With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Maria Chavez of Chelsea, Massachusetts, who passed away on November 29, 2020 at the age of 95. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Constantino Chavez and Juana Reyna; her children, Hector Mendoza, Miguel Angel Perez Chavez and Tula Mendoza; and her brothers, Jose Maria Contreras Reyna, Miguel Chavez, Lisandro Chavez, Manuel Antonio Chavez and Carlos Alberto Chavez.

She is survived by : her children, Julio Mendoza of Chelsea, MA, Emelda Mendoza of Lynn, MA, Juana Herlinda Escobar of New York, Maria Antonia Gonzalez of New York and Rosario Chavez Perez of Honduras; and her brothers, Roberto Elias Chavez of Chelsea, MA and Constantino Chavez of New York. She is also survived by sixteen grandchildren; thirty-three great grandchildren.

In accordance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as well as the CDC and the local Board of Health, Covid-19 Pandemic precautions will be in place. Those attending are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing and are asked to enter the Funeral Home, pay their respects and exit the Funeral Home so other guests may enter.

In lieu of memorial contributions, flowers may be sent to: Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, Chelsea, MA, 02150 or by visiting: smithfuneralhomes.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home