I first met Carlos when my oldest son, Lane, started dating Amber back in 2017. As their relationship grew, I was blessed to spend more and more time with Carlos and Sarah. By the time Lane and Amber got married in 2023, Carlos and Sarah had seen to it that I had become an honorary member of the Chavez family. Not having a big family myself, becoming part of their family has filled a void in me that I didn't even know existed. Watching Carlos love his wife, his daughter & son in law, his God, all of his family, friends and fur babies has been such a huge blessing. In all of my years I've never seen someone love others so purely, so freely, so selflessly, or so sincerely. Carlos truly never met a stranger, and once you met him, he was someone you instantly knew you'd never forget.
One thing we enjoyed doing together as a family was to go to Asian Seafood House in Baton Rouge. We'd each order a couple of things to share and next thing we knew, the table would be covered in dishes of food! Carlos and I both loved egg drop soup so we would always order a bowl of it...and even after we finished our meals, we'd still have leftovers to bring home because even their small bowls of soup are HUGE. No one else cares for that kind of soup, but no worries friend, I'll continue to order that huge bowl of soup and will think of you every time!
You fought the good fight, you finished the race, and above all you kept the faith. You will be loved and missed every day. We will take care of each other, and will be there for each other just as you were for us. Thank you for your love and friendship. It's a gift I'll treasure forever. Rest well my dear friend.