ez in 1951. Albert was captured in the Korean War and died in captivity. Another brother, Alfonso tragically disappeared in Mexico. Throughout her life, Mary worked for the Mayo Clinic, Migrant Action, K-Mart and Northwestern Bell. At the telephone company she was a member of the Communications Workers of American Union and continued to receive the Iowa AFL-CIO newsletter. She was heavily involved in the Democratic Party; meeting many politicians, from Barrack Obama to John McCain. Mary also stayed active in supporting our Veterans; she attended as many functions and tributes as she could. It was befitting that in her final days, she was cared for at the Iowa Veterans Home.
Mary is survived by one sister, Mercy Chavez; daughter, Nina and Jim Givan, daughter, Mary and Kelvin Jones; daughter, Cindy May; son, John and Julie Sanchez; son, Phillip Sanchez; son, Stephen and Susan Sanchez.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Merno; brother, Fred Orroyo; brother, Albert Chavez; brother, Alfonso Chavez and brother, Raymond "Bun" Chavez.
Mary was blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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