Jesus “Chuy” Landavaso, 93, lifelong resident of Salinas, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 12, 2024, in Salinas. He was born September 19, 1930, in Glendale, Arizona.Chuy was a very special man, always caring for his family and friends. He had a great sense of humor and loved to joke with his kids, grandchildren, amigos, and especially his lifetime friend and wife, Betty. Chuy loved the sport of boxing and was known for teaching anyone who was interested in learning in his backyard gym, complete with sand bag and speed bag. He enjoyed watching cowboys and gardening. He and his wife both made a career out of their love for gardening. Our hearts ache for Chuy and we will love him forever. We feel so fortunate that God gave us Chuy for the time that we had him.Chuy is preceded by his wife Carmen “Betty” Landavaso and son Ray Valenzuela. Chuy is survived by his four children, Frank Valenzuela (Lorena) of San Luis, Marina Landavaso (Nick Hernandez) of Salinas, Rose Landavaso (Mark Cunningham) of Salinas and Melinda Landavaso of Salinas; ten grandchildren, Andy Valenzuela, Frankie Valenzuela, Dominic Valenzuela, Elisha Valenzuela, Alicia Valenzuela Arnold, Catina Valenzuela-Narte, Corina Valenzuela, Angelica Landavaso, Joseph Landavaso and Jacob Landavaso; 18 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchild; along with numerous loving relatives and friends.Viewing will be held Saturday September 21, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Services will be held Saturday September 21, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas, CA 93905.

Burial to follow services at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, 850 Abbott St., Salinas, CA 93901.