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Celia Arellano Chavez, age 98, was born August 28, 1904, in Chacon, New Mexico, passed away December 13, 2002, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Celia was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Chavez; four brothers; and one sister. Survivors include daughters, Connie Dinnsen and husband, Fred, of Prescott, AZ, Ernestine Gutierrez of Albuquerque; sons, Robert Chavez and wife, Elizabeth, of Las Cruces, NM, Joe Chavez, of Tucson, AZ, Louie Chavez and wife, Ruth Ann of Albuquerque; 16 grandchildren, Bobby and Danette Chavez, Nita Gallegos, Richard, Thomas, Carmela, David, Lara, Joe and Timothy Chavez, Monica Brown, Jessica Duckett, Lisa England, Kim and Debbie Gutierrez, and Dana Lynn Ingram; numerous nephews and nieces. Celia was a very special person, and a wonderful mother. Her family was always her priority. Celia always had a kind word for everyone, never judged anyone and will be remembered as a wonderful cook whose door was always open to family and friends. Celia will be greatly missed by all including a very special sister-in-law, Carmon Martinez; her caring son-in-law, Servando Gutierrez; and very special friend, Louie Telles. Celia will be especially missed by her granddaughter, Deborah Gutierrez who loved her grandmother very much. A Memorial Service will be held at Sunset Memorial Park Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd NE, on Monday, December 16, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW Albuquerque, 343-8008.
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