Obituary
Juanita “Jennie” Chavez-Diaz (September 1946 - November 2023)

Juanita “Jennie” Chavez-Diaz (September 1946 - November 2023)

Juanita “Jennie” Chavez-Diaz passed away peaceful at her home surrounded by her loving family on November 23, 2023, at the age of 77. She was the wife to her ever loving Husband of 57 years David Diaz of Santa Paula. Dads “darling” was born in Fillmore California on September 11, 1946, where she resided most of her life. She was the daughter of her late parents Cruz and Patricia Chavez. Mom was a former Fillmore high school graduate. After high school she attended cosmetology school and took some courses at Ventura College. She was employed at Proctor and Gamble, worked as a teachers aide at Fillmore high school and Sunkist packing house. But mostly she was a house goddess taking care of her 3 children and husband. Jennie was a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic church. She enjoyed Baking, camping, collected Religious prayer cards, redecorating her home and dancing to the as she would say “oldies but goodies”. She is Survived by her ever loving sister Virginia Ayala, Brother Joe Chavez, Sister n law Cathy, daughters Catherine Sanchez and Son n law George Sanchez, Patricia Escamilla and her son David Diaz. Grandsons David Sanchez, George Sanchez his wife Letty, Jordan Sanchez his wife Gabby, Isaiah Sanchez, Seth Escamilla, and Mason Sanchez. Granddaughters Dominique Diaz, Miranda Escamilla, Serena Escamilla, Emonee Sanchez and Zoe Diaz. Great-grandchildren Andrew Sanchez, Noah Sanchez, Olivia Sanchez, Manolo Sanchez and Joaquin Sanchez. Celebration of life will be held privately at her home in Fillmore.