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Jose A. (Sharkie) Chavez, age 67, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend was welcomed into the arms of the Lord our Savior, Sunday, March 10, 2002, while surround by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife, Cecilia; mother-in-law, Marie C de Baca; a son, Ray Chavez; daughters, Agnes Lovato, Diane Turano and husband, Vincent, Patricia Rizvi; step-daughters, Roberta Guzman and husband, Orlando, Celeste Miller and husband, Bill, Yvette Vargas and husband, Donald; 15 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters; brother, Tony J. Chavez and wife, Estella; sisters, Marie Maestas, Julie, Dolores and Jeanette; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Sharkie will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those who knew and loved him. Jose retired from the Sandoval County; he was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force; he served as City Councilman for the town of Bernalillo; he also worked for Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo, where he instructed the Altar Servers, taught CCD classes, he was a Eucharist Minister, the Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council #7633 of Bernalillo; a member of the 4th Degree Mandalor Council # 0682; he was past president of the Bernalillo Civitan Club. Jose was well known by many as Sharkie, he was a kind hearted man who always was willing to help others. Sharkie will always be remembered by his smile, and good sense of humor; he touched so many lives. Final viewing will be this morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass of Christian burial, which will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Casket bearers will be David Chavez, Jered Chavez, Johnny Chavez, Michael Turano, Orlando Guzman, and Bill Miller. Honorary bearers will be Richard Stange, Tivo Lovato, Joe B. Austin, the Knights of Columbus Council #7633, Fr. Mandalari, the 4th Degree Council #0682, Arthur Trujillo, and Leroy Trujillo. Military Honors will be accorded by the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter III. At the families request, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution Ave., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, New Mexico Heart Association, or to the New Mexico Diabetes Center. Funeral Services are entrusted by Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street NW.
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