It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Rachel Chavez-Gonzalez on Monday, February 14th, 2022. Rachel was born on February 14th, 1984, to the loving parents of Jennifer Crockett and Adrian “Little Man” Chavez. Rachel was raised in the city of Fillmore, where she attended school and would go on to cheerlead and play softball. Rachel graduated from Fillmore High School in 2002 and set her sights for Oklahoma, where she would eventually go on to get married and raise a family.
Rachel had an energy that was contagious. She loved making people laugh – but more than anything, she loved being a mother. Rachel embraced motherhood, a commitment to raising smart, adventurous, and loving boys with her husband, Jorge. Along with being a loving mother and wife; Rachel enjoyed reading, cooking, and, at any chance she had – singing to Mariah Carey at the top of her lungs. She loved watching marathons of I Love Lucy, while snacking on pickles dipped in sugar, and learning dance routines. Rachel was her own person, who followed her own set of rules. On the surface, she always appeared to be tough. But underneath, she was genuine, goofy, witty, and fun. She will be remembered for the unconditional love she had for her family and the loyalty she had for her closest friends.
She will be greatly missed by all who have had the privilege of having her in their lives. Rachel is survived by her husband Jorge Rodriguez, and their sons; Devon, Bently, and Xavier. She is also survived by her mother Jennifer, step-parents Sylvia and Timothy, grandparents: Dolores “Lola” Chavez, Jerry and Linda Crockett, and her siblings: Selina, Angela, Adrian, Aaliyah—and countless uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her daughter Jordan, her brother Joshua, her father Adrian, and her grandfather Adon.