Johanna Chavez passed away on May 29, 2022. She was 41. Born in Quito, Ecuador she lived in Newark before moving to Kearny 20 years ago. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, June 2, 2022. from 3-7 p.m. Her funeral prayer service will take place that evening at 6:00 p.m. Private cremation will follow.
Joanna is the daughter of Frecia Freile Penaherrera and Jorge Chavez. She is also survived by her husband Giovanny and children; Damian, Eric, Axel and Illianna. Joanna also leaves behind her sister Katherine Penaherrera and brothers; Carlos Penaherrera and Henry Rivera.
