Longtime La Jara resident Sylvia Maria Chacon-Baroz, 79, passed away on Feb. 5, 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Aug. 1, 1943, in Romeo, Colo., to Encarnacion and Crotilde (DeHerrera) Chacon. Sylvia married Joe Baroz on Nov. 16, 1963, in Capulin, Colo.
Her favorite pastime was watching “General Hospital.” She also enjoyed doing yardwork, was a great cook and loved to sing and dance. She was a devout Catholic and instilled the Catholic faith into her children and grandchildren. Most of all, she loved and cherished her family.
Sylvia is survived by her husband Joe Baroz, her children, Connie Medina, Pamela (Alfred) Fresquez, Joseph (Kim) Baroz, Grace (Ever) Ojeda, Alifonso (Kendra) Baroz and Damian (Tineel) Baroz, her 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren with one on the way. She is also survived by her brother Eddie (Cecilia) Chacon, sister-in-law Patsy Chacon and her aunt Rose Manchego as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Sandy (Robert) Alfaro, her great-grandson Nathaniel Holman, her siblings Orlando (Tina) Chacon, Elipio (Cirila) Chacon, Adelmo Chacon, Eufelia (Salomon) Garcia, Mary (Berlie) Martinez and Benita (Humberto) Garcia.
The Rosary will be held on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in La Jara, Colo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at 11 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow services at the Los Cerritos Cemetery in Manassa.
To express condolences, please visit www.rogersfunerals.com. Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa is in care of the arrangements.
