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Margaret L. Saavedra, born in Mountainair, NM passed away at home in Albuquerque, NM on Thursday, June 25, 2009. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, Amado and Adela Chavez; her sister, Molly Chavez; and son-in-law, Lloyd Grant. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 49 years, Flaviano Saavedra, Sr.; son, Charles Esquibel and wife, Isabel; daughter, Viola Garcia and husband, Alex; daughter, Sarah Grant; son, Flaviano Saavedra, Jr.; one sister, Nestor Chavez and husband, Tony; seven brothers, Richard Chavez, Joe Chavez, Gilbert Chavez and wife, Dottie, Ernest Chavez and wife, Sandy, Lawrence Chavez, and wife, Becky, Frank Chavez and wife, Sarah, Severo Chavez and wife, Gina; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends who loved her and will miss her. Margaret was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, the Blue Army, the Altar Rosary Society; the Holy Hour, Padre Pio, and Divine Mercy. As well, she was a Eucharistic Minister for the homebound, a member of the Queen of Peace, the choir, Vice-President of the Cesar Chavez Community Center, and was part of a group that prepared meals for the Little Brothers of the Good Shepard. Margaret also enjoyed traveling overseas and gathering with family and friends. Services will be held at Holy Ghost Catholic Parish, 833 Arizona SE, Abq, NM, near San Pedro and Gibson. A Rosary will be recited Monday, June 29, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Richard Chavez, Joe Chavez, Gilbert Chavez, Ernest Chavez, Lawrence Chavez, Frank Chavez, Severo Chavez, Daniel Esquibel, and Mark Esquibel. Honorary pallbearers will be Alex Garcia, Emilio Perez, Jr., Abran Sandoval, Emilio Perez, III, Justin Grant, and Aaron Esquibel. A special thanks to Heartland Hospice Services and to DeeDee Wood and staff. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St, NW, ABQ, 87107. 505-343-8008.
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