The Romaldo and Severiano Chavarria Family Histories
A Documented Research Report by Bob Wirt and Louisa Franco Madrid
Version 1, July 15, 2012
A Documented Research Report by Bob Wirt and Louisa Franco Madrid
Version 1, July 15, 2012
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Pío Chavarría married Mauricia Flores March 2, 1836 in San Pablo, Meoqui, Chihuahua, Mexico. They had at least seven children:
1. Daughter Petra Marta Chavarría was baptized August 1, 1836 in San Pablo, Meoqui.
2. Daughter Maria Longina de los Dolores Chavarría was baptized March 15, 1838 in San Pablo, Meoqui.
3. Son Jose Longinos Chavarría was baptized March 19, 1840 in San Pablo, Meoqui.
4. Son Romaldo Chavarría was baptized February 14, 1847 in San Pablo, Meoqui. See below for additional information.
5. Son Mónico Chavarría was baptized May 7, 1849 in San Pablo, Meoqui.
6. Son Severiano Chavarría was born in Meoqui circa 1853. See below for additional details.
7. Daughter Micaela Chavarría was baptized May 13, 1854 in San Pablo, Meoqui.
The only children of the seven known to have immigrated to the United States were Romaldo and Severiano.
1. Daughter Petra Marta Chavarría was baptized August 1, 1836 in San Pablo, Meoqui.
2. Daughter Maria Longina de los Dolores Chavarría was baptized March 15, 1838 in San Pablo, Meoqui.
3. Son Jose Longinos Chavarría was baptized March 19, 1840 in San Pablo, Meoqui.
4. Son Romaldo Chavarría was baptized February 14, 1847 in San Pablo, Meoqui. See below for additional information.
5. Son Mónico Chavarría was baptized May 7, 1849 in San Pablo, Meoqui.
6. Son Severiano Chavarría was born in Meoqui circa 1853. See below for additional details.
7. Daughter Micaela Chavarría was baptized May 13, 1854 in San Pablo, Meoqui.
The only children of the seven known to have immigrated to the United States were Romaldo and Severiano.
The Romaldo Chavarria Family
Romaldo Chavarria was baptized February 14, 1847 in San Pablo, Meoqui. He married Donaciana Ramirez June 4, 1877, probably in Fort Stockton. Donaciana was born May 24, 1859 in Mexico, the daughter of Luis Ramirez and Dominga Leyva, (See http://www.lifebeforetheruins.com/marcos-ramirez.html for the Ramirez Family History). Romaldo and Donaciana were married by Father Jose Ferro and their sponsors were Juan Rodriguez and Antonia Ramirez (Donaciana’s sister). In 1880 they were living in the Fort Stockton area, where Romaldo was working as a farmer. They had four children:
1. Daughter Carlota Chavarria married Francisco Hernandez. From 1907 to 1910 they were living in the Terlingua area. In 1920 they were living in Pecos County, probably in Fort Stockton. They had three children:
A. Son Alberto Hernandez was born July 12, 1907. He was baptized in Terlingua September 15, 1907 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Ruperto Chavarria and his wife, Angela Galindo. In 1920 he was living with his parents in the Fort Stockton area. He died of pulmonary tuberculosis in Fort Stockton June 30, 1932 and is buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Fort Stockton.
B. Daughter Ignacia Hernandez was born in 1908 and in 1920 was living with her parents in the Fort Stockton area.
C. Daughter Serapia Hernandez was born November 14, 1909 (a). She was baptized by Father Brocardus in Terlingua April 24, 1910. Her godparents were Ruperto Chavarria and his wife Angela Galindo. She died of diphtheria in Fort Stockton August 25, 1920 and was buried in the Catholic Cemetery the same day.
A. Son Alberto Hernandez was born July 12, 1907. He was baptized in Terlingua September 15, 1907 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Ruperto Chavarria and his wife, Angela Galindo. In 1920 he was living with his parents in the Fort Stockton area. He died of pulmonary tuberculosis in Fort Stockton June 30, 1932 and is buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Fort Stockton.
B. Daughter Ignacia Hernandez was born in 1908 and in 1920 was living with her parents in the Fort Stockton area.
C. Daughter Serapia Hernandez was born November 14, 1909 (a). She was baptized by Father Brocardus in Terlingua April 24, 1910. Her godparents were Ruperto Chavarria and his wife Angela Galindo. She died of diphtheria in Fort Stockton August 25, 1920 and was buried in the Catholic Cemetery the same day.
2. Daughter Mauricia Chavarria was born circa 1878 in Fort Stockton and was living there with her parents in 1880. She married Preciliano Quintela. He was born circa 1876 in Texas, the son of Proto Quintela and Josefa Gonzales. They were married February 2, 1899, probably in Alpine, in a civil ceremony performed by Justice of the Peace John Gaughran. On December 2, 1900 they were married in “La Terlingua” by Father Brocardus. The witnesses were Ruperto Chavarria and Fernanda Chavarria, his sister. Mauricia and Preciliano remained in the Terlingua area at least until 1910. Preciliano worked as a ranch laborer and as a laborer, odd jobs. They had six children:
A. Daughter Facunda Quintela was born November 27, 1900. She was baptized in Terlingua May 20, 1900 by Father Brocardus. Her godparents were Carlos Acosta and his wife, Pascuala Ramirez.
B. Son Martin Quintela was born in Terlingua January 30, 1903.
C. Son Julio Quintela was born in Terlingua April 12, 1904 and was baptized there October 8, 1904 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Felicito Dominguez and his wife, Braulia Baeza. In September 1940 Julio was living in Fort Stockton. He married Antonia Olivas. Julio died in Pecos County Hospital, Fort Stockton on May 23, 2001 and is buried in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Fort Stockton. Antonia died in Fort Stockton October 15, 2009. They had four children:
(1) Son Jesus Quintela was born in Fort Stockton December 25, 1940.
(2) Son Avel Quintela was born in Fort Stockton February 5, 1943.
(3) Son Julio Quintela, Jr. was born in Fort Stockton June 19, 1944.
(4) Son Anecleto Quintela was born in Fort Stockton July 13, 1946.
D. Daughter Josefa Quintela, twin of Maria, was born July 11, 1907. She was baptized in Terlingua September 18, 1907 by Father Brocardus. Her godparents were Ponciano Porras and Natividad Gomez.
E. Daughter Maria Quintela, twin of Josefa, was born July 11, 1907. She was baptized in Terlingua September 18, 1907 by Father Brocardus. Her godparents were Ponciano Porras and Natividad Gomez.
F. Son Inocente Quintela was born December 28, 1909. He was baptized in Terlingua April 24, 1910 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Sebastion Acosta and Marcelina Tercero.
A. Daughter Facunda Quintela was born November 27, 1900. She was baptized in Terlingua May 20, 1900 by Father Brocardus. Her godparents were Carlos Acosta and his wife, Pascuala Ramirez.
B. Son Martin Quintela was born in Terlingua January 30, 1903.
C. Son Julio Quintela was born in Terlingua April 12, 1904 and was baptized there October 8, 1904 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Felicito Dominguez and his wife, Braulia Baeza. In September 1940 Julio was living in Fort Stockton. He married Antonia Olivas. Julio died in Pecos County Hospital, Fort Stockton on May 23, 2001 and is buried in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Fort Stockton. Antonia died in Fort Stockton October 15, 2009. They had four children:
(1) Son Jesus Quintela was born in Fort Stockton December 25, 1940.
(2) Son Avel Quintela was born in Fort Stockton February 5, 1943.
(3) Son Julio Quintela, Jr. was born in Fort Stockton June 19, 1944.
(4) Son Anecleto Quintela was born in Fort Stockton July 13, 1946.
D. Daughter Josefa Quintela, twin of Maria, was born July 11, 1907. She was baptized in Terlingua September 18, 1907 by Father Brocardus. Her godparents were Ponciano Porras and Natividad Gomez.
E. Daughter Maria Quintela, twin of Josefa, was born July 11, 1907. She was baptized in Terlingua September 18, 1907 by Father Brocardus. Her godparents were Ponciano Porras and Natividad Gomez.
F. Son Inocente Quintela was born December 28, 1909. He was baptized in Terlingua April 24, 1910 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Sebastion Acosta and Marcelina Tercero.
3. Daughter Eulalia Chavarria was born in Fort Stockton in 1880.
4. Son Guadalupe Chavarria was born December 12, 1895. He lived in Fort Stockton most of his life. He died of a stroke in Memorial Hospital, Fort Stockton on December 5, 1974 and is buried in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. |
Cousins Juan Chavarria (left) & Guadalupe Chafarria (right)
Photo provided by Louisa Madrid |
The Severiano Chavarria Family
Severiano Chavarria was born in 1853 in Meoqui, Chihuahua, Mexico. The date of his immigration to the United States in not known, but by 1876 he was living in Fort Stockton. He married Rita Ramirez there February 7, 1876. She was born in Presidio County probably in Fort Stockton circa 1861, the daughter of Luis Ramirez and Dominga Leyva (For the Ramirez Family History, see http://www.lifebeforetheruins.com/marcos-ramirez.html . In 1880 Severiano and his family were living in Fort Stockton, where he worked as a laborer.
Late in 1884 or early in 1885 Severiano moved his family to southern Brewster County and settled in a village that became known as La Coyota, along the Rio Grande River about two miles upstream from Castolon. In the early 1900’s he owned 8-12 horses or mules, suggesting he was involved in hauling freight, and also kept a herd of 40 or 50 goats and 8-10 cows. Severiano died in La Coyota March 19, 1925 and is buried in the La Coyota Cemetery. Rita was still living in La Coyota with her son Juan in May 1940, but she probably moved to Fort Stockton soon afterward. She died in Fort Stockton February 26, 1941 and was buried there the same day.
Late in 1884 or early in 1885 Severiano moved his family to southern Brewster County and settled in a village that became known as La Coyota, along the Rio Grande River about two miles upstream from Castolon. In the early 1900’s he owned 8-12 horses or mules, suggesting he was involved in hauling freight, and also kept a herd of 40 or 50 goats and 8-10 cows. Severiano died in La Coyota March 19, 1925 and is buried in the La Coyota Cemetery. Rita was still living in La Coyota with her son Juan in May 1940, but she probably moved to Fort Stockton soon afterward. She died in Fort Stockton February 26, 1941 and was buried there the same day.
Chavarria Family - 1917
Back row: Maria Hinojos Chavarria, Juliana Chavarria, Valentina Chavarria Franco, Santos Chavarria, Cleotilde Ybarra Chavarria holding Isabel Franco, Antolina Chavarria, Benigno Franco
Front row: Rita Ramirez Chavarria, Roman Franco, Severiano Chavarria, Manuel Franco
Photo provided by Louisa Franco Madrid
Back row: Maria Hinojos Chavarria, Juliana Chavarria, Valentina Chavarria Franco, Santos Chavarria, Cleotilde Ybarra Chavarria holding Isabel Franco, Antolina Chavarria, Benigno Franco
Front row: Rita Ramirez Chavarria, Roman Franco, Severiano Chavarria, Manuel Franco
Photo provided by Louisa Franco Madrid
Severiano and Rita had sixteen children: 1. Ruperto, 2. Sixto, 3. Marcelina, 4. Fernanda, 5. Petra, 6. Valentina, 7. Rosendo, 8. Santos, 9. Felix, 10. Genaro, 11. Juan, 12. Cecilio, 13. Domingo, 14. Pablo “Gordito,” 15. Pablo “Chiquito,” 16. Senon.
