and graduated from Harlingen High School and T.S.T.C. He completed his basic training with the United States Army and then was with the army reserves for 10 years. Danny was employed for 33 years with the Texas Sate Hospital as a supervisor. He was also employed with Trinity Funeral Home as a funeral attendant for 14 years before retirement.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel, Elida, and Maria P. Chavez; along with his siblings, Emo and Janie Chavez.

Danny is survived by his loving family to cherish his beautiful memory, his devoted wife, Gloria Weaver Chavez; daughter, Brenda (Eddie) Reyes; his granddaughter, pride & joy Talitha Reyes; 3 grandsons, Joshua, Eddie, & Abdias; 4 brothers & 7 sisters; numerous beloved nieces & nephews.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with full military honors at 6 p.m. under the auspices of American Legion Post 205. Funeral service & prayer service will be held Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel.

Daniel Chavez was an honorable man who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was always full of life, joy, and happiness, and most of all love. Danny adored his beautiful wife, Gloria. He was always "Happy & Blessed".

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 East Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956)364-2444.