Obituary for Alicia Maria Chaves

Condolence From: sareli kay
Condolence: No hay duda que cuando nuestro enemigo la muerte ataca, aunque creamos en la resurrección podemos experimentar un enorme pesar. Pero, si tiene confianza en la promesa de la resurrección, su pesar podrá ser superado. La Biblia dice, “no se apesadumbraran como lo hacen también los demás que no tienen esperanza. (1 Tesalonicenses 4:13) Si nos acercara a Dios en oración la Biblia nos promete: “el mismo te sustentara” (Salmos 55:22). Siempre recordemos que las promesas de Dios son fidedignas y siempre se cumplen. Con este texto podemos tener la seguridad de que cada promesa de Dios se cumplirá. Podemos tener plena seguridad que pronto todos los muertos serán resucitados según los siguientes textos que cito: Juan 5: 28- cito: “No se maravillen de esto, porque viene la hora en que todos los que están en las tumbas conmemorativas oirán su voz y saldrán....." Apocalipsis (Revelación) 21: 4 – nos da la siguiente promesa; “Y limpiará toda lágrima de sus ojos, y la muerte no será más...." Como registra Isaías 25:8, “que se tragará la muerte” ¡Qué maravillosa será que no haya más muerte y la vez se nos dé el privilegio de ver nuestros seres amados nuevamente! Espero que estas palabras le ayuden a lidiar con su dolor y le dé luz de esperanza.

Condolence From: Dave, Lisa, David and Megan Umina, Brunswick, Ohio
Condolence: There comes that rare moment in life when you meet people that you knew would be your life long friends, special out of the ordinary, kind of friends. That moment happened to our family in May of 2014, when we became boat neighbors with Cam, Alicia, Dude and Gizzy. Since May, we were happy to spend almost every weekend with them, until we put our boats away in November.

When we learned the tragic news of their passing, we were heartbroken. We felt robbed that we did not get to spend more time with them. We felt cheated that we did not get to enjoy many, many, more years of friendship with them. People like Cam and Alicia don’t come along very often. We met a couple of them on our dock this year, and they were the kind friends you think of as family! Everyone loved Cam and Alicia!

We always looked forward to every weekend! We were so happy to be greeted by their smiling and happy faces. We enjoyed meals together, beers and wine together, music together; loudly, when Cam was in charge! :) We enjoyed our talks until 3:00 or 4:00 in the morning. We enjoyed laughing, crying, laughing until we cried, sharing all the stories of our lives, and talking about our future plans. We had so much fun together! We loved waking up to Cam peeking in our boat and asking who wanted to ride the Millennium with him before the park opened. We loved watching him get as excited as our kids about the roller coasters at Cedar Point. We loved watching him take our kids on those rides; he was always so very excited! Cedar Point brought the kid out in Cam!

We loved watching Cam and Alicia with our kids. They may not have had children of their own, but they were so amazing with kids. Our kids were also their friends. Cam and Alicia had no problem being wonderful friends with kids, and our kids adored them! They always made the kids laugh. I loved to watch Alicia teach our kids, who did not even realize they were learning. Alicia always told them stories, encouraged them, and played games with them. Cam would show them the tricks that Gizzy and Dude could do, ask them all kinds of questions about what they liked, praised them for their talents, and he brought out the daring side of them. They were always including our kids in everything. I would often watch my kids sitting on their boat, just hanging out with Cam, Alicia, Dude and Gizzy, and just having a good time.

We also loved to hang out with Dude and Gizzy, who were frequent visitors on our boat. We will admit, we may have given them a little more lunch meat than they were allowed, but my daughter could not get enough of all of the cool tricks they did! They were such cute, cool little dogs, and we will miss them terribly!