1. Son Ruperto Chavarria was born in Fort Stockton in March 1877. In 1884 or 1885, at age 7 or 8, he moved with his family to southern Brewster County, settling in La Coyota. In 1900 he was working as a ranch laborer, according to the census.
On November 6, 1901 he married Maria de los Angeles “Angela” Galindo in Jesus Nazareno Temple in Ojinaga. She was born circa 1884 in San Carlos, Mexico, the daughter of Filomeno Galindo and Piedad Anaya. After their wedding, Ruperto took his bride to the Chavarria family home site in La Coyota, where they made their home. |
Angela Galindo Chavarria in her later years
Photo provided by Louisa Franco Madrid |
Ruperto entertaining two young rangers at his home in La Coyota in 1901
Photo provided by Genoveva Ramirez Rodriguez
Photo provided by Genoveva Ramirez Rodriguez
Ruperto worked as a farmer and by 1908 he had purchased Section 9 of Block 16, a 640 acre tract that includes the village of La Coyota and the lower portion of Alamo Creek. He farmed about 40 acres of this land. In 1924 he grew a small cotton crop, which he sold to La Harmonia Company in Castolon for $15.50 in cash. Otherwise raised corn, wheat and grass for livestock feed. He was an occasional customer (2-3 times per month) at the La Harmonia store in Castolon, where he maintained a small charge account. However, other than the cotton in 1924, he did not sell produce to or work for La Harmonia.
The roads shown on this map are present-day roads that did not exist when the Chavarria family lived in La Coyota
Ruperto and Angela had no children. After leaving La Coyota in the early 1940’s, they moved to Alpine. They had a home along “Terlingua Road” (present day State Route 118), where Ruperto died May 17, 1951. He is buried in Holy Angels Cemetery. Angela moved to Artesia, New Mexico in 1982 and died there May 15, 1998. She is buried in Woodbine Cemetery, Artesia.
2. Son Sixto Chavarria was born in Fort Stockton in 1879. He moved to La Coyota with his family around 1885. On March 6, 1902 he married Maria Hinojos in Jesus Nazareno Temple in Ojinaga. She was born in San Carlos, Chihuahua, Mexico February 12, 1886, the daughter of Manuel Hinojos and Timotea Galindo. Maria’s sister Lucia later married Sixto’s brother Rosendo Chavarria. Sixto and Maria settled in La Coyota. Sixto was a farmer and also worked as a freighter for the Chisos Mining Company in Terlingua. He was a frequent customer at the La Harmonia Store in Castolon, where he maintained a charge account. His last transaction at the store was on October 4, 1927, when he paid $3.85 in cash to settle his account. He died by April 1930; by that time his wife Maria was a widow according to the census. Maria was still living in La Coyota in 1930. She moved to Alpine in 1935 and in April 1940 she was living on South 7th Street. She died in Alpine of a stroke January 28. 1956 and is buried in Holy Angels Cemetery. |
Sixto Chavarria - 1919
Maria Hinojos Chavarria - 1917
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Sixto and Maria had two children:
A. Daughter Antolina Chavarria was born in Terlingua September 2, 1904 and was baptized there by Father Brocardus October 10, 1904. Her godparents were Tranquilino Morales and his wife, Concepcion Baeza. Antolina was living in La Coyota with her widowed mother in 1930.
On July 4, 1936 Antolina married Pablo Rojo in Alpine. They had no children. Pablo was born March 22, 1906 in Alpine and was the son of Concepcion “Chon” Rojo and Angelita Salcido. He was a World War II Veteran. Pablo died in Brewster County Memorial Hospital October 29, 1962 and is buried in Holy Angels Cemetery.
Antolina remained in Alpine after Pablo’s death. She was murdered at her residence on April 17, 1989. 21 year-old Joe Frank Valadez, who sometimes lived at Antolina’s residence, was accused and later convicted of the crime. Family members indicate that Antolina treated Joe like a son, but that Joe took advantage of her trust and frequently stole things and sold them. Antolina is buried next to her husband in Holy Angels Cemetery.
B. Daughter Juliana Chavarria was born in Terlingua January 28, 1907. She was baptized there by Father Brocardus April 28, 1907. Her godparents were Tomas Dominguez and his wife, Rosa Baeza. Juliana was living in La Coyota with her widowed mother in 1930. In April 1940 she was living with her mother on South 7th Street, Alpine. At that time she was working as a housekeeper for a private family. In 1939 she worked 51 weeks and earned $153.00. She married Benito “Ben” Avila in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine June 8, 1941. They had no children. Juliana died in Big Bend Memorial Hospital, Alpine, June 11, 1983. Benito died December 6, 1983. They are buried next to each other in Holy Angels Cemetery.
3. Daughter Marcelina Chavarria was born in Fort Stockton in 1881. She moved with her family to La Coyota around 1885. On July 26, 1902 she married Atilano Pando in Terlingua. They were married by J. W. Bennett, Justice of the Peace. Atilano was born circa 1874 and was the son of Carlos Pando. Marcelina and Atilano lived in the La Coyota – Castolon area until at least 1915. During that period Atilano worked as a stockman on a ranch and as a farmer.
Atilano Pando and children, taken around 1916 in the Castolon area
From left to right: Leonardo, Jose, Andrea, Juanita and father Atiliano
Photo provided by Maria Isabel Pando Ramos
From left to right: Leonardo, Jose, Andrea, Juanita and father Atiliano
Photo provided by Maria Isabel Pando Ramos
Marcelina and Atilano eventually settled in San Antonio de los Alamos in the municipality of Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico. Marcelina died in Ojinaga. Marcelina and Atilano had eleven children:
A. Son Jose Pando was born in La Coyota May 5, 1903. He was baptized in Terlingua May 17, 1903 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Felipe Castillo and his wife, Luz Sanchez.
B. Son Carlos Pando was born in La Coyota November 4, 1904. He was baptized in Terlingua by Father Brocardus September 11, 1905. His godparents were shown as Ruperto Garcia and Angela Galindo. (The godfather very likely was Ruperto Chavarria.) He married Cleofas Leyva and they had two known children:
(1) Son Atilano Leyva Pando was born February 18, 1944 in Mexico. He lived in Odessa from 1968 to 1973, where he worked as an installer of insulation in buildings. He died January 22, 1973 in Odessa and is buried in the Ector County Cemetery.
(2) Son Carlos Leyva Pando was born in Castolon April 10, 1948.
C. Son Alfonso Pando was born in La Coyota January 21, 1906. He was baptized in Terlingua April 21, 1906 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Ruperto Chavarria and his wife, Angelita Galindo. Alfonso was a U.S. Military Veteran. |
D. Son Secundino Pando was born in La Coyota July 1, 1908. He was baptized in Terlingua September 27, 1908 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Ruperto Chavarria and his wife, Angelita Galindo. In 1930 he was living with his parents in San Antonio de los Alamos, Chihuahua, Mexico. He was deceased by October 1962. He had one known child?
(1) Son Jose Pando
Leonardo Pando around 1930
Photo provided by Louisa Franco Madrid |
E. Son Leonardo Pando was born November 26, 1910 in Terlingua. In 1930 he was living with his parents in San Antonio de los Alamos, Chihuahua, Mexico. He married Lorenza Garza February 8, 1937. They were divorced April 23, 1970. Leonardo died of cancer in Alpine December 23. 1978. He and Lorenza Garza had one known child:
(1) Daughter Maria Isabel G. Pando was born November 2, 1944 in Brewster County. She married Frank Tercero Ramos June 23, 1962 in Brewster County and they had three children. a. Son Jose Ramos was born in Brewster County May 24, 1963. b. Daughter Lydia Isabel Ramos was born in Brewster County May 1, 1968. c. Daughter Lisa Ann Ramos was born in Brewster County October 27, 1971. |
F. Daughter Andrea Pando was born November 10, 1912 in Castolon. In 1930 she was living with her parents in San Antonio de los Alamos, Chihuahua, Mexico.
G. Daughter Juanita Pando was born May 23, 1915 in Castolon. 1930 she was living with her parents in San Antonio de los Alamos, Chihuahua, Mexico.
H. Son Felix Pando was born in the United States circa 1917. 1930 he was living with his parents in San Antonio de los Alamos, Chihuahua, Mexico. He married Benita Urquiedes in Alpine in 1939 and they had seven children:
(1) Son Felix Pando was born in Alpine February 23, 1940. He died in Alpine of acute respiratory infection June 4, 1940 and is buried in Alpine.
(2) Daughter Juanita Pando was born in Alpine May 8, 1941. In June 2011 she was living in Midland.
(3) Son Elivorio Pando was born in Alpine September 19, 1943. From 1952 to 1968 he lived in Midland. He died in Midland June 6, 1968 and is buried in Fairview Cemetery.
(4) Son Felix Pando, Jr. was born February 17, 1947 in Brewster County. He married Gloria Heredia and in June 2011 they were living in Midland. They had one known child:
a. Son Felix Pando III was living in Midland in June 2011.
(5) Son Atilano Pando was born in Winkler County December 21, 1950. He was living in Midland in June 2011.
(6) Son Jose Manuel Pando was born in Winkler County February 23, 1952. He was living in Midland in June 2011.
(7) Daughter Rose Mary Pando was living in Midland in June 2011.
G. Daughter Juanita Pando was born May 23, 1915 in Castolon. 1930 she was living with her parents in San Antonio de los Alamos, Chihuahua, Mexico.
H. Son Felix Pando was born in the United States circa 1917. 1930 he was living with his parents in San Antonio de los Alamos, Chihuahua, Mexico. He married Benita Urquiedes in Alpine in 1939 and they had seven children:
(1) Son Felix Pando was born in Alpine February 23, 1940. He died in Alpine of acute respiratory infection June 4, 1940 and is buried in Alpine.
(2) Daughter Juanita Pando was born in Alpine May 8, 1941. In June 2011 she was living in Midland.
(3) Son Elivorio Pando was born in Alpine September 19, 1943. From 1952 to 1968 he lived in Midland. He died in Midland June 6, 1968 and is buried in Fairview Cemetery.
(4) Son Felix Pando, Jr. was born February 17, 1947 in Brewster County. He married Gloria Heredia and in June 2011 they were living in Midland. They had one known child:
a. Son Felix Pando III was living in Midland in June 2011.
(5) Son Atilano Pando was born in Winkler County December 21, 1950. He was living in Midland in June 2011.
(6) Son Jose Manuel Pando was born in Winkler County February 23, 1952. He was living in Midland in June 2011.
(7) Daughter Rose Mary Pando was living in Midland in June 2011.
I. Daughter Santos Pando was born circa 1919 in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. In 1930 she was living with her parents in San Antonio de los Alamos, Chihuahua.
J. Son Juan Pando was born circa 1921 in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. In 1930 he was living with his parents in San Antonio de los Alamos, Chihuahua. He married Marcela Natividad, daughter of Rafael Natividad and Simona Ochoa. She was born June 23, 1923 in La Hacienda, Mexico. Juan died circa 1965 and is buried in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico. Marcela lived in Kermit, Texas for many years. She died in Midland Memorial Hospital May 27, 2006 and is buried in the Kermit Cemetery.
J. Son Juan Pando was born circa 1921 in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. In 1930 he was living with his parents in San Antonio de los Alamos, Chihuahua. He married Marcela Natividad, daughter of Rafael Natividad and Simona Ochoa. She was born June 23, 1923 in La Hacienda, Mexico. Juan died circa 1965 and is buried in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico. Marcela lived in Kermit, Texas for many years. She died in Midland Memorial Hospital May 27, 2006 and is buried in the Kermit Cemetery.
Photos from Find A Grave web site
Juan and Marcela had eight children:
(1) Daughter Elidia Pando was deceased by July 2011.
