Manuel Chapa Sr. Obituary
The family announces the passing of Manuel Chapa Sr. (Alice, Texas) on August 27, 2026. Manuel, born on October 7, 1943, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Manuel Chapa Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his wife Petra Gallegos Chapa; his parents, Telesforo Chapa and Felipa Chapa; and his children, Rodolfo "Rudy" Chapa, Imelda Rodriguez and Elva Chapa.
He is survived by: his close friend Olga Buentello; his children, Manuel "Yogi" Chapa Jr. (Debbie), Anna Arredondo, Nora Carrillo, Rosa Garza (Isidro), Ricky Arredondo, Rene Arredondo (Stephanie), Vianna Saenz (Hector), Fabian Arredondo (Denise) and Liana Jo Chapa; his siblings, Mary Ann Alcala (Robert), Joe Curiel, Ciria Martinez (Sara), Herminia Gutierrez (Minnie), Emma Perez, Lionel Chapa, Rocky Martinez and Angelita De Los Santos; and his grandchildren, Tejano, Danny Rubio, Ruben Naranjo, Roberto Pulido, Victor Rodriguez, Rudy Chapa, Michael Chapa, Cosme Ramirez, Oness Garza and Isidro Garza III. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.
