Victoria Katalina Chavez

In Loving Memory of Victoria K. Chavez

June 28, 1945 – July 27, 2025

With deep sorrow and abiding love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Victoria K. Chavez, who left this world on July 27, 2025, at the age of 80.

Born on June 28, 1945, Vickie was the youngest of eight children to Sostenes Chavez and Catalina Sanchez—immigrants who worked tirelessly in farm labor to give their children a better life. Raised in the Catholic faith and later baptized in the Baptist church, Vickie carried a steadfast love for God that guided her through every chapter of her life.

Known to many in earlier years as Vickie Ortegon, she was a woman of deep compassion, sharp wit, and no-nonsense humor. She found joy in the simple pleasures: bingo nights, dancing to any good beat and showing up for others with consistency, warmth and heart. A proud Broncos fan to the end, Vickie rarely missed a game and her admiration for John Elway was the stuff of family legend. If the Broncos were playing, she was cheering, loudly, loyal to the bone and with snacks in reach.

She proudly devoted 29 years of service to Kaiser Permanente. In parallel, she became a fierce advocate for workers’ rights through SEIU Local 105, eventually rising to serve as the union’s Secretary Treasurer. Her voice carried weight because it came from experience and a heart deeply rooted in justice and dignity for all.

Vickie faced many hardships in life, but she carried them with a grace that didn’t whisper—it roared. Her quiet power was incredibly loud. She moved through the world with purpose, dignity and a deep commitment to lifting others.

She is survived by her loving daughter Jackie and son-in-law Ben; her three cherished granddaughters Alex (27), Eli (17), and Sophia (10); and her treasured great-granddaughter Amelia (5)—a little light she never got to meet, but whose place in Vickie’s heart was certain.

She was “Aunt Vickie” to many—across generations—proudly holding titles like great-aunt, great-great-aunt, and possibly even great-great-great-aunt. All were touched by her strength, generosity, spirit, and unwavering love.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sostenes and Catalina, and all seven of her siblings—five sisters: Jessie, Jennie, Lilly, Mercy, and Carol; and two brothers: Modesto and Frank.

In honor of her legacy, the family invites you to perform an act of kindness, dance in your kitchen, or yell at the TV during a Broncos game because that’s how she lived: in love, in motion and always all-in.

To honor Vickie’s life, the family welcomes love in all forms—your memories, prayers and presence mean everything.

Memorial Service

Sunday August 24th l 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Horan & McConaty

7577 W. 80th Avenue

Arvada, CO 80003

Celebration of Life Reception

Sunday, August 24th | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

American Legion – Robert Downing Post 17

1901 Harlan St

Edgewater, CO 80214

Please join us for a potluck reception in honor of Vickie’s life. Bring your favorite dish and a cash bar will be available.

For those who wish to support the family with final arrangements or offer a bit of peace of mind during this time, contributions may be made via:

💙 Venmo: @JackieC-L

💚 Cash App: $JxCxL

💜 Zelle: jrcl78@gmail.com or 720.226.3832

(Make sure it says my name [Jacquelin Lewis] before you send.)

💛 By Mail or Anonymously: Please contact Jackie or a family member directly.

Every bit of kindness helps and is received with deep gratitude and appreciation.