(2) Son Alfonzo Pando was living in Kermit in August 2006.
(3) Son Guadalupe Pando was living in Kermit in August 2006.
(4) Son Juan Pando was born November 13, 1952 in Brewster County. He was living in Kermit in August 2006.
(5) Son Manuel Pando was born January 16, 1955 in Santa Elena, Chihuahua, Mexico. He married Mary Helen Holguin, daughter of Librado and Librada Holguin. Manuel was the owner of Ranch Maintenance, a professional fence-building company. He died August 17, 2006 in Medical Center Hospital, Odessa and is buried in Kermit Cemetery. Mary Helen was still living in Kermit at the time of his death.
(1) Daughter Elidia Pando was deceased by July 2011.
(2) Son Alfonzo Pando was living in Kermit in August 2006.
(3) Son Guadalupe Pando was living in Kermit in August 2006.
(4) Son Juan Pando was born November 13, 1952 in Brewster County. He was living in Kermit in August 2006.
(5) Son Manuel Pando was born January 16, 1955 in Santa Elena, Chihuahua, Mexico. He married Mary Helen Holguin, daughter of Librado and Librada Holguin. Manuel was the owner of Ranch Maintenance, a professional fence-building company. He died August 17, 2006 in Medical Center Hospital, Odessa and is buried in Kermit Cemetery. Mary Helen was still living in Kermit at the time of his death.
Photos from Find A Grave web site
Manuel and Mary Helen had six children:
a. Daughter Maria Isabel Pando was born in 1972. She married Rigoberto R. Juarez in Kermit October 31, 1991. She was living in Kermit in July 2011. Maria and Rigoberto had one child:
aa. Son Rigoberto Juarez, Jr. was born February 14, 1992 in Odessa.
b. Son Manuel Pando. Jr. was born in 1974. He married Karla Antonieta Chamorro in Kermit February 19, 1994. He was living in Kermit in July 2011. Manuel and Karla had two children:
aa. Son Ahlexis Pando was born in Odessa March 30, 1994.
bb. Daughter Adriana Lynet Pando was born in Odessa June 9, 1997.
c. Son Stephen Pando, twin of Elida, was born January 27, 1980 in Odessa. On November 3, 2000 he married Adelma Chamorro in Kermit. He was living in Kermit in July 2011
d. Daughter Elida Pando, twin of Stephen, was born January 27, 1980 in Odessa. She married Manuel E. Gonzales in Odessa September 19, 2003. She was living in Kermit in July 2011.
e. Daughter Sandra Pando born June 17, 1984 in Kermit. She married Juan R. Bonilla December 12, 2003. She was living in Kermit in July 2011.
f. Son Ruben Pando was living in Kermit in July 2011.
(6) Son Carlos Pando was living in Ulysses, Kansas in August 2006.
(7) Son Leonardo Pando was born July 15, 1959 in Terlingua. He was living in Ulysses, Kansas in August 2006.
(8) Daughter Marta Pando was born in 1965. She was living in Kermit in August 2006. She married Alfredo G. Carrasco May 6, 1981 and they had two children:
a. Daughter Pamela P. Carrasco was born January 2, 1985 in Kermit.
b. Son Gabriel Carrasco was born September 23, 1989 in Odessa.
K. Daughter Manuela Pando was born circa 1924 in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. In 1930 she was living with her parents in San Antonio de los Alamos, Chihuahua.
4. Daughter Fernanda “No-Ne” Chavarria was born May 30, 1884 in Fort Stockton. She moved with her family to La Coyota around 1885. On May 2, 1904 she married Julio Marquez Lujan, son of Natividad Lujan and Luisa Marquez. He was born April 12, 1877 in Mexico and in 1900 was working for Leonides Steele along the Rio Grande River between Castolon and Santa Elena Canyon. They remained in the Terlingua area until at least 1912.
Fernanda Chavarria, husband Julio Lujan, and sister Valentina Chavarria
Photo provided by Rita Franco Sanchez
Photo provided by Rita Franco Sanchez
By February 1920 Fernanda, Julio and their children were living on Pyote-Grandfalls Road in Ward County, where Julio was working as a farmer. He died in Fort Stockton March 28, 1965. She died in Monahans Memorial Hospital of heart disease April 17, 1968. Both are buried in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Fort Stockton. Fernanda and Julio had five children:
A. Son Leandro Lujan was born in Terlingua March 13, 1905 and was baptized there by Father Brocardus September 11, 1905. His godparents were Bernardino Garcia and his wife, Reynalda Enrique. In February 1920 he was living with his parents in Ward County and was working as a laborer on the family farm. He was a resident of Grandfalls when he died of congestive heart failure in Ward Memorial Hospital, Monahans, on August 30, 1976. He is buried in Tamarisk Cemetery.
B. Daughter Amada Lujan was born in Terlingua September 13, 1906. She was baptized in Terlingua September 23, 1906 by Father Brocardus. Her godparents were Lazaro Acosta and Canuta Garcia. In February 1920 she was living with her parents in Ward County and was working as a laborer on the family farm. Amada married Rogelio Pena.
C. Daughter Dolores Lujan was born in Terlingua March 10, 1908. She was baptized in Terlingua May 3, 1908 by Father Brocardus. He grandparents Severiano Chavarria and Rita Ramirez were her godparents. In February 1920 she was living with her parents in Ward County and was working as a laborer on the family farm. In 1930 she was living with her parents in Fort Stockton. She married Cleofas Valenzuela, who was born September 26, 1907. Dolores died in Fort Stockton in October 1978 and Cleofas died there September 9, 1991. They had one child:
(1) Daughter Lupe Valenzuela was born in Fort Stockton March 12, 1938.
D. Daughter Josefa Lujan was born March 19, 1910 in Terlingua. She was baptized in Terlingua April 24, 1910 by Father Brocardus. Her godparents were Jose Lujan and Francisca Uranga. In February 1920 she was living with her parents in Ward County. In 1930 she was living with her parents in Fort Stockton. Josefa married Manuel Lujan, her first cousin. He was born September 10, 1904 in Terlingua, the son of Teofilo Lujan and Rafaela Acosta. (Josefa’s father Julio and Manuel’s father Teofilo were brothers). Manuel died two miles west of Monahans of an apparent heart attack on May 20, 1969. He is buried in Tamarisk Cemetery in Grandfalls. Josefa died in Monahans November 15, 1995.
Josefa and Manuel had one child:
(1) Daughter Mary Elizabeth Lujan was born in Ward County May 8, 1943.
E. Daughter Concepcion “Concha” Lujan was born March 5, 1912 in Chisos. In February 1920 she was living with her parents in Ward County. She was living in Fort Stockton with her parents in 1930. Concha married Raul Davalos Vasquez September 10, 1933. He was the son of Jesus Vasquez and Virginia Davalos. Raul served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He died in El Paso June 4, 1987 and is buried in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Concepcion died May 21, 2004 in a hospital in San Jose, California and is buried in Sunset View Cemetery, El Cerrito, California. They had six children:
(1) Son Felix Vasquez born in Fort Stockton November 23, 1934. He was living in California in May 2004.
(2) Son Anastacio Vasquez was born in Fort Stockton April 22, 1936. He was living in California in May 2004.
(3) Daughter Maria Vasquez was born in Fort Stockton December 28, 1939. She was living in Texas in May 2004.
(4) Son Ramon Vasquez was born November 24, 1942 in Fort Stockton. He was living in Texas in May 2004.
(5) Son Raul Vasquez was born in Fort Stockton April 26, 1945. He was living in Texas in May 2004.
(6) Son Juan Vasquez was born in Fort Stockton September 30, 1946. He was living in California in May 2004.
(1) Son Felix Vasquez born in Fort Stockton November 23, 1934. He was living in California in May 2004.
(2) Son Anastacio Vasquez was born in Fort Stockton April 22, 1936. He was living in California in May 2004.
(3) Daughter Maria Vasquez was born in Fort Stockton December 28, 1939. She was living in Texas in May 2004.
(4) Son Ramon Vasquez was born November 24, 1942 in Fort Stockton. He was living in Texas in May 2004.
(5) Son Raul Vasquez was born in Fort Stockton April 26, 1945. He was living in Texas in May 2004.
(6) Son Juan Vasquez was born in Fort Stockton September 30, 1946. He was living in California in May 2004.
5. Daughter Petra Chavarria was born April 29, 1885 in La Coyota. She married Nestor Carrasco August 16, 1903 in Terlingua. They were married in Terlingua by Justice of the Peace L.V. Steele. Nestor was born in Texas in 1880, the son of Anteoclo Carrasco and Secundina DeAnda. Their first three children were born in the Terlingua area.
Nestor and Petra with Jose, Hipolita and Micaela
Photo provided by Louisa Franco Madrid
Photo provided by Louisa Franco Madrid
Petra and Nestor moved to Alpine by 1910, where Nestor worked as a ranch laborer. In 1920 they were living on Pyote and Grandfalls Road in Ward County, where Nestor was working as a farmer on a general farm. By 1930 they had moved to Fort Stockton. Nestor was working as a cook in a café shortly before his death. He died November 29, 1957 in Fort Stockton Memorial Hospital. He is buried in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Petra died June 25, 1981 in Fort Stockton. They had 10 children:
A. Daughter Hipolita “Pola” Carrasco was born August 12, 1904 in Terlingua and was baptized there October 9, 1904 by Father Brocardus. Her godparents were Simon Acosta and his wife, Santos Rios. Hipolita was living with her parents in Alpine in 1910, in Ward County in 1920, and in Fort Stockton in 1930. In Fort Stockton she worked as a servant for a private family. She died in Fort Stockton May 27, 1999 and is buried in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. |
Pola Carrasco (left) and Alejandra Chavarria (right) in Fort Stockton - 1939
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B. Son Jose Carrasco was born in Terlingua May 5, 1906 and was baptized there September 23, 1906 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Lazaro Acosta and Valentina Chavarria. He was living with his parents in Alpine in 1910 and in Ward County in 1920. In 1920 he was working as a “laborer on the home farm”. He died in Fort Stockton February 13, 1984.
C. Daughter Micaela Carrasco was born September 29, 1908 in Terlingua and was baptized there by Father Brocardus January 10, 1909. Her godparents were Bernardino Garcia and his wife, Reynalda Enrique.
Cousins Juliana Chavarria (left) and Petrita C. Carrasco (right) in Fort Stockton
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D. Daughter Petra “Petrita” Carrasco was born April 27, 1911, probably in Alpine. She was living with her parents in Ward County in 1920 and in Fort Stockton in 1930. In 1930 she was working as a servant for a private family. Her married name was Briceno. She died in Fort Stockton November 13, 1992. |
E. Son Enrique “Henry” Carrasco was born July 15, 1915 in Texas. He was living with his parents in Ward County in 1920 and in Fort Stockton in 1930. He married Margaret Saenz, born March 1, 1925. He died in Carlsbad, New Mexico November 1, 1996 and is buried in Fort Stockton, Texas. She died in Carlsbad May 24, 2010.
F. Daughter Camila Carrasco was born July 18, 1918 in Texas. She was living in Ward County with her parents in 1920 and in Fort Stockton in 1930. She married Juan Moreno April 25, 1937 in Fort Stockton. He was born November 24, 1914, the son of Aniceto Moreno and Preciliana Hernandez. Camila died July 26, 1988 in Artesia, New Mexico. Juan died March 21, 1999 in Artesia. Both are buried in Twin Oaks Memorial Park, Artesia. They had eight children.
(1) Son Tony Moreno.
(2) Son Cheto Moreno.
(3) Son John Moreno.
