News Release
August 9, 2007
Contacts
Leslye Asera, Community Relations Manager (925) 671-3272
lasera@ci.concord.ca.us
Memorial reception for Councilmember Michael Chavez moved to Centre Concord
The memorial reception for Concord City Councilmember Michael Chavez will be held at Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Rd. following the memorial mass in celebration of his life Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 3966 Chestnut Ave.
The memorial reception following the mass was originally scheduled to be held at the St. Agnes Hall, but has been moved to Centre Concord, a larger venue. Councilmember Michael Chavez passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 4.
Friends have established a trust fund to benefit the Chavez children, Austin (15) and Dallas (13). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chavez Memorial Trust Fund, Mechanics Bank, 1170 Concord Ave., Suite 160, Concord, CA 94520.
Chavez, a 27-year Concord resident and business owner, was elected to the City Council in November 2006. His wife, Vikki, will continue to operate Charisma Salon in Concord, the business they co-founded in 1979.
