Isabel Castillo Chavarria

March 17, 1976 - January 20, 2013
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On Sunday, January 20, 2013, Isabel Castillo Chavarria went to eternal rest with our Lord Jesus Christ where she will join her grandparents Pedro Garza, Jose Castillo, Maria Castillo and Petrita Castillo. At the time of her death, she was surrounded by all her immediate family and close friends. Isabel had an unmeasureable love towards her family especially her children. She was an exceptional wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. Isabel, Isa, Bel, Chabelita or Chab as she was affectionally known by many leaves behind her loving husband of 14 years of marriage, Nando who unselfishly catered to her every need being too small or impossible. She always made it a point to have a yearly family vacation whether it was local, out of town or out of state. She traveled constantly around the state of Texas participating in her Children’s Sports tournaments. Isabel and Nando enjoyed their time alone traveling to Las Vegas, attending local or out of town concerts and sporting events. She also leaves behind her beautiful children whom she made sure that they contributed to society via sports, academics, church participation and actively involved yearly with L.I.F.E. / Jr. FFA.Isabel attended local schools and was a proud J.W. Nixon High School Honors graduate with the Class of 1994. She also attended LCC and worked full time beside her husband in the family business. She was an avid sports fan and loved participating in all sports from golfing, bowling, softball, volleyball, basketball, football and her all time favorite baseball. She also enjoyed watching other sport events including boxing and rooting for her favorite teams, Atlanta Braves, Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks. Even with her extremely busy schedule, she and her family managed several trips during football season to go root for her favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys. Isabel was very social, charismatic, fun loving, caring and loved being around people especially when hosting get togethers at her warm loving home. She especially looked forward to our Annual Christmas Family Posadas. She also enjoyed to go out dancing with her loving husband and was always surrounded by great friends. Isabel was always there for anyone needing a helping hand.Isabel was a very active person juggling work, housework, and all her children’s extra-curricular activities. She made sure that they were competive not just in sports but academically as well. Isabel was very meticulous in the way she dressed, very simple but elegant due to her kin sense of accessorizing. She also made sure that her family was dressed appropriately whether in matching sporting jerseys, cowboy attire being a must, and family gathering whether to church or dinners.She was active in her parish Divine Mercy and as well Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, where she was baptized, received her sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation, blessing on her 15th birthday and received her sacrament of marriage. Growing up, Isabel would travel with her grandparents and family to Valladares, Coahuila to attend their annual celebration for Saint Santo Santiago which is held annually in July. She is survived by her husband, Fernando Chavarria Jr.; children, Fernando Chavarria III, Alberto I. Chavarria, David A. Chavarria and Rebecca N. Chavarria; parents, Isabel and John L. Hawkins; brother, Arturo (Kimberly Rodriguez) Castillo; sister, Samantha Hawkins; father, Arturo Castillo; parents-in-law, Fernando and Sara Chavarria; maternal grandmother, Oralia Garza; brother-in-law, Andres (Liana) Chavarria; and sister-in-law, Cristina (Tony) Garza. Also her uncles, Joe and Sylvia Garza, Josefina Garza, Santiago and Hilda Garza, Eloy and San Juanita Rodriguez, Anthony and Marta Stahl. Her loving cousins, Nancy and Rolando Guerrero, & Cindie and Daniel Garza. All of her loving cousins, Joseph Garza, Edwin Rodriguez, Pedro David Garza, Kristeena Rodriguez, Monica Stahl, Jacqueline Rodriguez, Stephen Garza, Stephanie Garza, Anthony Stahl Jr., Daniella Garza, Mark Stahl, Katherine Rodriguez, Jason Garza, Rolando Guerrero, Sofia Guerrero, Mia Guerrero, Natalia Guerrero, Baby Andy Chavarria, Alejandro Chavarria, TJ Garza, Karolina Garza, special childhood friend Jennie Goodman and cousin Susie Castillo Vergara & family and all of her Castillo family. She also leaves behind numerous second, third, fourth and fifth generations of aunts, uncles and cousins, also her devoted Baseball, Basketball, Football Family.The family would like to thank Laredo EMS, Doctor’s Hospital Emergency room, Halo flight, and Methodist Intensive Care for their utmost care, compassion, and comfort provided to Isabel during her critical days. Lastly, Isabel did her last unselfish act by being an organ donor and allowing others to live a full productive life just like she did. The family will be receiving guests Thursday, January 24, 2013, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A holy rosary will be recited at 7:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 25, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 9:00am. Funeral service arrangements are under the care of Fred Dickey Funeral and Cremation Services, 4502 Thomas Ave., Laredo, TX 78041. Cremation will be held at a later date. For more information please call (956) 723-3611.Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.freddickey.com.

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Born: March 17, 1976
Died: January 20, 2013

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