Marco Aurelio Chaves Espinoza

Marco Aurelio Chaves Espinoza, age 49, of Westmoreland, Tennessee, passed away on June 23, 2025. Born on July 11, 1975, in Puntarenas, he lived his younger years in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Marco lived a life dedicated to his craft as a landscaper, nurturing beauty in the environment and leaving a lasting impact on those who encountered his work. His passion was reflected in each of his works.

He is survived by his beloved family, including his father, Aurelio Chaves Fernandez, and his mother, Anabelle Espinoza Mora. Marco exalted his love and dedication to his four children: Riley, Stephen, Anabelle and William Chaves. The love he held for his siblings endured; his sisters Dixiana Chaves (Max Carbajal), Wendy Chaves (Dani Salazar), alongside his brother Edward, will carry on his memory with deep affection. Additionally, his nephew Allen Partridge will remember him fondly.

Marco's familial roots also extended to his grandparents, who greatly influenced his life: Cristina Mora, his maternal grandmother, and both Maria Luisa Fernandez and Eladio Chaves, his paternal grandparents. They were vital figures in his upbringing, instilling values that he would carry throughout his life.

A visitation will be held on July 7, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, followed by a memorial service at 7:00 PM at Anderson Funeral Home located at 202 East Main St, Gallatin, Tennessee 37066.Marco's spirit will continue to endure through the lives he touched and the fond memories held by his family and friends.

His legacy of dedication, love for his family, nature, and commitment to family will be remembered as a testament to his life's journey.

Marco Aurelio Chaves Espinoza, de 49 años, de Westmoreland, Tennessee, falleció el 23 de junio de 2025. Nacido el 11 de julio de 1975 en Puntarenas, El vivió sus años de juventud en la provincial de Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Marco dedicó su vida a su oficio como paisajista, cultivando la belleza en el entorno y dejando una huella imborrable en quienes tuvieron el privilegio de conocer su trabajo. Su pasión era plasmada en cada uno de sus trabajos.

Le sobreviven su querida familia, entre ellos su padre, Aurelio Chaves Fernández, y su madre, Anabelle Espinoza Mora. Marco exaltaba el amor y la dedicación a sus cuatro hijos: Riley, Stephen, Anabelle y William Chaves. El amor que sentía por sus hermanos perduró; sus hermanas Dixiana Chaves (Max Carbajal) y Wendy Chaves (Dani Salazar), junto con su hermano Edward, mantendrán vivo su recuerdo con profundo afecto. Además, su sobrino Allen Partridge lo recordará con cariño.

 Las raíces familiares de Marco también se extendían a sus abuelos, quienes influyeron enormemente en su vida: Cristina Mora, su abuela materna, y María Luisa Fernández y Eladio Chaves, sus abuelos paternos. Fueron figuras fundamentales en su educación, inculcándole valores que llevaría consigo toda su vida.

 El velatorio tendrá lugar el 7 de julio de 2025, de 17:00 a 19:00, seguido de un funeral a las 19:00 en la funeraria Anderson Funeral Home, situada en 202 East Main St, Gallatin, Tennessee 37066. 

El espíritu de Marco seguirá vivo a través de las vidas que tocó y los recuerdos entrañables que guardan su familia y amigos. Su legado de dedicación y amor por su familia, la naturaleza y compromiso con la familia será recordado como un testimonio del viaje de su vida.