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Kirin James Chavez, age 21 of Chisago City.

Kirin was the passenger in a vehicle that crashed October 5, 2010. He sustained injuries that ultimately took his life October 7, 2010.

Kirin will be forever loved, remembered and deeply missed by: Dad and Mom, Scot and Tauna Chavez, sister and brothers; Trisha, Kameron and Keenan, Nana and Opa; Trudee and Ulrich, Grandmother; Marietta, Fiancé; Alicia, Aunts; Brandalynne, Cindy Lee, Linda, Cindy Lou, Sherry Del, Susan, Ginger, Dana, Felicia and Jackie, Great Uncle and Aunts; Clinton, Violet and Lucille, Uncles; David, Kirk, Bruce, Javier, DJ and Brian, Cousins; Ashleyrose, Dakota-Rae, Lilyanna, Molly, Emily, Eliseo, Lucia, Amanda, Sarah, Amanda C., Heather, Mathew, Ryan C., Amy, Kyle, Ryan, Patrick, Danny, Miranda, Brandy, Christopher, Amber, Tyler, Keith, Steven, Cynthia, little Maya, and best friends; Joey, Grant, Tim, Donnie, Candace and the many other numerous friends who also loved and treasured him. Through his death, Kirin gave others the gift of life. He is now in God's hands. In your passing, Kirin, you brought your family together. We love you, son.

Visitation will be held noon-3 p.m., Tuesday, October 12, with a celebration of his life at 3 p.m. at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Cards and memorials may be sent c/o Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025.

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