Raquel ?Rachel? Armendariz Chavez
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Raquel 'Rachel' Chavez, age 49, of Muleshoe, Texas, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 in Lubbock surrounded by family. She was born November 11, 1972 in Los Angeles, California to Daniel & Emma (Castillo) Armendariz of Hobbs, New Mexico. Rachel married Cecilio Chavez of Muleshoe, Texas on August 10, 2010.
Rachel loved her family, was adventurous, and full of life. She accepted anyone who walked through the door and loved everyone as her own. She enjoyed road-trips, cruises, floating the river, golfing, grilling under the patio, and a stout cocktail. She loved family gatherings and spending quality time with her loved ones. She was known for her epic parties that included family games, the best food, and celebratory shots. Rachel could always be found in the stands cheering on her kids and grandkids no matter the distance or hanging with her partner in crime, Vegas (her bulldog).
Rachel is preceded in death by her father, Daniel. She is survived by her mother, Emma; husband, Cecilio; in-laws: Leo & Olga Chavez; siblings: Lucy (Raymond) Gomez, Daniel (Maria) Armendariz, Yolanda (Tommy) Aranda, Manny Armendariz; 7 children: Monica (Esiquil) Lara, Natasia Olivarez, Cecilio (Alixis) Chavez, Ariel Perez (Jessie Hinojos), Beau (Anastasia) Avila, Gabrielle Chavez (John Cook), Izaiah Perez; 16 grandchildren; 6 nephews; 4 nieces; and 2 great-nieces.
Services: Celebration of Life will be Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 2pm-5pm CT at Niki Rae's Ballroom, 1202 Jarvis St, Lubbock, TX 79403.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation or Lupus Foundation of America.