Doroteo “Deacon Tito” Chavarria passed into his eternal rest on May 25, 2026, in his Floresville, Texas home, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 87. He was born on February 12, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas, to Feliz and Doroteo Chavarria.

Deacon Tito was a devoted man of God and a beloved member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church community. He faithfully served as a Deacon and was also a 4th Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus, a Guadalupano, a member of the Cursillo and ACTS communities, served in prison ministry, and shared his heart through Marriage Encounter. As a young man, he also served in the National Guard. Deacon Tito was truly a gift to his community, living with a servant’s heart and a deep love for others. Above all, he was the most loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather his family could have asked for.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Feliz and Doroteo Chavarria; his son, David Victor Chavarria; and his siblings, Jose Victor Chavarria, Amelia Clem, and Maria Gonzales. Deacon Tito is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years and 11 months, Alicia “Molly” Chavarria. He is also survived by his loving children, Daniel Robert Chavarria (Becky), Dennis Paul Chavarria (Mimi), and Doroteo Jesus Chavarria. He leaves behind his grandchildren, Kristyn Juarez (Greg), David Chavarria (Felicia), Alexander Chavarria, Nicolas Chavarria, Giancarlo Chavarria, Daniel Chavarria, Dylan Chavarria, Danielle Chavarria, and Derek Chavarria; and his great-grandchildren, Valentina Chavarria, Francesca Chavarria, and Liliana Chavarria. Deacon Tito truly leaves behind an immeasurable legacy that will be forever cherished by all who knew him, including his sister, Lala Martinez, his daughter-in-law, Sandy Weser, and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 5:00 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.