Kern County Obituaries

Raymond Mejia Chavez

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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Nov. 13, 1940 – April 17, 2005

Raymond Chavez was born on Nov. 13, 1940, in Redondo Beach to Ramon and Juanita 
Chavez and passed away on Sunday, April 17, in Bakersfield with his loving family 
around him.

Ray was a member of the Laborers’ Union for 27 years and he spent 17 years doing 
infrastructure construction and 10 years as board member and field agent 
representing his fellow laborers. He was an active member of Palmdale Lions Club. 

He and his wife Pam were married for 36 years and enjoyed working on their home 
in Stallion Springs after he retired. 

Ray will be missed by those who knew and loved him.

Ray is survived by his wife of 36 years, Pamela Chavez; daughters, Christine 
Chavez, Alycia Oh, Shannon Markosian and Renia Clemmons; son, Ramon Chavez III; 
siblings, David Chavez, Ralph Chavez, Arthur Chavez, and Rebecca Trujillo; 
grandchildren, Taylor, Cathryne, Anna, Laurel, Emily and Amanda; great-
granddaughter, Cecilia; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, Ramon Chavez and Juanita Diaz.

A memorial service was held Friday, April 22 at the Wood Family Funeral Service 
Chapel. Wayne Hoffmeyer officiated at the service. 

Wood Family Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

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