Alfonso Chavez

Passed away at age 73, surrounded by family at Palo Alto Veterans Hospital.Survied by his wife of 47 years Frances ,three children Dennis (Kathy) of Gilroy, Gerald (Vicky) of Los Banos and Susan (Michael) Nuno of Los Banos. Proud Grandfather of Amanda (Patrick)Wetzel, Samantha, Halee, Adrian, Brenden, Ciarra, Dillon, Melissa, Sarah, Jason Witts and Chris Bolin. Great grandfather of Myles Wetzel.Surrvied also by 13 brothers and sisters, ranging from California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma. Alfonso served 20+ years in the U.S. Army and retired in 1977, then settled in Morgan Hill with his family. He worked as a Security Guard for two local companies, Monterey Mushroom Co. and Gilroy Foods where he retired. His favorite pass time was fishing with family, brothers-in-law,and friends. He will surely be missed by everyone who loved him. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 from 5-8 pm at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey Street in Morgan Hill. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Interment to follow at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine, CA