John Baca Chavez, 84, passed away February 25, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ. John was born in Las Placitas, NM, to George Chavez, father, and Mela Baca, mother. He is survived by two children, Carol and Johnny; five grandchildren, and two sisters. John loved his family and was a good son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend.
John spent the time in his life with his family. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his sisters. Throughout his life, he would spend Sunday morning at the American Legion where he would enjoy good company with friends.
Everyone loved Johnny, he was a cool guy.
A visitation will be held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., on Saturday, March 11, from 10 AM -12 PM. A funeral service will follow the visitation, beginning at 12 PM. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com.
Nannette Aguilar Salcido
To the family and Love ones
My sincerest condolences for you at this time. You have my deepest sympathy. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time.
My Dad Tony sends his love and prayers
Sue Aguilar Leidy
Our deepest condolences to you Carol and family,
I am so grateful to have known your father, such a kind wonderful friend and so lucky to have known him.
Johnny, you will be truly missed! My friend, brother for so many years. Loved our visits may you rest in peace!
With my sincere condolences, rest in peace my friend!
Tony Aguilar
Gabriel Arteaga
To Johnny JR, Carol and family
Regretfully, I write this letter to you and your families to offer my condolences. Uncle John was a good man. A man that was a mentor to me. When I was a kid, he was pretty much like a big brother to me. If he had a place to go to or something to do, he would invite me to tag along.
Uncle John, worked for a sofa manufacturer and as a school maintenance man. He always excelled in everything that he did. He was committed to completing the task at hand to the best of his abilities. He was a very talented man at whatever he did.
As a kid I was a witnessed to his accomplished roller skating. He was so outgoing and easy to talk to that it was easy for him to attract the friendship of others. Uncle John will be missed by everyone who knew him!
Sincerely Gabe Arteaga
Patsy
My Condolences to all Johnny’s family…iam sure he will be missed such a good hearted person. He’s earned his wings and will soar with angels.
RIP Johnny