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Obituary for CHAVEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday November 10, 2011

CELINE M. Beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 2, 2011. She was born on July 20, 1916 in Dixon,NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, where she was a member of the Catholic Community. Celine was a past member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Shine of St. Bernadette Church Bi-lingual Choir. She enjoyed oil painting, playing the piano, gardening, sewing and embroidering. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan Eusebio and Matilde Martinez; her husband, Adelaido Chavez, Sr.; son, Joseph "Arnie" Chavez. Celine is survived by her loving children, Del Chavez and wife Mela, David Chavez and wife Toni, Edna M. Miller and husband Terry; grandchildren, Donald and wife Anna, Diane and husband Rick, Debbie and husband Paul, Steven, Duane and wife Liliana, Suzanna, David Jr., Cheryl and husband Mark, Erica and husband Troy, Sara and husband Dan, Victoria, Andrea and husband Nick; great-grandchildren, R.J., Serena, Analiese, Jeffrey, Steven, April, Bret, Alexa, Brooklyn, Jake, Nash Trent, Donna, Darlene, Danielle, John Paul, Malena, Shelby, Angelina and Michael; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends were regular visitors along with two sisters-in-law. Celine will be greatly missed by all. Visitation will be Friday, November 11, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services-Alameda Mortuary, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, November 14, 2011 at 1:00 p.m., at Shine of St. Bernadette Church, 11401 Indian School Rd., NE. Pall Bearers will be Donald Martinez, Terrence Martinez, Duane Chavez, Donald Chavez, Sara Stablin, and Erica Smith. Cremation will follow and Inurnment will take place, Friday, November 18, 2011 at 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. On behalf of the family, special thanks and gratitude are extended to the entire staff at Carefree Living and to the staff of Hospice of New Mexico. Those who wish to express their condolences or share a story, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Celine's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth St. NW Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87114 505-898-3160


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