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Ignacio M. Chapa Sr. passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015. He died peacefully surrounded by his wife, daughter, son and loving family. He was born to Julio and Isabel Chapa in Corpus Christi on February 1st 1949. Ignacio, 'Nacho' as he was affectionately known, worked in the refineries of South Texas for over 35 years. He took pride in his career and was well know by his peers as a hard worker and leader. During his time in Corpus Christi he was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time outdoors. His time in San Antonio was spent watching western movies, listening to Old School Tejano music, cooking up the best Barbeque, never missing a Dallas Cowboy or San Antonio Spurs Game and doing it all while enjoying a cold Bud Light. He never found a reason to not celebrate and cherished his years after retirement relaxing and taking it easy. His favorite phrase was "Rock and Roll" to him it meant give it all you got. Nacho will be remembered by his wife and children as one who chose to live life his way without regret and for making his family his number one priority in life as it was to him his greatest accomplishment. He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of over 40 Years Sandra, He was a devoted father to his daughter DeLaine, and son Ignacio Chapa Jr. all of San Antonio, Texas. He is also survived by Isabel M. Chapa his loving mother. His brothers Israel, Ismael, and Inez Chapa all of Corpus Christi, Texas and Sister Irene Sanchez; and his goddaughter Michelle Rose Moya. Nacho is preceded in death by loving family members including his father Julio Chapa, Sr. and his brother, Julio Chapa, Jr. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, May 15, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. followed by the Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. at St. Matthew Catholic Church, located at 10703 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio Texas 78230. Followed by a burial at Mission Burial Park North in San Antonio Texas. Honorary Pallbearer will be Albert Canales. And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, 'Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain.' So God granted him what he requested." 1 Chron 4:10

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Ignacio M. Chapa, Sr.

February 1, 1949 - May 1, 2015