Obituary of Cory Joseph Chavez

Cory Joseph Chavez, born February 24, 1969, died peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Cory was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Raymond Zann, and his paternal grandparents, Erlinda and Michael Chavez.  He was also preceded in death by his former wife, Kimberly Ann Chavez, to whom he remained close until her death in 2020.

He is survived by his parents, Paulette Zann Chavez and Anthony Chavez, M.D., his son Wyatt, and brothers Daniel and his wife Kelley and Matthew and his wife Kimie.  He is also survived by his grandmother, Frances Zann. 

Cory was a friend to many and made a point to stay in touch no matter how often he saw them or how far away they lived.  He enjoyed watching the Astros and all the old television westerns like Gunsmoke and Bonanza, and comedy series especially the Honeymooners and MASH.  He loved cooking and grilling and could always whip something up for dinner with family or friends.  He had a beautiful smile and a great sense of humor.

His true joy in life was his son, Wyatt.  He was often at his baseball practices and always at his baseball games.  He enjoyed their time together hitting baseballs and practicing throwing the baseball.  Their time together was very special to Cory.  He was very proud of Wyatt and loved him dearly.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 2140 Westheimer Road in Houston, Texas.  A recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 11:00 a.m., prior to the Mass.  

The Rite of Committal will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1101 Antoine Drive in Houston, Texas.