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Concepcion Chavez went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the age of 74. He was born on December 8, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas to Camilo Chavez and Petra Hernandez Chavez. Concepcion “Chon” was the youngest of five children. He had one sister, Mary Cruz and three brothers, Camilo, Pedro and Armando. Chon graduated from John F Kennedy high school in 1967. He attended Southwest Texas College (now Texas State), where he studied music. He married his high school sweetheart, Sylvia O. Lopez on January 18, 1969, and they had two children together, Concepcion Jr and Rebecca. He then joined the Liberty Band, where he sang backup, played the alto saxophone, and helped write songs. He and Sylvia parted ways in 1977 after 8yrs of marriage. Chon was blessed to later find love again with Norma Campa and they were married on November 20, 1981; and had three children: Theresa, Steven & Andrew. They raised their blended family together until 2002, when they amicably parted ways. Chon left The Liberty Band in 1981 then began his career as a truck driver while also pursuing his passion of the arts as a photographer. He enjoyed spending his time with his kids and grandkids and watching his beloved Spurs and Dallas Cowboys. Chon was also an avid fisherman and took every opportunity to be at the beach or on a boat fishing. Chon is preceded in death by his parents Camilo Chavez and Petra Hernandez Chavez and his sister Mary Cruz. He is survived by his beloved children Concepcion Chavez, Jr. (Genevieve), Rebecca Stuewe, Theresa Monett (Jeremy), Steven Chavez (Andrea) and Andrew Chavez (Megan); grandchildren Concepcion III, Cody, Taylor, Abigail, Jasmine, Madison, Meagan, Victoria, Andrew Jr. and Melody; brothers Camilo, Pedro and Armando along with numerous other family member. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Funeral Service will be celebrated on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Interment to follow at Mission Burial Park South.

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Concepcion Chavez

December 8, 1948 - May 22, 2023