Antonio Maria Chacon's Obituary
We are deeply heart broken that our father, grandfather and husband Antonio Maria Chacon died Thursday at 3am from natural causes. He is remembered for his love of fishing, hunting, watching tennis, boxing, all sports, watching Judge Judy, and always playing bingo. Dad cared deeply for animals, especially for his beloved cat "y la Cactus" who slept at his side every moment of the day. He was a proud Navy veteran who served in Korea. He loved reading the newspaper, drinking coffee, and "taking care of our mom" as he always joked. His favorite music was Englebert Humperdinck, a little bit of country, classical, and he brightened up when watching his grandson Orion play the guitar. He taught his daughters their ABCs with the guitar, and just loved the sound of it. He is remembered for singing "Volver" by Vicente Fernandez. Although he lived a long life of almost 87 (his birthday was on February 26), he will be deeply missed. At the end of his life his grandchildren took special care for him: Anthony, Vanessa, Ragina, Destiny, Felicia and Aundrea. We are blessed to have a united and loving family. Until we meet again "Take is easy".
He is preceded in death by his children: Ernesto Chacon and Gina Chacon Genova, his grandson Orlando Chacon, his parents: Cosme Chacon and Pomasena Manzanarez Gallegos, his brother Bill Chacon, sister Rosalinda Hurtado, younger brothers Narciso Chacon and Raymond Chacon who died as children, and many cousins, and friends, especially his best friend and cousin Leroy Garcia and friend Jim Jukes.
He is survived by the mother of his children, Virginia Chacon, his children, Tony Jack Chacon (Lisa), Dominique Chacon (Marcos), Ruby Chacon, Melody Lopez (Gilbert), Rick Nolan, and he had a special place in his heart for his granddaughter who he helped raise Aundrea Maestas, and many, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, and siblings; Dora Martinez (Grand Junction, Colorado), Genevieve Hernandez (Moab, Utah), Delores Vigil (Moab, Utah) and Marianne (Choco) Chacon (Mesquite, Nevada).
We will be holding Memorial Services on Monday at 10am-12pm at Square Kitchen,
751 W 800 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104.
Graveside services will be held, Friday, July 26, 2024, at 12:00 noon in the Utah Veterans Memorial Park, 17111 South Redwood Road Bluffdale, Utah 84065.
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