**Eva Alicia Gonzalez Chavez**

*November 8, 1932 – September 18, 2026*

With heavy hearts and a lifetime of love and memories, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Eva Alicia Gonzalez Chavez, who passed away on September 18, 2026, at the age of 93.

To many, she was known as Eva. To us, she was Mom—a woman of incredible strength, determination, courage, and compassion. She lived a remarkable life, one filled with challenges she overcame, adventures she embraced, and a love for her family that will remain with us forever.

Eva was born on November 8, 1932, in Tucson, Arizona, to Reynaldo Gonzalez and Armida Obregon Gonzalez. She was the second of eleven children: Cruz, Eva, Jose, Victoria, Elizabeth, Michael, Emma Jean, John, Diane, Rosemary, and Armida “Lupe.”

Eva married Joe V. Guerrero, and together they welcomed four children: JoAnn Nunez , Angelina Moran, Joe Guerrero, and Richard Guerrero.

After her divorce, Mom showed us the strength and determination that defined so much of her life. She returned to school and became a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), dedicating herself to caring for others. She didn't let life's challenges define her. Instead, she continued to learn, grow, and create a life she could be proud of.

Later in life, Eva married Victor Chavez, and they shared 51 years together until his passing in 2024. After retiring in Tucson, Mom and Victor moved to Portal, Arizona, where they had their beloved ranch built.

The ranch became a very special place for Mom. She often seemed like a different person there—calmer, happier, and free from the stresses of everyday life. She loved waking up to the sound of the birds singing and enjoyed the peace and beauty that surrounded her. The ranch gave her a sense of freedom and contentment that was truly special to see.

But Mom's adventurous spirit never left her. While living in Portal, she became an EMT, continuing her lifelong passion for helping others. She loved the outdoors and was known for her courage and willingness to help those in need, even rappelling down the Chiricahua Mountains to assist people. Her strength, compassion, and adventurous spirit were truly remarkable.

She also found joy in the simple pleasures of community and friendship. Mom became a member of the Ladies Hat Club, where the women would gather dressed in their beautiful hats, socialize, laugh, and enjoy one another's company. She loved being part of the community and making memories with the women she met.

Mom and Victor were also members of the Catholic Church, where faith and fellowship were an important part of their lives. They especially enjoyed the meals after church, where everyone would bring something to share. Those gatherings were about more than food—they were about family, friendship, faith, and community.

Mom was strong, independent, and never afraid to take on something new. She taught us that life doesn't end when one chapter closes—it can be the beginning of an entirely new adventure.

Her greatest legacy, however, will always be her family.

She leaves behind her daughters, JoAnn Nunez (Reuben), Angelina Moran; and Darlene Chavez (step daughter), 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren, who will carry her memory and the lessons she taught us into generations to come.

Eva was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Victor Chavez, her sons, Richard Guerrero and Joe Guerrero; Ginnie Chavez ( step daughter)and her siblings, Cruz Castro, Victoria Suarez, Jose Gonzalez, Mike Thurston, Emma Jean Robinson, and Johnny Thurston.

Mom, there are no words that can truly express what it means to lose you. We will miss your presence, your strength, your stories, and all the little things that made you who you were. But we will carry you with us—in the stories we tell, in the memories we share, and in every generation that came after you.

You showed us what strength looked like.

You showed us what courage looked like.

You showed us that it is never too late to begin again.

And when we think of you, we will picture you at the ranch, waking up to the birds singing, surrounded by the peace you loved so much.

We are blessed that we got to call you **Mom**.

Your journey may have come to an end, but your story will continue through all of us.

**Forever loved. Forever missed. Forever our Mom.**