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Mr. Tomas S. Chavez Jr. died Monday in Albuquerque at the age of 84. He was born on June 30, 1916 in Albuquerque. Mr. Chavez is preceded in death by his wife, Maria J. Chavez and his parents, Antonita and Tomas Chavez Sr. He served in the United States Army and was a World War II Veteran. Mr. Chavez was also a member of the American Legion Post 72. He retired from Kirtland Air Force Base as a heavy equipment operator. He was a man with a very big heart and a smile that is going to be missed. He is going to be greatly missed by everybody who knew him and loved him. We love you Grandpa. Mr. Chavez is survived by his daughter, Tommie Mancha and husband, Juan; grandchildren, Angela Mancha, and Martin Mancha and wife, Lynette; two great-grandchildren, Aliyah and Melissa Mancha; brother, Trinidad Chavez and wife, Mela; sisters, Gertrudes Aragon and husband, Tony, and Emilia Garcia; brother-in-law, Alcario Jaramillo; sisters-in-law, Agripina Mares and Goya Espinosa; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Chavez will be held on Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard Chavez Sr., Richard Chavez Jr., Richard Gurule, Joseph Gurule, Roland Mares and Lupe Chavez. Honorary pallbearers will be Henry Garcia, Steve Mares, Ray Mares, Ramon Mares, Tomas Mares, Saulo Mares, John Chavez and Jolie Gurule. Visitation for Mr. Chavez will be held on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Salazar & Sons Mortuary Chapel. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anne Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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