(4) Son Oscar Moreno.
(5) Daughter Pat Moreno. Her married name is DeAnda.
(6) Daughter Viola Moreno. Her married name is Winn.
(7) Daughter Lupe Moreno. Her married name is Pressy.
(8) Daughter Hilda Moreno.
G. Daughter Mercedes Carrasco was born circa 1921in Texas. She was living in Fort Stockton with her parents in 1930. She died April 4, 1997 in Pecos County. Her married name was Blanco.
H. Son Brigido Carrasco was born October 8, 1923 in Texas. He was living with his parents in Fort Stockton in 1930. In 1955 he was working as a laborer in a filling station in Fort Stockton, He died of a stroke in Memorial Hospital, Fort Stockton March 6, 1955 and is buried in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.
F. Daughter Camila Carrasco was born July 18, 1918 in Texas. She was living in Ward County with her parents in 1920 and in Fort Stockton in 1930. She married Juan Moreno April 25, 1937 in Fort Stockton. He was born November 24, 1914, the son of Aniceto Moreno and Preciliana Hernandez. Camila died July 26, 1988 in Artesia, New Mexico. Juan died March 21, 1999 in Artesia. Both are buried in Twin Oaks Memorial Park, Artesia. They had eight children.
(1) Son Tony Moreno.
(2) Son Cheto Moreno.
(3) Son John Moreno.
(4) Son Oscar Moreno.
(5) Daughter Pat Moreno. Her married name is DeAnda.
(6) Daughter Viola Moreno. Her married name is Winn.
(7) Daughter Lupe Moreno. Her married name is Pressy.
(8) Daughter Hilda Moreno.
G. Daughter Mercedes Carrasco was born circa 1921in Texas. She was living in Fort Stockton with her parents in 1930. She died April 4, 1997 in Pecos County. Her married name was Blanco.
H. Son Brigido Carrasco was born October 8, 1923 in Texas. He was living with his parents in Fort Stockton in 1930. In 1955 he was working as a laborer in a filling station in Fort Stockton, He died of a stroke in Memorial Hospital, Fort Stockton March 6, 1955 and is buried in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.
I. Daughter Juliana “Julia” Carrasco was born April 6, 1927 in Alpine. She was living in Fort Stockton with her parents in 1930. In May1999 she was living in Fort Stockton and was a resident of Fort Stockton when she died. She died in Kermit, Texas December 8, 2008 and is buried in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Fort Stockton. |
Julia Carrasco
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6. Daughter Valentina Chavarria was born February 14, 1887 in La Coyota. She married Antonio Franco April 29, 1907 in Castolon. He was born June 13, 1881 in Presidio, Texas, the son of Francisco Franco and Juana Molinar. Valentina and Antonio had twelve children. For details, and more information of the Franco family, see http://www.lifebeforetheruins.com/francisco-franco.html.
7. Son Rosendo Chavarria was born November 1890 in La Coyota. He married Lucia Hinojos, daughter of Manuel Hinojos and Timotea Galindo. Lucia was born in Mexico December 13, 1894 and was the sister of Maria Hinojos, who married Rosendo’s brother Sixto Chavarria. Rosendo and Lucia settled in the Terlingua area where Rosendo worked on local farms and ranches. In 1917 he sold fuel wood to the Study Butte Mining Company for $34.75. Around 1930 they moved to Fort Stockton where they operated a grocery store in a room of their house. Rosendo died in Memorial Hospital, Fort Stockton, of coronary occlusion December 21, 1954. Lucia continued to operate the grocery store after Rosendo’s death. She died of tuberculosis May 4, 1971 in Memorial Hospital. Both are buried in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Fort Stockton. Rosendo and Lucia had one child:
A. Daughter Alejandra Chavarria was born in Terlingua January 2, 1914. She married Jose Natividad Ortega, born September 26, 1906. He died June 6, 1987 and she died August 3, 1996, both in Fort Stockton. They had three children:
(1) Son Jose Chavarria Ortega was born in Fort Stockton June 23, 1947.
(2) Daughter Alicia Chavarria Ortega was born in Fort Stockton January 14, 1951.
(3) Daughter Amelia Chavarria Ortega was born in Fort Stockton November 12, 1953. She married Aurelio Renteria in San Jose Catholic Church, Fort Stockton September 13. 1975.
A. Daughter Alejandra Chavarria was born in Terlingua January 2, 1914. She married Jose Natividad Ortega, born September 26, 1906. He died June 6, 1987 and she died August 3, 1996, both in Fort Stockton. They had three children:
(1) Son Jose Chavarria Ortega was born in Fort Stockton June 23, 1947.
(2) Daughter Alicia Chavarria Ortega was born in Fort Stockton January 14, 1951.
(3) Daughter Amelia Chavarria Ortega was born in Fort Stockton November 12, 1953. She married Aurelio Renteria in San Jose Catholic Church, Fort Stockton September 13. 1975.
8. Daughter Santos Chavarria was born October 20, 1892 in La Coyota. On November 17, 1920 she married Vicente Franco, son of Francisco Franco and Juana Molinar. They were married by Father Max Weyert from St. Agnes Catholic Church in Terlingua. Santos and Vicente had seven children. (For details, and for more information on the Franco family, see http://www.lifebeforetheruins.com/francisco-franco.html.
9. Son Felix Chavarria, twin of Genaro, was born in May 1894 in La Coyota. He married Paula Galindo. She was born in May 1905 in Brewster County, the daughter of G. Galindo and Luciana Rodriguez. Felix and Paula lived in the Terlingua area until 1933. In 1910 he was working as a laborer on a ranch. In 1933 they moved to Big Spring and lived there and in Rotan, Texas until their deaths. Paula died of liver cancer May 13, 1938 in Rotan and is buried there. Felix died of uremia in Hall-Bennett Hospital, Big Spring June 15, 1970 and is buried in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Big Spring. They had eight children:
A. Son Manuel Chavarría Sr. was born October 31, 1921 in Castolón. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean
War and was and was honorably discharged. He died May 15, 1983 in Big Spring.
Manuel Sr. and Norberta Ruiz had one child:
(1) Son Manuel Chavarría, Jr. was born March 7, 1948. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and was honorably
discharged. In July 2012 he was living in Big Spring.
Manuel married Karla Dean Greenhill September 16, 1974 in Big Spring. She was born November 25, 1956 in Big
Spring, the daughter of Leon Walton Greenhill and Ruby Ruth Pope.
Manuel and Karla have four children:
a. Daughter Lisa Jean Chavarría was born January 30, 1975 in Big Spring.
b. Son Ronnie Lee Chavarría was born January 12, 1979 in Big Spring.
c. Son Tommy Justin Chavarría was born August 27, 1980 in Big Spring.
d. Daughter Lacey Janelle Chavarría was born February 19, 1986 in Big Spring.
Manuel Chavarría, Sr. married Guadalupe Cervantes in 1966. Before their marriage Guadalupe was married to
Candelario Núñez Bihl. He was born February 13, 1913 in Texas, the son of Encarnacion Bihl and Josefa Núñez.
Guadalupe and Candelario initially lived in Presidio County. Later they moved to Big Spring, where he worked as a ranch
hand. He died in Big Spring February 14, 1949 and is buried in Big Spring.
Guadalupe and Candelario had six children:
(1) Son Ruben Bihl was born February 8, 1938 in Presidio County. He is deceased.
(2) Son Ismael Bihl was born May 19, 1940 in Marfa, Texas. On February 14, 1959 he married Julia Pérez in
Odessa. They made their home in Big Spring, where Ismael served as pastor of Templo Belen Assembly of God Church for many years. He died in Covenant Medical Center, Lubbock May 21, 2010 and is buried in Mount Olive Memorial
Park, Big Spring. Julia was still living in Big Spring at the time of his death. They had four children:
a. Daughter Virginia Bihl was born January 21, 1960 in Big Spring. She married Daniel Hidalgo June 26, 1982
in Big Spring. In May 2010 they were living in Friona, Texas
b. Son Ismael Cervantes Bihl, II was born September 7, 1961 in Big Spring. In May 2010 he was living in Daly
City, California.
c. Daughter Angelita Bihl was born May 11, 1963 in Hockley County, Texas. She married Manuel O. Sosa, III on
30 December 2000 in Big Spring and they were still living in Big Spring in May 2010.
d. Daughter Guadalupe Perez Bihl was born May 17, 1966 in Big Spring. She married Ramon Portillo In Big
Spring December 12, 1987 and in May 2010 they were living in San Angelo.
(3) Daughter Eidolina Bihl was born July 27, 1942 in Presidio County. She is deceased.
(4) Daughter Olga Bihl was born August 25, 1944 in Howard County. She died on Glenn Cantrell’s farm in Howard
County June 8, 1945 and is buried in Big Spring.
(5) Daughter Elvia Bihl was born April 30, 1946 in Big Spring. She is deceased.
(6) Son Salvador Bihl was born June 8, 1948 in Big Spring. In May 2010 he was living in San Angelo.
Candelario Núñez Bihl. He was born February 13, 1913 in Texas, the son of Encarnacion Bihl and Josefa Núñez.
Guadalupe and Candelario initially lived in Presidio County. Later they moved to Big Spring, where he worked as a ranch
hand. He died in Big Spring February 14, 1949 and is buried in Big Spring.
Guadalupe and Candelario had six children:
(1) Son Ruben Bihl was born February 8, 1938 in Presidio County. He is deceased.
(2) Son Ismael Bihl was born May 19, 1940 in Marfa, Texas. On February 14, 1959 he married Julia Pérez in
Odessa. They made their home in Big Spring, where Ismael served as pastor of Templo Belen Assembly of God Church for many years. He died in Covenant Medical Center, Lubbock May 21, 2010 and is buried in Mount Olive Memorial
Park, Big Spring. Julia was still living in Big Spring at the time of his death. They had four children:
a. Daughter Virginia Bihl was born January 21, 1960 in Big Spring. She married Daniel Hidalgo June 26, 1982
in Big Spring. In May 2010 they were living in Friona, Texas
b. Son Ismael Cervantes Bihl, II was born September 7, 1961 in Big Spring. In May 2010 he was living in Daly
City, California.
c. Daughter Angelita Bihl was born May 11, 1963 in Hockley County, Texas. She married Manuel O. Sosa, III on
30 December 2000 in Big Spring and they were still living in Big Spring in May 2010.
d. Daughter Guadalupe Perez Bihl was born May 17, 1966 in Big Spring. She married Ramon Portillo In Big
Spring December 12, 1987 and in May 2010 they were living in San Angelo.
(3) Daughter Eidolina Bihl was born July 27, 1942 in Presidio County. She is deceased.
(4) Daughter Olga Bihl was born August 25, 1944 in Howard County. She died on Glenn Cantrell’s farm in Howard
County June 8, 1945 and is buried in Big Spring.
(5) Daughter Elvia Bihl was born April 30, 1946 in Big Spring. She is deceased.
(6) Son Salvador Bihl was born June 8, 1948 in Big Spring. In May 2010 he was living in San Angelo.
Manuel Chavarría, Sr. married Guadalupe Cervantes January 28, 1966 in Big Spring.
She was born October 8, 1922 in Marfa. He died in Big Spring May 15, 1983 and she died there October 31, 2004.
They are buried next to each other in Trinity Cemetery. They had one child:
(1) Daughter Alicia Chavarría was born October 21, 1950 in Big Spring. She and Arthur Morales had one child:
a. Son James Lee Morales was born August 20, 1967 in Big Spring. He is retired from the U.S. Air Force.
In July 2012 was living in Albuquerque, New Mexico and working as an instructor for Lockheed.
