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Obituary for Chavez


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday May 31, 2000

Sam Chavez, age 60, passed away Monday, May 29, 2000 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. He was born Sept. 7, 1939 in Magdalena, NM to Macedonio and Anita (Lopez) Chavez. He is survived by his wife, Isabel (Peralta) Chavez of their home in Albuquerque; sons: Sam Jr. and Frank Chavez, both of Albuquerque; Daughter Dolores Baca of Albuquerque; mother, Anita Chavez of Magdalena; brothers, Gilbert Chavez of Rio Rancho, NM, Sefe Chavez of Albuquerque and Victor Chavez of Magdalena; sisters: Rose Madril of Albuquerque and Lucy Marquez of Las Vegas, NV; and 11 grandchildren. Rosary will be recited Wed., May 31, 2000 at 7:00 PM at Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Magdalena. Funeral Services will be Thursday, June 1, 2000 at 11:00 AM at Saint Mary Magdalene with Deacon Norbert Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in the Magdalena Cemetery. Pallbearers are: Martin Chavez, Steve Marquez, Eddie Chavez, Matthew Chavez, Geno Peralta, and Sammy Peralta Jr. Honorary Pallbearers are: Steven Mize, Frankie Chavez Jr., Timothy Chavez, and Shanay Chavez. Arrangements by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, Socorro, NM