Clara Chavez Gonzalez San Benito, Texas Obituary

Clara Chavez Gonzalez

Clara Chavez Gonzalez, 85, of San Benito passed away on Tuesday October 12, 2021. Clara Gonzalez was a business woman the majority of her working career. She owned a carpet business in San Benito, Texas and a glass company in Harlingen, Texas. She always made sure that her clients were completely satisfied with the merchandise and service. Before becoming a successful business woman, she was a supervisor at the San Benito Levi Straus Plant. She trained workers using the assembly line to produce the demanding daily quotas. Her passion was to contribute to the community by providing services that were needed. She is preceded in death by her daughter: Sylvia Garza, former husband: Israel Gonzalez, sister: Nativida Chavez, brother: Hilario Chavez, and sister: Lucia Robles. Left to cherish her memory are her son: Joe (Yolanda) Gonzalez, siblings: Angelita “Angie” Gonzales, Raymundo “Ray” Chavez, Guadalupe “Lupe” Silva, grandchildren: Jason Gonzales, Patricia Cazares, Lori Ann Garza Ponce, Cassandra Sanchez, Joseph Cazares, Loren Cazares, Joaquin Cazares, and Tobin Ponce. Visitation will be held Monday October 18, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas. A Chapel Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home with interment to follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park. All individuals are encouraged to follow CDC guidelines by socially distancing a minimum space of 6 feet apart and must wear face covers or masks. (May include bandanas or sewn or cloth face coverings). You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Clara Chavez Gonzalez at thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematory, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.
May 16, 1936 - October 12, 202105/16/193610/12/2021
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Gloria G Nunez
October 21, 2021
My most sincere condolences to Joe Gonzalez and family.
May Ms Clara Rest In Peace.
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Yolanda Lonsford
October 18, 2021
My dear Aunt Clara was always so loving and caring of others! I’m glad to know she is with my mom sharing in God’s love. And will always be watching out for our welfare.
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Dale and Yolanda Lonsford
October 18, 2021
We love you both and so very sorry for your loss! The loss of a mom is one of our greatest heartbreaks in this life.
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Leticia Huerta Gonzales
October 14, 2021
My condolences to my cousin Joe and the family.

Your cousin Leticia Huerta Gonzales and Family.
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