Ben Chavez

March 27, 2020

Ben Chavez, 85, of Pueblo went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2020. He was born to Rose and Marcial Chavez in Vigil Plaza. He moved to Pueblo in October 2011. On June 18, 1960 Ben was united in marriage to Margaret (Briones) Chavez at Holy Family Catholic Parish in Trinidad, Colorado. Ben worked in the Allen mine where he retired in 1994 after 35 years of service. He was a proud member of the U.M.W.A #9856. He was a proud fisherman, who loved going with his son and grandsons. He was a great softball player and bowler for many years. He was also an avid fan of the Broncos, Nuggets and Rockies. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 siblings, Henry Chavez, Norman Chavez and Lena Duran; and 1 brother-in-law, Johnny Briones. Ben is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Margaret (Briones) Chavez; son, David (Naomi) Chavez; grandchildren, Brandi (Nick) Fresquez, B.J. (Jennifer) Chavez and Christopher (Melissa) Meehan; great grandchildren, Alyssa Chavez, Quentin Chavez, Kyannah Fresquez, Idasia Meehan and Marcial Meehan; brother, Oney Chavez; sisters, Virginia Lopez, Sadie Montoya, Josephine (Joe) Gutierrez and Lillian Tafoya; brothers-in-law Richard Briones and Bob (Sue) Briones; numerous other family members; special primo Joe Vialpando. Upon Ben’s request cremation with no services.