Victor Chavez was a beloved husband, brother, friend and Marine. Vic was born the last of 4 children of Jesus and Catalina Chavez in East Chicago, Indiana on August 25, 1931. He grew up in Indiana and his later childhood was spent in San Juan, Michoacan Mexico. In his youth he was a talented "Jinette" horseman on his family's farm in Mexico. His primary schooling was in the US and he graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in May of 1952. Later that year (1952) he entered into the Armed Services for the US Marine Corps. He served proudly in his beloved Corps in Korea and the achieved the rank of Corporal. While serving, he was decorated with a Korean Service Medal, a Good Conduct Medal, United Nation Service Medal and a National Defense Service Medal. He was Honorably Discharged in July of 1960. In 1964 he married Dolores "Lola" Meza on October 3rd in Chicago. He worked for the Sunbeam Corporation form 1956 until 1984. The last 14 years as the Supervisor and Capacity Leadman of material handling. He then worked for the Department of Water for the City of Chicago until his retirement in 1995. He was also a small business owner of a Cantina Avalos. In his retirement he enjoyed socializing with his large circle of friends in Chicago and Acapulco. Within his social circle, he was known for his sense of humor and his generosity. He always helped his friends wherever and whenever help was needed. He was also known for his adept card playing skills. He died at Rush Hospital on January 2, 2020 surrounded by his close friends and sister Sally a Ramirez. Vic loved his wife, family, many friends and the Marines.