Nicolas Gonzales Chavez Obituary (1942 - 2022)

Nicolas Gonzales Chavez, a lifelong trucker, delivered his last load on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Known as "Nico" to all who knew and loved him, he is survived by his lifelong companion and wife Lupe Chavez, daughters Janina, Carinna "Cory", and sons Nick Jr., Martin "Joey", John, and David. In addition to his 15 grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, Nico leaves behind a host of grand pups, most importantly his beloved companion pup, Leon.Nico was born on December 5, 1942, in rural Niland, California to Felipe Soto and Juanita Gonzales Chavez. He is survived by his sisters, Josie, Angie, and Mary and preceded in death by his brothers Ignacio, Manuel, Henry, and Tony who apart from Ignacio were all military veterans.First generation American, Vietnam War Veteran and long-haul truck driver can be counted among the things Nico took the most pride in being. Vowing never to retire until his first boss and mentor Minio Kobayashi would, Nico continued to drive in his retirement for numerous trucking companies here in the valley which include Elms, Sun Harvest, and Sanchez Bees.Driving and being on the road was in his blood.The family would like to thank nephew John and wife Janet Martin, fellow Vietnam War Veterans Gary Matthews, Don Lucy, Tristan and wife Bertha Trevino, compadres, Eloy Martinez, Richard Corpuz, and friends Domingo "Mingo" Armaretti and Victor Sanchez for accompanying Nico for the most important long haul.Family and friends are welcome to join us at Frye Chapel from 6 -9 pm on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Margaret Mary Church at 9 am on Thursday, June 9th, 2022 followed by burial service at Riverview Cemetery. Thereafter, a celebration of life will be held at The American Legion Brawley Post #60.