Raquel (Garcia) Chapa

Weslaco- Raquel Chapa, 77, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hawkins Funeral Home in Weslaco.

Raquel (Garcia) Chapa

October 3, 1947 - April 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raquel (Garcia) Chapa, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who departed this life on April 26, 2025. Affectionately known as “Grandma Quel” by her grandchildren, Raquel lived a life defined by love, service, and unwavering dedication to her family. Her greatest occupation was undoubtedly that of raising her four children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. This will forever be Raquel’s greatest pride and joy. Every single grandchild was at some point raised by this wonderful grandmother, and it goes without saying her loss has left an immense hole in our family. Grandma Raquel was the glue of the family, always hosting family barbeques on Friday nights at her home, followed by long nights of karaoking. Although Raquel kept her circle small, her incredible kindness touched many. It brings us such great sadness to have lost such a woman, whose heart was truly made of gold.  Her legacy will continue on, as we remember all the values she instilled in every last one of us.

Raquel is survived by her husband, Horacio Chapa; three sons, Horacio Chapa Jr., Arkadio Chapa, and Rodrigo Chapa; one daughter, Ruby Ann (Chapa) Buentello;  eight grandchildren, Celeste De Los Santos, Katarina (Chapa) Garcia, Karina Amalia (Chapa) Hernandez, Isabella Buentello, Sophia Buentello, Catalina Buentello, Arkadio Alec Chapa, and Evan Efrain Chapa; and her two great-grandchildren, Maxon Alejandro Garcia, and Miles Milosh Garcia.

A memorial service will be held for Raquel at Hawkins Funeral Home in Weslaco, TX on May 3, 2025 at 4PM, where all are invited to attend and celebrate the beautiful life of Raquel Chapa.

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