Evangelina Chavira

After a long battle with cancer, Evangelina died peacefully on 1/9/2011, surrounded by her loving family. Evangelina was born in Torreon, Mexico on May 24, 1946. She was the daughter of Esperanza Ibarra.

Evangelina was an amazing woman who never gave up until the end. She was deeply religious. Her values based on generosity, immense love and devotion to her family served as an example to those who knew her.

She loved sewing, knitting, traveling, and reading. She also loved birds and fully enjoyed entertaining. One of her favorite past times was spending time with her grandkids, they were her motivation.

She is survived by her 3 daughters and spouses, Mary and Carlos, Letty and Manny and Patty and Jimmy. Evangelina was blessed with 7 grandchildren: Isai, Elizabeth, Nathan, Michael, Abraham, Matthew and Carlitos. She is also survived by 3 sisters, Estela, Rosalva and Delia, niece, Lorena and nephew, Pedro whom she loved as her own. Also, by many other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Evangelina’s family wishes to thank Hospice of the Valley for her care and support.

A funeral service will be held on January 14th from 6 pm to 9 pm and burial will be at Paradise Memorial Gardens Cemetery.