In Loving Memory

Humberto "Beto" Chavez

April 19, 1974 –November 4, 2025

Humberto “Beto” Chavez lived his life in a way that was bold, honest, and unforgettable. Born on April 19, 1974, Beto filled every room with his energy, his humor, and his straight-to-the-point personality. People either loved him right away or needed a moment to adjust to his bluntness, but he always left an impression. Most people ended up loving him, whether they planned to or not. Family meant everything to Beto. He especially adored his nieces, nephews, and Godchildren. He coached them, guided them, teased them, and pushed them to be better. Coaching was one of his greatest passions. From 2009 to 2025 he and his Primo Tony built their first team, the Blue Jays, and later coached the WTX Smash for players ages 8 to 15. Countless kids grew up under his leadership, and many found confidence and direction on the field because of him. Beto did not just love baseball. He understood the game in a way very few people ever do. He knew the rulebook inside and out. He could break it down for anyone. He always knew when to challenge a bad call, when to shift players, and how to put his team in the best possible situation. He was sharp, thoughtful, and incredibly smart. The field was where his instincts came alive. Baseball and softball were in his blood. He played for the Latino Athletics as a pitcher, proudly wearing number 6, and he remained a devoted fan of the Oakland Athletics throughout his life. The game was his passion and his comfort. Beto also had a mischievous side that his family knew well. He often joked about his pobrecitas, a private little code that always made the people around him shake their heads and laugh. It was classic Beto, a reminder of the humor that followed him everywhere. One of the greatest loves in Beto’s life was his mother. He leaned on her, trusted her, and depended on her more than most people ever realized. In his final years, when his health made life heavier and harder, she was the one who stood beside him every step of the way. She helped him with anything he needed, and her strength and love carried him through some of his toughest days. Beto and his dad, Eustacio, did not always see eye to eye, but in recent years they had started to grow closer. They talked more, understood each other better, and were building a connection that meant a lot to both of them. Knowing they were in a good place brings comfort to the family and will always be remembered as an important part of Beto’s final years. He is preceded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by his parents, Eustacio Chavez III and Maria Angela Chavez, and by his siblings: Yvette Priego (Tury) Eric Delgado (Vanessa) Richard Chavez (Jessica) Veronica Chavez (Aaron) Vanessa Chavez (Andy). Anyone who knew Beto knows he was not soft about anything. He talked his share of shit, he pushed you hard, and he said what other people were scared to say. But underneath all of that, he cared in a way most people never knew how to. He wanted you to fight, to grow, to be better than you were yesterday. He pushed you because he saw more in you than you saw in yourself. The people he coached, the family he stood up for, the kids he believed in, and the mother and father he loved will carry that fire he lit in them. His voice, his attitude, his tough love, it all stays alive in every person he helped shape. That is the legacy he leaves behind.