Deborah Lynn Luna

Deborah Lynn (Chavez) Luna of Merced, was born on June 1, 1953, in Oakland CA to Antonio Chavez and Catherine (Whayn) Meacham [formerly married to Antonio Chavez].
Debbie passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center-Merced, at the age of 72.

She had lived in the Merced area for nearly 40 years; she was a cherished member of the community and had a multitude of friends.  For many years, she worked as a supervisor at the Human Services Agency in Los Banos and Merced.  After retirement, she worked for H&R Block as a tax preparer.  When her late husband Jerry was diagnosed with dementia in 2017, she and her daughter Gretchen were his primary caregivers.  She was an active member of the Merced Senior Center and served on the Board of Directors.  

Debbie enjoyed people and she loved life.  She was an expert seamstress, highly skilled at crochet, and an outstanding cook.  She loved to craft and had a wonderfully creative mind.  Debbie’s kindness and love for sarcasm will leave a lasting impact on those who knew her.  She will always be loved and remembered for her “can-do” attitude and her witty sense of humor.

Debbie is survived by:
Four children:
Daughter; Jennifer Ann (Jaques) Street of Merced CA
Daughter; Angie Jaques and Jordan Christie of Clyde TX
Daughter; Gretchen Leah Jaques-Mendiola and Alberto Mendiola of Atwater CA
Son; Brian and Samantha Jaques of Mineola TX

Two siblings:
Sister; Diane (Chavez) and Karl Hansen of Gaston OR
Brother; George and Nice Meacham of Richland WA

Nine Grandchildren; Nadia, Calvin, Daniel, Samuel, Alvina, Rachel, Cheyenne, Guille, and Olivia
Five Great-grandchildren; Hayden, Stella, Miya, Londyn, and Bradley
Nieces and nephews; Ericka, Jens, Natalie, Kerrin, Kitt, KaDee, George, and Cathlese
Grand-dogs; Razzi, Elli, Emmi, Birdi, Buddy, and Benji 

She was preceded in death by:
Parents, Antonio Chavez and Catherine (Whayn) Meacham
Brother, Keith (Chavez) Meeko
Beloved husband, Jerry Contreras Luna
Previous husband, Marvin “Leon” Jaques

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date to celebrate Debbie’s life.

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