James has one child:
aa. Daughter Katelyn Leigh Miller.
On March 22, 1968 Alicia married Dennis Kregg Miller. They were divorced in 1973.
Alicia and Dennis had one child:
a. Son Kennith Bryan Miller was born October 5, 1969 in Big Spring. He married Desiree Dyer.
In July 2012 they were living in Louisville, Kentucky where Kennith was working for General Electric.
They have two children:
aa. Daughter Brooklin Tate Miller was born December 9, 1998.
bb. Daughter Carmen Page Miller was born March 14, 2001.
On June 2, 1982 Alicia married Larry Williams.
They met and were married in Yokota, Japan while serving there with the U.S. Air Force.
Both Alicia and Larry are retired from the U.S. Air Force and in July 2012 were living in Little Rock, Arkansas.
They have two children:
a. Daughter Kimberlee Ann Williams.
Kimberlee had two children before marrying Evan Schmidt:
aa. Daughter Kaylee Marie Light was born January 4, 2002.
bb. Son Rylan Lee Light was born May 2, 2004.
Kimberlee Ann Williams married Evan Schmidt in May 2010.
Kimberlee and Evan Schmidt were living in Cabot, Arkansas in July 2012.
Kimberlee and Evan have one child:
aa. Daughter Mattie Lynn Schmidt was born November 22, 2010.
b. Son Johnathon Thomas Chavarría Williams was born October 19, 1987.
He married Elin Eager on Bremerton Naval Base in Washington. Both were serving in the U.S. Navy at that
time, and Johnathon was assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis, CVN 74.
He was disabled while on active duty in the Afghanistan War.
In July 2012 Johnathon and Elin were living in Colorado Springs and were attending the University of Colorado.
Johnathon and Elin's two children are:
aa. Desmond Cade Williams (son) born January 22, 2015
bb. Juliette Cadence Williams (daughter) born January 9, 2019.
She was born October 8, 1922 in Marfa. He died in Big Spring May 15, 1983 and she died there October 31, 2004.
They are buried next to each other in Trinity Cemetery. They had one child:
(1) Daughter Alicia Chavarría was born October 21, 1950 in Big Spring. She and Arthur Morales had one child:
a. Son James Lee Morales was born August 20, 1967 in Big Spring. He is retired from the U.S. Air Force.
In July 2012 was living in Albuquerque, New Mexico and working as an instructor for Lockheed.
James has one child:
aa. Daughter Katelyn Leigh Miller.
On March 22, 1968 Alicia married Dennis Kregg Miller. They were divorced in 1973.
Alicia and Dennis had one child:
a. Son Kennith Bryan Miller was born October 5, 1969 in Big Spring. He married Desiree Dyer.
In July 2012 they were living in Louisville, Kentucky where Kennith was working for General Electric.
They have two children:
aa. Daughter Brooklin Tate Miller was born December 9, 1998.
bb. Daughter Carmen Page Miller was born March 14, 2001.
On June 2, 1982 Alicia married Larry Williams.
They met and were married in Yokota, Japan while serving there with the U.S. Air Force.
Both Alicia and Larry are retired from the U.S. Air Force and in July 2012 were living in Little Rock, Arkansas.
They have two children:
a. Daughter Kimberlee Ann Williams.
Kimberlee had two children before marrying Evan Schmidt:
aa. Daughter Kaylee Marie Light was born January 4, 2002.
bb. Son Rylan Lee Light was born May 2, 2004.
Kimberlee Ann Williams married Evan Schmidt in May 2010.
Kimberlee and Evan Schmidt were living in Cabot, Arkansas in July 2012.
Kimberlee and Evan have one child:
aa. Daughter Mattie Lynn Schmidt was born November 22, 2010.
b. Son Johnathon Thomas Chavarría Williams was born October 19, 1987.
He married Elin Eager on Bremerton Naval Base in Washington. Both were serving in the U.S. Navy at that
time, and Johnathon was assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis, CVN 74.
He was disabled while on active duty in the Afghanistan War.
In July 2012 Johnathon and Elin were living in Colorado Springs and were attending the University of Colorado.
Johnathon and Elin's two children are:
aa. Desmond Cade Williams (son) born January 22, 2015
bb. Juliette Cadence Williams (daughter) born January 9, 2019.
B. Son Edward “Lalo” Chavarria was born February 12, 1926 in the Terlingua area. He spent most of his adult life in Big Spring, where he worked as a meat cutter in a beef processing plant. He married Sarah Brito. She was born February 12, 1926 in Midland, the daughter of Evaristo and Braulia Brito. Edward died in Hall-Bennett Memorial Hospital June 23, 1976. Sarah died in Big Spring September 9, 2006. Both are buried in Mr. Olive Cemetery, Big Spring. They had eight children:
(1) Daughter Paula Chavarria was born February 6, 1947 in Midland. She died in Big Spring December 25, 1996. Her married name was Villarreal.
(2) Daughter Yolanda Chavarria was born October 28, 1949 in Big Spring. Her married name is Villarreal.
(3) Daughter Olga Chavarria was born in Big Spring July 1, 1951. She was living in Big Spring in September 2006.
(4) Son Edward Chavarria, Jr. was born in Big Spring October 19, 1952. He died in San Antonio July 9, 2004.
(5) Son Albert “Beto” Chavarria was born in Big Spring November 18, 1953 and lived there all of his life. He worked as a roustabout in the oil fields.He married Dorothy Larue Hestor and they had four children:
a. Son Albert Chavarria, Jr. was born November 17, 1976 in Big Spring. In January 2012 he and his wife Genoveva were living in Anchorage, Alaska.
b. Son Felix Chavarria was born December 3, 1977 in Big Spring. In January 2012 he was living in Austin.
c. Son David Antonio Chavarria was born February 9. 1980 in Big Spring and was living there in January 2012.
d. Son Manuel Rey Chavarria was born November 4, 1982 in Big Spring. He married Ventura Gonzales January 10, 2000 in Big Spring. She was born November 28, 1980 in Big Spring, the daughter of Jose Gonzales and Maria Elena Velasquez. In January 2012 they were living in Big Spring.
Alberto married Maria Holguin August 11, 2011 in Big Spring. She was born August 1, 1963 in Martin County, the daughter of Cruz Moreno Holguin and Teresa Rubio. They had no children, but Maria had two children earlier. Alberto died in Medical Center Hospital, Odessa January 31, 2012 and Maria died at her residence in Big Spring July 31, 2012. They are buried in Mt. Olive Memorial Park, Big Spring. Maria’s children were:
a. Daughter Erica Marie Holguin was born in Midland May 8, 1983. She was living in Big Spring in January 2012.
b. Daughter Emily Marie Holguin was born in Midland January 30, 1985, She was living in Big Spring in January 2012.
(6) Son David Chavarria was born October 8, 1956 in Big Spring and died there August 10, 1995.
(7) Daughter Ermelinda Chavarria was born December 31, 1965 in Big Spring and was living there in September 2008. Her married name is Caño.
(8) Son Rey Chavarria was living in Midland in September 2009.
Alicia, Severiano, Jose, Manuel and Edward
Photo provided by Alicia Williams
Photo provided by Alicia Williams
C. Son Samuel Severiano Galindo Chavarria was born January 8, 1927 in Terlingua. He lived in Big Spring until 1960, when he moved to Odessa. In Odessa he worked as a steel company foreman. He married Geneva Puga. She was born in Big Spring January 3, 1923, the daughter of Senobio and Carolina Puga. Samuel died October 1, 1998 in Medical Center Hospital, Odessa. Geneva died February 19, 2011 in Odessa. Both are buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa. They had three children:
(1) Son Samuel Severiano Chavarria, Jr. was born January 16, 1947 in Big Spring. He was living in Odessa in October 1998. He died in Lubbock May 9, 2003. |
Samuel Severiano Chavarria
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(2) Son Felix Chavarria was born June 5, 1948 in Big Spring. He died of pneumonia in his home in Big Spring February 7, 1950 and is buried in the Mexican Catholic Cemetery, Big Spring.
(3) Daughter Gloria Chavarria was born in Big Spring October 14, 1951. On December 11, 1970 she married Enrique “Ricky” Rodriguez in Odessa. They were living in Odessa in February 2011.
D. Daughter Isabel Chavarria was born June 16, 1929. She married Felix S. Hilario and they had four children:
(1) Son Felix Hilario was born in Big Spring January 21, 1946. In May 2012 he was living in San Antonio.
(2) Daughter Refugia “Ruth” Hilario was born January 15, 1950 in Big Spring. She married Vicente Mendoza Calderon in Big Spring April 28, 1969 and they were living in Big Spring in May 2012. They had one child:
a. Son Fidel Calderon was born May 2, 1975 in Big Spring.
(3) Son John Joe Hilario was born January 16, 1952 in Big Spring. In May 2012 he and his wife Pilar were living in Carrolton, Texas.
(4) Son Ricardo Hilario was born January 19, 1954 in Big Spring and died there October 25, 1989.
On May 6, 1958 Isabel married Luis Ramirez in Big Spring. He was born February 29, 1932 in Buda, Texas, the son of Carlos Ramirez and Lorenza Fabela. Luis served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his Army service, he worked for R.E. James Gravel Co. He was the site manager and retired after 40 years of service. Isabel died in Big Spring February 23, 2001. Luis died in Big Spring May 21, 2012 and is buried in Trinity Memorial Park, Big Spring. Isabel and Luis had four children:
(1) Daughter Louisa Ramirez was born September 27, 1961 in Big Spring. She was living in Big Spring in May 2012.
(2) Daughter Mary Elizabeth Ramirez was born August 10, 1967 in Walker County, Texas. She married Merardo Bonilla and in May 2012 they were living in El Paso.
(3) Daughter Lisa Ramirez married Sam Rodriguez and in May 2012 they were living in Big Spring, Texas.
(4) Daughter Josefine Ramirez was deceased by May 2012. Her married name was Calderon.
E. Son Alberto Chavarria was born in 1932 in Terlingua. He died of colitis April 19, 1933 in Terlingua and is buried in Castolon (probably La Coyota).
(1) Son Felix Hilario was born in Big Spring January 21, 1946. In May 2012 he was living in San Antonio.
(2) Daughter Refugia “Ruth” Hilario was born January 15, 1950 in Big Spring. She married Vicente Mendoza Calderon in Big Spring April 28, 1969 and they were living in Big Spring in May 2012. They had one child:
a. Son Fidel Calderon was born May 2, 1975 in Big Spring.
(3) Son John Joe Hilario was born January 16, 1952 in Big Spring. In May 2012 he and his wife Pilar were living in Carrolton, Texas.
(4) Son Ricardo Hilario was born January 19, 1954 in Big Spring and died there October 25, 1989.
On May 6, 1958 Isabel married Luis Ramirez in Big Spring. He was born February 29, 1932 in Buda, Texas, the son of Carlos Ramirez and Lorenza Fabela. Luis served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his Army service, he worked for R.E. James Gravel Co. He was the site manager and retired after 40 years of service. Isabel died in Big Spring February 23, 2001. Luis died in Big Spring May 21, 2012 and is buried in Trinity Memorial Park, Big Spring. Isabel and Luis had four children:
(1) Daughter Louisa Ramirez was born September 27, 1961 in Big Spring. She was living in Big Spring in May 2012.
(2) Daughter Mary Elizabeth Ramirez was born August 10, 1967 in Walker County, Texas. She married Merardo Bonilla and in May 2012 they were living in El Paso.
(3) Daughter Lisa Ramirez married Sam Rodriguez and in May 2012 they were living in Big Spring, Texas.
