Sylvia Chavez, a procurement and services officer II at California Medical Facility (CMF), passed away Oct. 8, 2025.
She began her career as an office technician at CMF-Vacaville in August 2013.
Chavez then became a business service officer supervisor in March 2018.
In July 2022, she became a procurement and services officer where she remained until her passing.
“Sylvia was highly respected by her peers and was a well-loved member of the CMF family. Please keep the Chavez family in your thoughts and prayers. Sylvia will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing and working with her,” according to the institution.
Services have already been held.
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