Odem - Francisco O. Chapa went to be with his Heavenly Father June 30, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He was 93.
Mr. Chapa was born in Sinton, Texas on October 10, 1922. He should be remembered for his exemplary service to his nation, his family, his community and to his God.
Mr. Chapa answered his nation's call to duty with service in the United States Army during World War II, during which he participated in the Allied D-Day landings at Normandy and fought under General George Patton at the Battle of the Bulge. He received several commendations for his actions, including the Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon with Silver Star Device, and the Purple Heart with one Oak Leaf Cluster. After concluding his military service in 1947, Mr. Chapa returned home on February 27, 1949. He married his wife Virginia. Together they raised six children, and had numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Chapa was a longtime civil service employee at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Texas. After retiring from that position he worked at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dedicated to the ideal of equality in education, Mr. Chapa worked with Dr. Hector Garcia and the American G.I. Forum to bring a discrimination lawsuit against the school district serving the cities of Sinton and Odem. The case, Chapa v. Odem Independent School District, was decided in Mr. Chapa's favor in 1967; this development was crucial in bringing equality and uniting the community of Odem.
His commitment to the greater good and his bravery both in military combat and in the American struggle for civil rights are commendable examples of how Frank Chapa has set a standard for future generations. His work will long be treasured by his loved ones and all who knew this admirable man from Odem, Texas. Anyone who had the opportunity to hear one of Francisco Chapa's many stories is enlightened and truly blessed to have learned humility and the struggle for what is right by this humble man. He is symbolic of the American Dream and his legacy should not be forgotten but rather learned from by generations succeeding his time here on Earth. God bless you Frank Chapa and thank you for everything you have given everyone. Rest peacefully in heaven with your wife of 66 years, Virginia; your siblings; your granddaughter, Valerie Garcia; and son-in-law, Alan Torres.
Survivors include sons: Frank Chapa, Jr. of Odem, Texas and Diego (Millie) Chapa of Victoria, Texas; daughters: Lydia (Augustine) Romero of Portland, Texas; Lynda Chapa Torres and Lottie (Jesse Falcon) Chapa, all of Odem, Texas; Mindy (Ignacio) Trevino of Corpus Christi, Texas; brother: Benito (Mary Lou) Chapa of Aurora, Illinois; sisters: Leonor Garcia, Mary Cruz (Jessie) Corona and Eva Garcia, all of Houston, Texas; Alicia (Ray) Sanchez of Odem, Texas; 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 5 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, Sinton. A rosary will be held the same evening 7:00 PM, at Sacred Heart Church, Odem. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, July 6, 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, Odem. Burial will follow in San Pedro Cemetery, Odem.
Pallbearers will be Brian Romero, Aaron Romero, Nicholas Chapa, Christopher Trevino, Patrick Trevino, Andre Chapa, Alex Chapa and Dustin Garcia.
Guestbook available online at resthavenfunerals
Arrangements and care entrusted Resthaven Funeral Home, Sinton.
Mr. Chapa was born in Sinton, Texas on October 10, 1922. He should be remembered for his exemplary service to his nation, his family, his community and to his God.
Mr. Chapa answered his nation's call to duty with service in the United States Army during World War II, during which he participated in the Allied D-Day landings at Normandy and fought under General George Patton at the Battle of the Bulge. He received several commendations for his actions, including the Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon with Silver Star Device, and the Purple Heart with one Oak Leaf Cluster. After concluding his military service in 1947, Mr. Chapa returned home on February 27, 1949. He married his wife Virginia. Together they raised six children, and had numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Chapa was a longtime civil service employee at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Texas. After retiring from that position he worked at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dedicated to the ideal of equality in education, Mr. Chapa worked with Dr. Hector Garcia and the American G.I. Forum to bring a discrimination lawsuit against the school district serving the cities of Sinton and Odem. The case, Chapa v. Odem Independent School District, was decided in Mr. Chapa's favor in 1967; this development was crucial in bringing equality and uniting the community of Odem.
