NICK CHAVEZ LIVED THE AMERICAN DREAM 1956 2022

Nick Chavez, 66, of Beverly Hills, CA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 23, 2022, after a long and courageous battle against pancreatic cancer.

Born December 16, 1956 in Yuma, Arizona, predeceased by his beloved mother and father, Mary Kathryn ‘Kathy’ Chavez, and Juan ‘Copie’ Chavez Jr.

Nick was loved by so many, especially by his four sisters, Sue Silva, Sonya Chavez, Sandra Chavez Hurley, and Sherri Cote, two brothers, John Chavez, Joe Chavez, sister-in-laws, Paula Chavez, Joann Chavez, brother-in-laws, Ralph Silva, John Hurley, Mark Cote, and his forty-three nephews and nieces, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

As a boy, Nick dreamed of one day living an adventurous life. Nick was no stranger to hard work as one of the family’s ranch hands. It was his skill at riding and grooming the family’s horses that led him to his destiny as a award winning reining champion, and world renowned hair stylist, later to have his own salon, and founding his hair care company, Nick Chavez Beverly Hills, achieving his legendary status within the hair care industry as one of the greatest innovators and celebrity hair stylists of all time.

Nick was an extraordinary loving man who led an extraordinary love for life; He loved his family, he traveled the world, he rode his horses, he was a dancer, international model, actor, entrepeneur, he chased and caught his dreams. Nick knew that everyday was a gift from God and he lived it. Then, at the end of everyday, he gave grace.

Nick inspired people around the globe with his passion, and commitment to bringing beauty into this world, not to mention his abiding joy and devotion to illuminating that true beauty begins and lives within us all. He has touched more people’s hearts than we will ever know.

Nick’s story has been a true love story for the ages. His zest for life, his undying love for his family, his compassion for his friends, and sincere gratitude for his clients, customers, and colleagues he called friends. But, his story does not end here. We will forever feel the warm embrace of Nick’s light and his legacy of love.

May he now dance with his mom and the angels in heaven as he’s celebrated and welcomed back home.

Family and friends joined for an in-person and live stream service held, Saturday, January 7, 2023 at St. Monica Catholic Church, 725 California Ave, in Santa Monica, CA.

We were excited that Nick was back in the saddle again, and competing in Oklahoma on a horse that is not seasoned in the show pen. Nick was a true horseman and we knew he can pull it off! Chavez flew in from Europe to show in Oklahoma City, then was off to Japan for several home shopping appearance and then back again for Finals night of the Reining Futurity. Driven to support his passion and to watch from the best seats in the house! It was hard to believe this mans work ethic, as well as his love for horses and Reining.

Chavez breed most all of his riding/show stock on his ranch in Yuma, AZ. He built the lavish home and ranch facility there as a testament to never forget his humble beginnings. His family roots traced back to his Uncle the famous Cesar Chavez, the civil rights activist and co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association. As a young boy from Yuma, Arizona, Nick dreamed of one day having an exciting, adventurous life. Being the second oldest of seven children, Nick was no stranger to hard work as one of the family’s ranch hands while learning holistic healing remedies from his Yaqui Grandmother nearby. But it was his skill at grooming the family’s horses and his determination and confidence that led him to grow. Armed with just his scissors (and a fierce sense of style), Nick took his natural talents to the next level by creating hip, trendy hairstyles for his siblings and members of his extended family. Next, he became an actor, a print and runway model (not many models can do both) and would tour of Europe (working with designers such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Yves St. Laurent and Valentino). His success led to magazine editorials in Vogue, GQ, Elle, and Esquire and a 100-foot billboard in Times Square. As an actor, Nick appeared on television shows such as “The Young and the Restless” and “Hollywood Detectives.” Later in life he started to write songs, and his lyrics have been sung on several TV shows including Dancing With the Stars.

Nick was a winner in the arena as well as the International World of hair care and fashion. His self-named brand of hair care and styling products are a top seller on QVC. In fact, Nick Chavez was one of the longest running top brands on QVC, and his product sales continue to soar and break records due to his unstoppable branding as “Hair Guru” to the World, he promoted, traveled, and wass on TV almost non-stop. In addition to his QVC workload Nick also still personally did hair at his salon in Beverly Hills. Till the end, he still has his finger on the pulse of Celebrity, styling hair of such names as Sharon Stone, Paris Jackson, Nicolette Sheridan, Maria Shriver, and Real Housewives star Yolanda Foster just to name a few.

“It’s the biggest blessing ever. My whole life has been such a whirlwind. Lately, with QVC selling my products and traveling all over the world, it is blowing up really big. We’re in France, Italy, Canada, Germany, Japan and of course, the U.S. The fact I’m selling the Nick Chavez Beverly Hills Haircare line is unbelievable.”

“Life is precious and meant to be lived moment by moment. It’s our birthright to live with love in each and every second of the day that God has given us. We often forget that each day that we’re alive on this beautiful earth may never come again.

We must take the time to cherish each moment and nurture ourselves and love one another and be the blessing that we were born to be.”