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Marshall Chavez, the owner of El Sombrero and leader in the West Michigan Latino community, has died.
Chavez died Friday at the age of 82, according to his obituary. He was survived by his wife, four children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. During his adult life, Chavez ran his restaurant, El Sombrero in Grand Rapids. He also supported the United Farmers Workers Union headed by Caesar E. Chavez, his obit said.
A visitation will be held Thursday from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Pederson Funeral Home in Rockford.
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