His commitment to the greater good and his bravery both in military combat and in the American struggle for civil rights are commendable examples of how Frank Chapa has set a standard for future generations. His work will long be treasured by his loved ones and all who knew this admirable man from Odem, Texas. Anyone who had the opportunity to hear one of Francisco Chapa's many stories is enlightened and truly blessed to have learned humility and the struggle for what is right by this humble man. He is symbolic of the American Dream and his legacy should not be forgotten but rather learned from by generations succeeding his time here on Earth. God bless you Frank Chapa and thank you for everything you have given everyone. Rest peacefully in heaven with your wife of 66 years, Virginia; your siblings; your granddaughter, Valerie Garcia; and son-in-law, Alan Torres.
Survivors include sons: Frank Chapa, Jr. of Odem, Texas and Diego (Millie) Chapa of Victoria, Texas; daughters: Lydia (Augustine) Romero of Portland, Texas; Lynda Chapa Torres and Lottie (Jesse Falcon) Chapa, all of Odem, Texas; Mindy (Ignacio) Trevino of Corpus Christi, Texas; brother: Benito (Mary Lou) Chapa of Aurora, Illinois; sisters: Leonor Garcia, Mary Cruz (Jessie) Corona and Eva Garcia, all of Houston, Texas; Alicia (Ray) Sanchez of Odem, Texas; 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 5 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, Sinton. A rosary will be held the same evening 7:00 PM, at Sacred Heart Church, Odem. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, July 6, 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, Odem. Burial will follow in San Pedro Cemetery, Odem.
Pallbearers will be Brian Romero, Aaron Romero, Nicholas Chapa, Christopher Trevino, Patrick Trevino, Andre Chapa, Alex Chapa and Dustin Garcia.
Guestbook available online at resthavenfunerals
Arrangements and care entrusted Resthaven Funeral Home, Sinton.
Odem - Francisco O. Chapa went to be with his Heavenly Father June 30, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He was 93.
Mr. Chapa was born in Sinton, Texas on October 10, 1922. He should be remembered for his exemplary service to his nation, his family, his community and to his God.
Mr. Chapa answered his nation's call to duty with service in the United States Army during World War II, during which he participated in the Allied D-Day landings at Normandy and fought under General George Patton at the Battle of the Bulge. He received several commendations for his actions, including the Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon with Silver Star Device, and the Purple Heart with one Oak Leaf Cluster. After concluding his military service in 1947, Mr. Chapa returned home on February 27, 1949. He married his wife Virginia. Together they raised six children, and had numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Chapa was a longtime civil service employee at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Texas. After retiring from that position he worked at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dedicated to the ideal of equality in education, Mr. Chapa worked with Dr. Hector Garcia and the American G.I. Forum to bring a discrimination lawsuit against the school district serving the cities of Sinton and Odem. The case, Chapa v. Odem Independent School District, was decided in Mr. Chapa's favor in 1967; this development was crucial in bringing equality and uniting the community of Odem.
His commitment to the greater good and his bravery both in military combat and in the American struggle for civil rights are commendable examples of how Frank Chapa has set a standard for future generations. His work will long be treasured by his loved ones and all who knew this admirable man from Odem, Texas. Anyone who had the opportunity to hear one of Francisco Chapa's many stories is enlightened and truly blessed to have learned humility and the struggle for what is right by this humble man. He is symbolic of the American Dream and his legacy should not be forgotten but rather learned from by generations succeeding his time here on Earth. God bless you Frank Chapa and thank you for everything you have given everyone. Rest peacefully in heaven with your wife of 66 years, Virginia; your siblings; your granddaughter, Valerie Garcia; and son-in-law, Alan Torres.