(4) Daughter Josefine Ramirez was deceased by May 2012. Her married name was Calderon.
E. Son Alberto Chavarria was born in 1932 in Terlingua. He died of colitis April 19, 1933 in Terlingua and is buried in Castolon (probably La Coyota).
Reyes Chavarria Garcia
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F. Daughter Reyes Chavarria was born January 6, 1934. She married Domingo “Danny” Hernandez Garcia. He died in Big Spring June 24, 1988. Reyes died April 24, 2002 in Scenic Mountain Hospital, Big Spring. Thad two children: (1) Son Gilbert Garcia was born in San Antonio June 24, 1958. He died August 31, 2010. (2) Son Edward “Eddie” Garcia was born November 7, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois. In July 2012 he was living in Big Spring. |
G. Son Jose Chavarria was born in Rotan August 27, 1935. He married Aurora Ornelas in Odessa March 13, 1964. Jose retired from the General Tire Company. He died at his home in Odessa February 4, 2002 and is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery. Aurora was still living in Odessa when Jose died. They had six children:
(1) Daughter Juanita Chavarria was born in Big Spring May 30, 1956. She was deceased by February 2002.
(2) Son Michael Rey Chavarria was born in Odessa November 15, 1976 and was living there in February 2002.
(3) Son Joe O. Chavarria was living in Odessa in February 2002.
(4) Son Joe M. Chavarria was living in Odessa in February 2002.
(5) Son Mike Chavarria was living in Odessa in February 2002.
(6) Son Johnny Chavarria was living in Del Monte, California in February 2002.
H. Daughter Maria Gloria Chavarria was born in Rotan December 19, 1937. She married Pedro “Pete” Dominguez. He was born February 14, 1925 in Shafter, Texas, the son of Isabel Dominguez and Victoria Gonzales. He served in the U.S. military during World War II. |
Maria Chavarria Dominguez
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Before his marriage to Maria, Pedro was married to Lucia Navarro and they had two children:
(1) Daughter Yolanda Dominguez was born April 20, 1947 in El Paso.
(2) Son Andres Dominguez was born November 7, 1947 in El Paso. He married Estella Delgado Jimenez and they had two children:
a. Son Andres “Andrew” Dominguez, Jr. was born in Tom Green County April 18, 1964.
b. Daughter Laura Estella Dominguez was born in Tom Green County July 10, 1966.
Pedro and Lucia were divorced and he later married Maria Chavarria. They lived in Big Spring until about 1961, when they moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming. After a few years they returned to Big Spring, where Pedro died January 29, 1968. He is buried in Big Spring. Maria and Pedro had six children:
(1) Daughter Victoria Dominguez was born in Big Spring October 8, 1957. She married Lorenzo Rodriguez in Big Spring February 11, 1984. In July 2012 they were living in Odessa. They have one child:
a. Son Brendan Zachary Rodriguez was born in Odessa August 7, 1987.
(2) Son Isabel “Billy” Dominguez was born in Big Spring November 23, 1958.
(3) Son Juan Jose “John” Dominguez was born in Big Spring April 5, 1960. He married Irene Olivas in Big Spring July 22, 1989. They were living in Big Spring in July 2012. They have one child:
a. Son Christopher Dominguez.
(4) Son Benjamin Dominguez was born November 18, 1961 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He died of pancreatic cancer in Big Spring October 23, 2011. He married Sylvia Olivas in Big Spring June 20, 1987. They were divorced December 12, 2011. Benjamin and Sylvia had one child:
a. Daughter Mandi Michelle Dominguez was born in Big Spring February 5, 1991. She was living in Big Spring in July 2012.
(1) Daughter Yolanda Dominguez was born April 20, 1947 in El Paso.
(2) Son Andres Dominguez was born November 7, 1947 in El Paso. He married Estella Delgado Jimenez and they had two children:
a. Son Andres “Andrew” Dominguez, Jr. was born in Tom Green County April 18, 1964.
b. Daughter Laura Estella Dominguez was born in Tom Green County July 10, 1966.
Pedro and Lucia were divorced and he later married Maria Chavarria. They lived in Big Spring until about 1961, when they moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming. After a few years they returned to Big Spring, where Pedro died January 29, 1968. He is buried in Big Spring. Maria and Pedro had six children:
(1) Daughter Victoria Dominguez was born in Big Spring October 8, 1957. She married Lorenzo Rodriguez in Big Spring February 11, 1984. In July 2012 they were living in Odessa. They have one child:
a. Son Brendan Zachary Rodriguez was born in Odessa August 7, 1987.
(2) Son Isabel “Billy” Dominguez was born in Big Spring November 23, 1958.
(3) Son Juan Jose “John” Dominguez was born in Big Spring April 5, 1960. He married Irene Olivas in Big Spring July 22, 1989. They were living in Big Spring in July 2012. They have one child:
a. Son Christopher Dominguez.
(4) Son Benjamin Dominguez was born November 18, 1961 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He died of pancreatic cancer in Big Spring October 23, 2011. He married Sylvia Olivas in Big Spring June 20, 1987. They were divorced December 12, 2011. Benjamin and Sylvia had one child:
a. Daughter Mandi Michelle Dominguez was born in Big Spring February 5, 1991. She was living in Big Spring in July 2012.
(5) Son Raymond Dominguez was born November 7, 1963 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He married Sandra Ann Martinez in Big Spring June 15, 1985. In July 2012 they were living in Austin. They have two children:
a. Daughter Megan Leigh Dominguez was born August 17, 1989 in Austin.
b. Son Aaron Ryan Dominguez was born April 20, 1997 in Austin.
(6) Son Anthony Lee Dominguez was born in Big Spring June 26, 1967. In July 2012 he was living in Odessa. He and Lillian Trevino had one child:
a. Daughter Ashton Dominguez was born November 27, 1992 in Big Spring.
After the death of Pedro, Maria Gloria had one child:
(1) Daughter Angelique Michelle Gomez was born May 25, 1969 in Big Spring. She married William Latimer November 20, 2007 in Big Spring and in July 2012 they were living in Big Spring.
a. Daughter Megan Leigh Dominguez was born August 17, 1989 in Austin.
b. Son Aaron Ryan Dominguez was born April 20, 1997 in Austin.
(6) Son Anthony Lee Dominguez was born in Big Spring June 26, 1967. In July 2012 he was living in Odessa. He and Lillian Trevino had one child:
a. Daughter Ashton Dominguez was born November 27, 1992 in Big Spring.
After the death of Pedro, Maria Gloria had one child:
(1) Daughter Angelique Michelle Gomez was born May 25, 1969 in Big Spring. She married William Latimer November 20, 2007 in Big Spring and in July 2012 they were living in Big Spring.
10. Son Genaro Chavarria, twin of Felix, was born in La Coyota in May 1894. He died as a small child after he was bitten by a rabid skunk.
11. Son Juan Chavarria was born October 17, 1896 in La Coyota. Between November 1917 and October 1918 he sold nearly 43 cords of fuel wood to the Study Butte Mining Company for $340.60. On November 3, 1917 Juan married Cleotilde Ybarra. They were married by Father Antonio Alonso from St. Agnes Catholic Church in Terlingua. She was born June 3, 1902 in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico to Jose Ybarra and Cleofas Marquez. Juan and Cleotilde settled in the Village of La Coyota and remained there at least through May 1940. During that time Juan worked as a farmer. In 1942, when Juan registered for the draft, he was employed by the Texas Mercury Company in Study Butte. By 1944 they had moved to Fort Stockton, where they remained until their deaths. She died of heart failure in Fort Stockton Memorial Hospital October 29, 1960. He died January 24, 1961, also of heart failure. Both are buried in the Fort Stockton Catholic Cemetery. |
Juan Chavarria
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Cleotilde Ybarra Chavarria, Juan Chavarria and their first child, Gregorio
La Coyota - 1926
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La Coyota - 1926
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A. Son Gregorio Chavarria was born in La Coyota November 27, 1918. He was a student at the Castolon School in 1932 and 1933. He was living with his parents in La Coyota in May 1940. On August 18, 1942 he married Trinidad “Trini” Garcia in Alpine. She was born in Terlingua May 14, 1920, the daughter of Dolores Garcia and Luisa Muñoz. Gregorio and Trinidad’s first child was born in Alpine in 1943, but soon afterward they moved to Fort Stockton.
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Gregorio and Trinidad lived in Fort Stockton until their deaths. Trinidad died July 17, 1998 in Pecos Memorial Hospital. Gregorio died at his residence January 12, 2005. Both are buried in East Hill Cemetery, Fort Stockton.
Trinidad and Gregorio Chavarria headstone in East Hill Cemetery
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Gregorio and Trinidad had five children:
(1) Daughter Consuelo “Connie” Chavarria was born in Alpine August 13, 1943. She married Gregorio Jaquez and in January 2005 they were living in Pecos, Texas. They had two children: a. Son Rene Chavarria Jaquez was born February 11, 1965 in Pecos. b. Daughter Sonia Chavarria Jaquez was born August 11, 1966 in Pecos. |
Consuelo Chavarria - May 1951
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Gregorio "Greg" Chavarria, Jr.
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(2) Son Gregorio Chavarria, Jr. was born September 18, 1944 in Fort Stockton. He married Sara Palomino Fernandez in Fort Stockton June 22, 1968. In January 2005 they were living in Austin. They had two children: a. Daughter Lorraine Fernandez Chavarria was born in El Paso May 4, 1969. b. Daughter Lisa Chavarria was born in El Paso December 2, 2006. She married Charles Robert Stevens in Austin December 2, 2006. They have one son. |
(3) Son Samuel Chavarria was born July 27, 1948 in Fort Stockton, In January 2005 he and his wife Alicia were living in Houston.
(4) Daughter Amparo Chavarria was born March 12, 1954 in Fort Stockton. She married Orlando Galindo Almendarez in Fort Stockton December 6, 1975. He was born September 14, 1952 in Fort Stockton, the son of Transito M. Almendarez and Francisca F. Galindo. Ampara and Orlando had two children:
a. Daughter Selena Allene Almendarez was born November 3, 1980 in Odessa.
b. Son Esteban Orlando Almendarez was born February 9, 1988 in Fort Stockton.
B. Daughter Mauricia “Wisha” Chavarria was born September 22, 1929 in La Coyota. She was living in La Coyota with her parents in May 1940. She married Brigido “Vico” Garcia and they made their home in Fort Stockton. Mauricia died in Fort Stockton November 26, 2002 and is buried in the Fort Stockton Catholic Cemetery. They had no children.
C. Son Flavio Chavarria was born December 22, 1931 in La Coyota and was living there with his parents in May 1940. He married Librada Carrasco Herrera and they were living in Fort Stockton in January 2005. They had three children:
(1) Daughter Sylvia Chavarria was born in Fort Stockton March 29, 1957.
(2) Daughter Erma Herrera Chavarria was born in Fort Stockton March 11, 1960.
(3) Daughter Ninfa Chavarria was born January 5, 1965 in Fort Stockton.
D. Son Ricardo Chavarria was born April 3, 1934 in La Coyota and was living there with his parents in May 1940. He married Ernestina Salazar Ramos and in January 2005 they were living in Fort Stockton. They had four children:
(1) Son Ricardo Lee Chavarria was born May 14, 1958 in Fort Stockton.
(2) Daughter Rosalie Ramos Chavarria was born April 23, 1961 in Fort Stockton. She married Luis Bustos in Fort Stockton April 16, 1983 and they had three children:
a. Son Andrew Luis Bustos was born in Fort Stockton April 8, 1985.
b. Son Alexander Luis Bustos was born in Fort Stockton December 12, 1987.
c. Daughter Andrea Bustos. Her date and place of birth are not available.
