Dominga Chavez de Lopez

Dominga Chavez de Lopez, age 89, was born on March 12, 1931 in Rancho La Flor, Durango, Mexico. Dominga passed away on April 4, 2020 in Buhl, Idaho surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren.

Born to Marcelo Chavez and Ricarda Silva, she was the youngest of three biological sisters. She came to the United States as an immigrant and worked as a seasonal worker in many states.  Gardening, cooking and traveling were her passions.  She was a very spiritual person and always willing to help the family in anything she could.

She was a loving and caring woman to her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded by her husband, Rutilio Lopez; and her son, Arturo Lopez. She is survived by daughters, Josefina Dominguez, Dora Oates, Patricia Flores, and Maria R. Lopez; her 15 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 10 great- great grandchildren.

Due to COVID19 a Mass will be held at a later date.  She will be laid to rest at the West End Cemetery with a private family graveside service.