Survivors include sons: Frank Chapa, Jr. of Odem, Texas and Diego (Millie) Chapa of Victoria, Texas; daughters: Lydia (Augustine) Romero of Portland, Texas; Lynda Chapa Torres and Lottie (Jesse Falcon) Chapa, all of Odem, Texas; Mindy (Ignacio) Trevino of Corpus Christi, Texas; brother: Benito (Mary Lou) Chapa of Aurora, Illinois; sisters: Leonor Garcia, Mary Cruz (Jessie) Corona and Eva Garcia, all of Houston, Texas; Alicia (Ray) Sanchez of Odem, Texas; 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 5 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, Sinton. A rosary will be held the same evening 7:00 PM, at Sacred Heart Church, Odem. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, July 6, 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, Odem. Burial will follow in San Pedro Cemetery, Odem.
Pallbearers will be Brian Romero, Aaron Romero, Nicholas Chapa, Christopher Trevino, Patrick Trevino, Andre Chapa, Alex Chapa and Dustin Garcia.
Guestbook available online at resthavenfunerals
Arrangements and care entrusted Resthaven Funeral Home, Sinton.
Mr. Chapa was born in Sinton, Texas on October 10, 1922. He should be remembered for his exemplary service to his nation, his family, his community and to his God.
Mr. Chapa answered his nation's call to duty with service in the United States Army during World War II, during which he participated in the Allied D-Day landings at Normandy and fought under General George Patton at the Battle of the Bulge. He received several commendations for his actions, including the Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon with Silver Star Device, and the Purple Heart with one Oak Leaf Cluster. After concluding his military service in 1947, Mr. Chapa returned home on February 27, 1949. He married his wife Virginia. Together they raised six children, and had numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Chapa was a longtime civil service employee at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Texas. After retiring from that position he worked at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dedicated to the ideal of equality in education, Mr. Chapa worked with Dr. Hector Garcia and the American G.I. Forum to bring a discrimination lawsuit against the school district serving the cities of Sinton and Odem. The case, Chapa v. Odem Independent School District, was decided in Mr. Chapa's favor in 1967; this development was crucial in bringing equality and uniting the community of Odem.
His commitment to the greater good and his bravery both in military combat and in the American struggle for civil rights are commendable examples of how Frank Chapa has set a standard for future generations. His work will long be treasured by his loved ones and all who knew this admirable man from Odem, Texas. Anyone who had the opportunity to hear one of Francisco Chapa's many stories is enlightened and truly blessed to have learned humility and the struggle for what is right by this humble man. He is symbolic of the American Dream and his legacy should not be forgotten but rather learned from by generations succeeding his time here on Earth. God bless you Frank Chapa and thank you for everything you have given everyone. Rest peacefully in heaven with your wife of 66 years, Virginia; your siblings; your granddaughter, Valerie Garcia; and son-in-law, Alan Torres.
Survivors include sons: Frank Chapa, Jr. of Odem, Texas and Diego (Millie) Chapa of Victoria, Texas; daughters: Lydia (Augustine) Romero of Portland, Texas; Lynda Chapa Torres and Lottie (Jesse Falcon) Chapa, all of Odem, Texas; Mindy (Ignacio) Trevino of Corpus Christi, Texas; brother: Benito (Mary Lou) Chapa of Aurora, Illinois; sisters: Leonor Garcia, Mary Cruz (Jessie) Corona and Eva Garcia, all of Houston, Texas; Alicia (Ray) Sanchez of Odem, Texas; 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 5 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, Sinton. A rosary will be held the same evening 7:00 PM, at Sacred Heart Church, Odem. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, July 6, 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, Odem. Burial will follow in San Pedro Cemetery, Odem.
Pallbearers will be Brian Romero, Aaron Romero, Nicholas Chapa, Christopher Trevino, Patrick Trevino, Andre Chapa, Alex Chapa and Dustin Garcia.
Guestbook available online at resthavenfunerals
Arrangements and care entrusted Resthaven Funeral Home, Sinton.
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