Longtime Indiana Warehouse Worker Ramon Navejas Chairez Dies at 64

Chairez, a Mexican immigrant, worked at CNH Industrial for nearly 20 years and was known for his community spirit.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Ramon Navejas Chairez, a 64-year-old resident of Frankfort, Indiana, passed away on February 25, 2026 at St. Vincent Ascension hospital in Indianapolis. Chairez was born in Valparaiso, Zacatecas, Mexico in 1961 and immigrated to the United States in the early 1980s, working in agriculture and welding before settling in Indiana and working at various warehouses, most recently at CNH Industrial in Lebanon for nearly 20 years.

Why it matters

Chairez's story reflects the experiences of many Mexican immigrants who came to the U.S. seeking economic opportunities and built lives and families here. His long tenure at CNH Industrial highlights the important role immigrant workers play in Indiana's manufacturing sector, even as they face challenges integrating into their local communities.

The details

Chairez married Rosa Rivera De Chairez in 1990, and the couple had three children together - Ramon Chairez Rivera, Victor Chairez Rivera, and Eduardo Chairez. In addition to his work, Chairez was known for his community spirit, helping neighbors with handyman jobs and spending time making memories with his family. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Frankfort.

  • Chairez was born on November 9, 1961 in Valparaiso, Zacatecas, Mexico.
  • He immigrated to the United States in the early 1980s.
  • Chairez married Rosa Rivera De Chairez in 1990.
  • He worked at CNH Industrial in Lebanon, Indiana for nearly 20 years.
  • Chairez passed away on February 25, 2026 at the age of 64.

The players

Ramon Navejas Chairez

A 64-year-old resident of Frankfort, Indiana who immigrated from Mexico in the early 1980s and worked at various warehouses, most recently at CNH Industrial in Lebanon for nearly 20 years.

Rosa Rivera De Chairez

Chairez's wife of 36 years.

Ramon Chairez Rivera

One of Chairez's three children.

Victor Chairez Rivera

One of Chairez's three children.

Eduardo Chairez

One of Chairez's three children.

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What’s next

Chairez's funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10am at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Frankfort, with burial to follow at Green Lawn Cemetery.

The takeaway

Chairez's life story underscores the important contributions that Mexican immigrants have made to Indiana's economy and communities, often through decades of hard work and dedication to their families and local neighborhoods.