(3) Son Raul Ramos Chavarria was born June 5, 1965 in Fort Stockton.
(4) Daughter Raquel Ramos Chavarria was born November 9, 1972 in Fort Stockton.
E. Son Felipe Chavarria was born May 1, 1937 in La Coyota and was living there with his parents in May 1940. He married Eva Nava Villalba and in January 2005 they were living in Fort Stockton. They had four children:
(1) Son Ruben Chavarria was born September 1, 1960 in Fort Stockton.
(2) Son Armando Chavarria was born April 20, 1963 in Fort Stockton.
(3) Son Orlando Chavarria was born September 16, 1965 in Fort Stockton.
(4) Son Benjamin “Ben” Chavarria was born January 18, 1972 in Fort Stockton. He died from drowning in Fort Stockton November 18, 1972,
F. Daughter Anita Chavarria was born October 30, 1944. On March 31, 1968 she married Joe Henry Gonzales in Fort Stockton. They were living in Fort Stockton in January 2005. They had two children:
(1) Daughter Melissa Anita Gonzales was born in Fort Stockton April 24, 1969.
(2) Daughter Veronica Gonzales. Her date and place of birth are not available.
(1) Son Ruben Chavarria was born September 1, 1960 in Fort Stockton.
(2) Son Armando Chavarria was born April 20, 1963 in Fort Stockton.
(3) Son Orlando Chavarria was born September 16, 1965 in Fort Stockton.
(4) Son Benjamin “Ben” Chavarria was born January 18, 1972 in Fort Stockton. He died from drowning in Fort Stockton November 18, 1972,
F. Daughter Anita Chavarria was born October 30, 1944. On March 31, 1968 she married Joe Henry Gonzales in Fort Stockton. They were living in Fort Stockton in January 2005. They had two children:
(1) Daughter Melissa Anita Gonzales was born in Fort Stockton April 24, 1969.
(2) Daughter Veronica Gonzales. Her date and place of birth are not available.
12. Son Cecilio Chavarria was born in La Coyota February 6, 1897 and in June 1922 was still living in that area. He married Catalina Tucar, born March 23, 1914 in Terlingua to Jose Tucar and Felipa Sanchez.
Catalina Tucar Chavarria and her bridal party
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Cecilio and Catalina made their home in Alpine and lived there until their deaths. Cecilio registered for the draft in 1942. He died in Big Bend Memorial Hospital of respiratory failure February 27, 1975. Catalina died in Valley Care Center, Alpine August 20, 2008. Both are buried in Holy Angels Cemetery.
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Cecilio and Catalina had three children:
B. Son Eliverto “Bobby” Chavarria was born March 16, 1937. He died of cancer in Fort Stockton Dec 15, 2008 and is buried in Holy Angels Cemetery, Alpine. He married Juanita Ray Fuentez. She was born in Coke County January 27. 1940, the daughter of Raymundo Fuentez and Juanita Marquez. She died in Arlington October 4, 2009. |
"Bobby" or "Beto" Chavarria
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Eliverto and Juanita had four children:
(1) Daughter Annett Chavarria was born July 6, 1960 in Andrews County. She was living in Arlington in December 2008. Her married name is Boyles.
(2) Daughter Cynthia “Cindy” Chavarria was born July 24, 1966 in Tom Greene County. She was living in Arlington in December 2008. Her married name is Calzada.
(3) Son Cecil Albert “C.A.” Chavarria was born September 30, 1967 in Tom Green County. He was living in Arlington, Texas in December 2008.
(4) Daughter Cheryl Chavarria was born August 18, 1970 in Tom Green County. She was living in North Carolina in December 2008. Her married name is Storey.
Eliverto married Oralia “Lena” Garza in Alpine December 28, 1978. They had no children, but Oralia had two children earlier: (1) Daughter Mary Macomber was living in Fort Stockton in December 2008.
(2) Son Jimmy Jimenez was living in San Angelo, Texas in December 2008.
C. Daughter Elidia Chavarria was born in Alpine August 11, 1945. She married Robert Lee Polanco in Alpine August 17, 1968 and they were living in Alpine in December 2008. They had two children:
(1) Daughter Jo Elda Polanco was born April 29, 1969 in Alpine.
(2) Son Robert Lee Polanco was born in Alpine January 27, 1973.
Cecilio and Domingo Chavarria
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13. Son Domingo Chavarria was born January 30, 1899 in La Coyota. Between June 1917 and October 1918 he sold nearly 60 cords of fuel wood to the Study Butte Mining Company for $532.50. In June and July 1924 he earned $82.55 for hauling freight for the La Harmonia Company in Castolon, and in February and March he earned $109.96 for hauling freight for the same company. He remained in the La Coyota area until at least 1932, working as a farmer and a ranch hand. By 1934 he had moved his family to the Imperial area, where he lived until his death.
Domingo married Agripina Gonzales in Terlingua February 16, 1920. They were married by Father Antonio Alonzo from St. Agnes Catholic Church. Agripina was born June 22, 1902 in Terlingua to Francisco Gonzales and Teodosia Salcido. Domingo died of Lock Jaw in J.F. Gibson Hospital, Fort Stockton on February 1, 1946. Agripina died in Crane December 26, 1980. They had nine children:
A. Son Julio Chavarria was born circa 1921 in La Coyota and was living there with his parents in 1930.
B. Daughter Estanislada Chavarria was born in December 1922 in La Coyota. She died of pneumonia December 4, 1932 and is buried on the Alberto Molinar Ranch.
B. Daughter Estanislada Chavarria was born in December 1922 in La Coyota. She died of pneumonia December 4, 1932 and is buried on the Alberto Molinar Ranch.
C. Daughter Simona Chavarria was born in La Coyota October 28, 1926. She married Merced Jimenez and in July 2004 they were living in Kermit. She died in Kermit February 14, 2011 and is buried in the Kermit Cemetery. Merced was still living in Kermit when she died. They had two children: (1) Son Merced Jimenez, Jr. was born in Pecos County November 6, 1947. (2) Son Ruben Jimenez was born in Ward County December 28, 1949. |
Genoveva Ramirez (left) and Simona Chavarria (right) in La Coyota, 1929
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D. Daughter Crispina “Pina” Chavarria was born circa 1930 in La Coyota. She married Chavo Jaquez and in July 2004 they were living in Odessa.
E. Daughter Dominga Chavarria was born July 4, 1932 in La Coyota. Angelita Galindo Chavarria served a midwife for her birth. Dominga was a resident of Crane when she died in Odessa January 14, 1995. Her married name was Primera.
F. Daughter Juliana Chavarria was born January 26, 1936 in Buena Vista, Texas (b). She married Ismael Vejil “Pete” Heredia. Their first child was born in Ward County in 1953, but by 1956 they had moved to Crane, where they lived until their deaths. Juliana died in Crane July 23, 2004 and Ismael died there December 22, 2006. They had five children:
(1) Daughter Aurora Heredia was born in Ward County. In July 2004 she was living in Carne. Her married name was Garcia.
(2) Son Ricardo “Ricky: Heredia was born in Crane December 5, 1956. In July 2004 he and his wife Martha were living in Crane.
(3) Son Johnnie Heredia was born in Crane March 27, 1958. In July he and his wife Virginia were living in Phoenix, Arizona.
(4) Son Ismael Heredia, Jr. was born December 3, 1961 in Crane. In July 2004 he and his wife Bertha were living in Andrews, Texas.
(5) Son Guadalupe “Wally” Heredia was born October 20, 1966 in Crane. He and his wife Amalia “Molly” were living in Midland in July 2004.
G. Maria Juanita “Mary” Chavarria was born October 20, 1939 in Pecos County. She married Rosendo Lujan Gomez, born March 1, 1935 in Fort Stockton. He was the son of Francisco Gomez and Elisa Lujan. Mary and Rosendo had five children, all born in Odessa:
(1) Daughter Laura Rachael Gomez was born September 30, 1956.
(2) Daughter Irma Gomez was born March 6, 1958.
(3) Son James Gomez was born October 29, 1960.
(4) Son Rene Gomez was born July 13, 1966.
(5) Son Mark Gomez was born September 5, 1968.
H. Son Hilario Chavarria was living in Imperial in February 1946. He was deceased by July 23, 2004.
I. An unnamed son was born October 11, 1941 in Buena Vista. He died a few minutes after birth and is buried in Buena Vista Cemetery.
(1) Daughter Laura Rachael Gomez was born September 30, 1956.
(2) Daughter Irma Gomez was born March 6, 1958.
(3) Son James Gomez was born October 29, 1960.
(4) Son Rene Gomez was born July 13, 1966.
(5) Son Mark Gomez was born September 5, 1968.
H. Son Hilario Chavarria was living in Imperial in February 1946. He was deceased by July 23, 2004.
I. An unnamed son was born October 11, 1941 in Buena Vista. He died a few minutes after birth and is buried in Buena Vista Cemetery.
In 1901 Severiano Chavarria and Rita Ramirez had twin boys and named both of them Pablo. One was a little heavier than the other, so he became known as Pablo Gordito, while the thinner one was Pablo Chiquito.
14. Son Pablo “Gordito” Chavarria was born June 18, 1901 in La Coyota. He was baptized in Terlingua September 22, 1901 by Father Brocardus. In April 1930 he was living with his widowed mother in La Coyota and was working as a farm laborer. On June 30, 1933 he married Agustina Silvas in Terlingua. They were married by Justice of the Peace Robert L. Cartledge. Agustina was born in Castolon circa 1912, the daughter of Leandro Silvas and Maria DeAnda. See http://www.lifebeforetheruins.com/leandro-silvas.html for more information on the Silvas family.
Pablo and Agustina eventually settled in Alpine and were living on South First Street when Pablo died. He died in Brewster Memorial Hospital April 1, 1972 and is buried in Holy Angels Cemetery. Agustina was still living in Alpine in 2012. They had three children:
A. Daughter Susana Chavarria was born in Brewster County August 11, 1944. On September 14, 1963 she married Donaciano “Chano” Celaya in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine. He was born May 24, 1932 in San Vicente, Texas to Guadalupe Celaya and Rosa Santiago. Susana and Donaciano had two children:
(1) Son Daniel C. Celaya was born August 18, 1964 in Brewster County. In April 2008 he was living in Alpine.
(2) Daughter Adel Celaya was born October 26, 1965 in Brewster County. In April 2008 she was living in La Porte, Texas. She married Martin Leyva Sarabia, born July 22, 1964 in Pecos County. He was the son of Abelardo Fuentes Sarabia and Andrea Hernandez Leyva. Adel and Martin had three children:
a. Son Jonah Martin Sarabia was born May 23, 1987 in Pecos County.
b. Daughter Brittney Celeste Sarabia was born June 23, 1990 in Harris County.
c. Daughter Vyctoria Lauren Sarabia was born February 14, 1994 in Harris County.
Susana and Donaciano divorced and she later remarried, but no additional information is available.
B. Son Jose Chavarria was born November 7, 1946. He was living in Alpine in 2011.
C. Daughter Rita Chavarria was born January 20, 1949 in Brewster County. In 2011 she was living in Amarillo, Texas.
A. Daughter Susana Chavarria was born in Brewster County August 11, 1944. On September 14, 1963 she married Donaciano “Chano” Celaya in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine. He was born May 24, 1932 in San Vicente, Texas to Guadalupe Celaya and Rosa Santiago. Susana and Donaciano had two children:
(1) Son Daniel C. Celaya was born August 18, 1964 in Brewster County. In April 2008 he was living in Alpine.