We will miss Cam and Alicia immensely! Cam and Alicia were adored by so many people, had so many dear friends, and they spoke so highly of their families, who they loved and adored more than anything! They had so much love and so much life to give to everyone. They loved each other, adored each other, and would often say how the fact that they were complete opposites, made them perfect together! It did! They were adorable together. They had a genuine care and love for one another that was fascinating to watch! They loved life and really did live every moment of life, enjoying it together! Cam and Alicia took advantage of every second they lived on this earth! They learned, they taught, they danced, they sang, they laughed, they traveled, they made so many friends, they did so many things, and they loved to do them together! They thought life was beautiful, and we think life is more beautiful because of them. We feel blessed to have know such beautiful people.

A day after their passing, we were sitting outside at a restaurant, near a beautiful park in Mexico City. A man came up to our table with a guitar that had “The Beatles” written on it and he began to sing, “Let it Be!”, with the most beautiful voice. The Beatles were one of Cam's favorite bands. A few minutes later, we looked up above the sign on the restaurant and saw, “Chaves” in neon lights. We saw signs of both of them within minutes of each other. Right afterward, I read this; “When you miss someone who has passed away, think of it as a blessing that you were lucky enough to have had that kind of bond that makes you miss them that much!” We felt like they were giving us that message. So we will try not to feel robbed or cheated that they are gone, but we will feel lucky to have had them in our lives, even if it was for a short time. We love you Cam and Alicia and will miss you always!

We want to send our deepest sympathy to all who loved them! Our hearts are heavy for their families and friends, and all those people they touched! You are all in our thoughts and prayers!

R.I.P. Cam, Alicia, Dude and Gizzy!

Love, Dave, Lisa, David, Megan Umina & Maisy too!

Condolence From: Joanne Lindstrom, Yardley, PA
Condolence: I am heartbroken to hear of Cam and Alicia's passing. It has been a long time since I've seen them, but I will always remember the fun times we had camping and boating, and our trip Costa Rica in 1999. My deepest condolences to Cam and Alicia's family.

Condolence From: Sandy Yanichko, Westerville, Ohio
Condolence: We are deeply saddened for your loss.
Mrs. Chaves was a wonderful person who brought many gifts to the children/families of Academy. As you grieve, know that we are remembering and honoring her. We pray that you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Deepest sympathy,
The Yanichko Family

Condolence From: elaine braisted, gahanna, oh
Condolence: dear sylvia and family
My condolences on the loss of your beautiful sister,and her husband.Alicia's prsence will be gretly missed around columbus Academy.
Elaine braisted

Condolence From: Arlene Raya, Gahanna, Ohio
Condolence: Mi más sentido pésame. Era una persona tan buena, tan cariñosa...siempre con una sonrisa en su cara. Recuerdo como a veces almorzaba con ella en la cafetería y hablábamos en español... Una pérdida trágica e incomprensible.

Condolence From: Elda Elizondo, San Jose
Condolence: Alicia was a pillar in my career, and a wonderful friend. She held my hand when I most needed it, always there, never failed me. I am certain she is in Heaven, next to the love of her life and her dad. See you sometime, dear friend.

Condolence From: John and Sally Zuccaro, Col, Ohio
Condolence: Our deepest sympathy, many good memories of Cam.
We will all miss him.
Sally

Condolence From: George and Nancy Clark, Delaware, Oh
Condolence: You will be missed.. I am so glad that I was able to FaceTime you CHRISTMAS night... Who knew it would be our last time to speak and to see each other...I will remember our time at putin' bay... We had a a good time..Now you are singing for the Angels... May you rest in peace... Another star shines brightly in the Heavenly sky... My song to you and Cam is by Lizzy... Dancing in the sky...

Condolence From: Jay & Julie Peterman, Westerville, Ohio
Condolence: Alicia was a wonderful person. Alicia hugest joy was to make others happy. She loved to teach, she will be missed dearly. She always made us feel like family.

Condolence From: Kelly Redd, Valencia, CA
Condolence: We are heartbroken at the tragic loss of Alicia & Cam.

Condolence From: Gene & Melva Pytel, Heber City, UT
Condolence: We will always love you Alicia, and are so thankful that you will always be a part of our family. We look to the day that we will all be together again.