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Prospero Chavez, Jr., 79, passed away January 08, 2009. Prospero was born on May 17, 1929 to Proceso Chavez and Elijia Sanchez in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Prospero Chavez was a member of an elite group of men and women known as Professional Soldier. Prospero spent 42 years in the United States Army and also the New Mexico Army National Guard. He achieved the prestigious rank of Command Sergeant Major and as such commandeered the entire State of New Mexico enlisted ranks. He was exemplary in his military life and earned many citations and was decorated with many medals, including the United States Army Service Medal issued by the War Department. To understand the man one must understand his compassion for crypto-Jewish history, reading, genealogy, ham radio operations, fishing, and his involvement with his religious devotion and patriotism. He was also a ward chairperson for his Albuquerque neighborhood. As a Ward Chairperson he was instrumental in making decisions that made the neighborhood safer, cleaner and a much better place to live. He improved the quality of life for the residents. Prospero was a member of American Legion Post 49; past National Vice President of the National Federation of Federal Employees; past Ward Chairperson; Member: Valley of Santa Fe Orient of New Mexico 32nd degree Scottish Rite Freemason; Member: Temple Lodge #6 Master Mason. Prospero is also a graduate of Albuquerque High School, and many prestigious military schools earning numerous certifications and proficiencies. On January 8, 2009 the sad overture of "Taps" was overheard and Sgt. Major Chavez was called to its tune. He died peacefully at St. John Healthcare and Rehab Ctr. with his wife, Mary Ann and numerous family members and friends at his side. All those present expressed completely their love and devotion to this wonderful man in his final hours. His surviving family is quite large and extended. He is survived by his exceptionally devoted and caring wife, Mary Ann of 54 years and his sister Virginia Armijo. He has five children Deborah, Glenn, Keith, Yvette and Denise with their spouses or significant others. His grandchildren are: Joseph, Bernadette, Vincent, Helen, Sara, Aaron, Samuel, Daniel, Shawn, Alejandro, Angelica, Christina, Joshua, Brandon, Heather, Amber, and Zarya. His great-grandchildren are: Angelina, Abraham, Ashianna, Isaiah, Abigail, Isabel, Vincent Jr., Rene, Avianna, Isaiah Prospero, Teresa, Natasha, Jericho, Jaaziah, Vera Lynn, Brandon Jr., and Savannah. His great-great grandson is Elijah. He has many Friends, cousins and his Aunt Emma and his Nieces, and Nephews. We will miss him dearly and we wish him well. The family thanks Amber Care and St. Johns Rehabilitation Center for the exceptional care given. Memorial Service is Friday, January 16, 2009, at 9:00 a.m., at the "Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church", 9500 4th Street NW. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. A private burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers please send donations to The Heart Association. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Arrangements have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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