(2) Daughter Adel Celaya was born October 26, 1965 in Brewster County. In April 2008 she was living in La Porte, Texas. She married Martin Leyva Sarabia, born July 22, 1964 in Pecos County. He was the son of Abelardo Fuentes Sarabia and Andrea Hernandez Leyva. Adel and Martin had three children:
a. Son Jonah Martin Sarabia was born May 23, 1987 in Pecos County.
b. Daughter Brittney Celeste Sarabia was born June 23, 1990 in Harris County.
c. Daughter Vyctoria Lauren Sarabia was born February 14, 1994 in Harris County.
Susana and Donaciano divorced and she later remarried, but no additional information is available.
B. Son Jose Chavarria was born November 7, 1946. He was living in Alpine in 2011.
C. Daughter Rita Chavarria was born January 20, 1949 in Brewster County. In 2011 she was living in Amarillo, Texas.
15. Son Pablo “Chiquito” Chavarria was born June 18, 1901 in La Coyota. He was baptized September 22, 1901 in Terlingua by Father Brocardus. In April 1930 he was living with his widowed mother in La Coyota and was working as a farm laborer. By 1935 he was living in Alpine, and between 1952 and 1966 he was living in Fort Stockton. He married Maria Morales in Brewster County May 7, 1938. She was born April 17, 1903 in Terlingua, the daughter of Tranquiliano Morales and Concepcion Baeza. Pablo died of a heart attack in Fort Stockton August 30, 1966. He is buried in Fort Stockton Catholic Cemetery. Maria was still a resident of Fort Stockton when she died in Odessa January 17, 1986.
Maria had one child, daughter Celia, before she married Pablo. Pablo and Maria had two children”
A. Daughter Josefina Chavarria was born in Alpine July 26, 1935.
Maria had one child, daughter Celia, before she married Pablo. Pablo and Maria had two children”
A. Daughter Josefina Chavarria was born in Alpine July 26, 1935.
B. Son Francisco “Frank” Chavarria was born in Alpine October 4, 1938. He lived most of his adult life in Fort Stockton and was a resident of that town when he died in Odessa March 2, 1985. Francisco and Jesusita “Susie” Navarrete had one child: (1) Son Danny Chavarria was born in Alpine November 28, 1959 and lived in Alpine all of his life. He attended Centennial School and Alpine High School, and later worked in the physical plant at Sul Ross State University. He died January 2, 2010 in Odessa Medical Center and is buried in Holy Angels Cemetery. Danny married Hortencia Minjarez Cadena, daughter of Cosme Gonzales Cadena, Jr. and Oralia Minjarez. Hortencia was born in Brewster County November 8, 1965. She was still living in Alpine in January 2010. They had two children: a. Son Marc James Chavarria was born January 27, 1988 in Alpine and was living there in January 2010. b. Daughter Rachael Dannielle Chavarria was born in Alpine September 16, 1991 and was still living there in January 2010. |
Francisco "Panchito" Chavarria
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Francisco Chavarria, Sr. married Hortencia Salas, daughter of Eduardo and Margarita Salas. They had six children”
(1) Son Francisco “Frank” Chavarria was born October 30, 1960. In January 2010 he and his wife Cindy were living in Midland.
(2) Son Gabriel Chavarria, twin of Graciela, was born August 9, 1964 in Fort Stockton. He lived in Fort Stockton prior to moving to Midland in 1994. He worked as a roughneck in the oil fields for several different companies. He died in Martin County, Texas July 20, 2007. Gabriel and Yvonne Marie Rodriguez had one child:
a. Daughter Amanda Chavarria was born May 31, 1988 in Fort Stockton. In July 2007 she was living in Seguin, Texas.
On September 24, 1997 Gabriel married Graciela Ann “Gracie” Urquidez. They had no children, but Gracie had one child by a previous relationship:
a. Daughter Dioni Urquidez was born January 13, 1978 in Brewster County. In July 2007 she was living in Midland.
(3) Daughter Graciela “Gracie” Chavarria, twin of Gabriel, was born August 9. 1964 in Fort Stockton. She married Eddie Terrazas and in January 2010 they were living in Midland. They had one child:
a. Son Eddie Terrazas. Jr. was born in Midland June 20, 1996.
(4) Daughter Marissa Ruth Chavarria was born July 12, 1968 in Fort Stockton. She married Gilbert Singh and in January 2010 they were living in Fort Stockton. They had three children:
a. Daughter April Chavarria Singh was born April 30. 1987 in Fort Stockton.
b. Daughter Katy Chavarria Singh was born March 19, 1994 in Fort Stockton.
c. Daughter Raquel Chavarria Singh was born September 27, 1996 in Fort Stockton.
(5) Daughter Teresa Chavarria was born October 15, 1972 in Fort Stockton. She married Cipriano Amaro and in January 2010 they were living in Marfa. They had two children:
a. Son Cipriano Francisco Amaro III was born in Fort Stockton June 26, 1991.
b. Son Eduardo Lorenzo Amaro was born in Fort Stockton July 11, 1997.
(6) Son Larry Chavarria and his wife Becky were living in Imperial in January 2010.
16. Son Senon Chavarria was born June 23, 1906 in La Coyota. He was baptized in Terlingua September 23, 1906 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Simon Acosta and his wife, Santos Rios.
Santos Chavarria (later married Vicente Franco) and brother Senon Chavarria with nephew Ramon Franco. Photo taken about 1918
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Senon lived in the La Coyota area until at least 1933, working as a ranch hand and a farmer.
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Circa 1929 Senon married Santos Silvas, the daughter of Leandro Silvas and Maria DeAnda. She was born August 20, 1909 in Castolon. (For more information on the Silvas family, see http://www.lifebeforetheruins.com/leandro-silvas.html) |
Senon and Santos eventually made their home in Fort Stockton and lived there until their deaths. He died in Fort Stockton February 25, 1981 and she died there January 25, 2008. They are buried in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Fort Stockton. They had four children:
A. Son Pablo “Paul” S. Chavarria was born June 26, 1929 in Terlingua. He died March 9, 2005 in Fort Stockton and is buried in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. He married Katherine Stires Scott in Fort Stockton in 1954 and they had one child:
(1) Daughter Katheryn Pauline Chavarria was born in Fort Stockton May 3, 1955. She married Guy Brown November 16, 1985 in Fort Stockton. They were living in Fort Stockton in May 2005.
Katherine also had a daughter Evelyn Scott, who was living in Fort Stockton in May 2005.
B. Son Roberto Chavarria was born in Terlingua in April 1931. He died of pneumonia September 4, 1932 and is buried in the La Coyota Cemetery.
C. Daughter Cleotilde Chavarria was born June 3, 1933 in Castolon. She married Ramon Gonzales, son of Faustino Gonzales and Ursula Valenzuela. He was born April 20, 1933 in Reagan County, Texas. In January 2008 they were living in Midland. Cleotilde and Ramon had four children:
(1) Son Ramon Gonzales, Jr. was born May 2, 1954 in Fort Stockton.
(2) Son Faustino Gonzales was born January 4, 1956 in Midland.
(3) Daughter Luz Maria Gonzales was born March 24, 1957 in Fort Stockton.
(4) Son Roberto Gonzales was born June 29, 1962 in Odessa.
D. Daughter Dolores Chavarria was born April 12, 1946 in Fort Stockton. She married Valente Gonzales and in January 2008 they were living in Fort Stockton. They had two children:
(1) Daughter Sylvia Ann Gonzales was born in Palmer County, Texas November 28, 1963.
(2) Son Valente Gonzales, Jr. was born in Fort Stockton October 13, 1966.
Notes:
(a) Birth date June 12, 1909 in her death record.
(b) Buena Vista was a small town about six miles southeast of Imperial. In the early 1900’s it grew in anticipation of the arrival of the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway. It once had a post office, a hotel, a bank, a school and a church. But the railroad bypassed the town and in was abandoned in the 1950’s. (From the Handbook of Texas Online).
Sources:
Marriage and baptism records from San Pablo, Meoqui, Chihuahua, Mexico, accessed via the FamilySearch web site.
Marriage records from Jesus Nazareno Church, Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico, accessed via the FamilySearch web site.
Marriage and baptism records from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Davis, copies held by the Archives of the Big Bend, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas.
Marriage, baptism and death records from St. Agnes Catholic Church in Terlingua, available on microfilm from the L.D.S. Church.
1880 U.S. Census for Pecos County.
1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 U.S. Census for Brewster County.
1920 U.S. Census for Ward County.
1930 U.S. Census for Howard County.
1930 U.S. Census for Pecos County.
1930 Mexico census.
La Harmonia Company records, Wayne Cartledge Collection, Archives of the Big Bend, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas.
Tax assessment records for Brewster County, 1898-1912.
Brewster, Fisher, Howard, Pecos, Ward County death records.
Brewster County birth records.
Brewster and Ector County marriage records.
International Boundary Commission Irrigated Land Census, 1940.
Newspaper article on Antolina Chavarria Rojo’s death, Alpine Avalanche, April 20, 1989, Archives of the Big Bend, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas.
Family history research by Maria Louisa Franco Madrid and Alicia Williams.
Luis Ramirez obituary. May 2012, Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home web site.
Cecilio Chavarria obituary, Alpine Avalanche, March 6, 1975, obituary files at Archives of the Big Bend, Sul Ross State University, Alpine. Texas.
Catalina Chavarria obituary, Alpine Avalanche, August 28, 2008
Danny Chavarria obituary, Alpine Avalanche, January 5, 2010
Jose G. Chavarria obituary, USTexGenWeb Archives Project
Samuel Galindo Chavarria obituary, USTexGenWeb Archives Project
Geneva Chavarria obituary, Odessa American, February 23, 2011.
Payroll records of the Study Butte Mining Company, W. Keesey Collection, Archives of the Big Bend, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas.
Gregorio Y. Chavarria obituary, Fort Stockton Pioneer, January 20, 2005.
Mauricia Garcia obituary, Odessa American, November 28, 2002.
Juliana C. Heredia obituary, Odessa American, July 24, 2004.
Gabriel Chavarria obituary, Alpine Avalanche, July 26, 2007.
Concepcion “Concha” Vasquez obituary, Fort Stockton Pioneer, July 1, 2004.
Hipolita Carrasco obituary, Fort Stockton Pioneer, June 3, 1999
Juliana “Julia” Carrasco obituary, Fort Stockton Pioneer, December 2008.
Sara Chavarria obituary, Find A Grave web site
Albert “Beto” Chavarria obituary, Big Spring Herald, February 3, 2012.
Samuel Galindo Chavarria obituary, Texas USGenWeb Archives Project, Ector County.
Louis Ramirez obituary, Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home, Big Spring, Texas web site.
Jose G. Chavarria obituary, USTexGenWeb Archives Project
Gregorio Y. Chavarria obituary, Fort Stockton Pioneer, January 20, 2005.
Trinidad Chavarria obituary, unknown newspaper, July 1998.
Mauricia Garcia obituary, Odessa American, November 28, 2002.
Catalina Chavarria obituary, Alpine Avalanche, August 28, 2008.
Eliverto Tucar Chavarria obituary, Alpine Avalanche, December 17, 2008
Juliana C. Heredia obituary, Odessa American, July 24, 2004.
Simona Chavarria Jimenez obituary, Family Services Funeral Parlor, Kermit, Texas web site.
Santos Silvas Chavarria obituary, Fort Stockton Pioneer, February 1, 2008
Paul S. Chavarria obituary, Fort Stockton Pioneer, March 2005
Rev. Ismael Bihl, Sr. obituary, Find A Grave web site.
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