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FRANCES "NANA" Age 72, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 17, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents Lizardo and Sophia Chavez of Alameda. Frances is survived by her daughter Debra Banda and by the loves of her life, her grandchildren Lorenzo and Franchesca Banda; her brothers Andalescio "Andy" and Eloise "Lou" Chavez, Leroy and his wife Berta Chavez and David and his wife Carmen Chavez; her sister at heart Frances Harris; numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. A major focus of Nana's life was her family whom she always welcomed. Her heart and her kitchen were always open. She nurtured and helped raise many grandnephews and grandnieces as well as many others giving them a loving and warm home. Nana kept family traditions alive and every friend and family member were all touched by her warmth and caring ways. "Nana's Kitchen..where memories were made and grand-kids were spoiled". All services will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church on 4th and Alameda, with interment services to be held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery on Paseo del Norte.
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