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Obituary for Chavez


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday April 06, 1999

Lillie Chavez, 87, died on April 4, 1999 in Santa Fe. She was born in Watrous, NM to Francisco and Anida Gonzales. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Telesfor; stepdaughter, Emily; and niece, Dora Archuleta. Mrs. Chavez had been an interpreter for INS in El Paso, Texas. She and her husband owned a real estate company and restaurant in Albuquerque. She was also active as a volunteer working with senior citizens. Mrs. Chavez was a member of Santa Maria de la Paz Church and member of the Santa Fe Senior Citizens Group. She is survived by her sister, Carrie Guthmann; sons, Harry J. Campbell and his wife, Antonia of Las Vegas, NM, Charlie Chavez and his wife, Helena of Long Beach, CA; stepchildren, Drucilla Curry and her husband, George of Albuquerque, Clarence Chavez of Chihuahua, MX, Bennie Chavez and his wife; a special niece, Diane Anderson; and many other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, friends, nephews and nieces. A Rosary will be recited at Santa Maria de la Paz on Thursday, April 8, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place and services will be held in Watrous, NM. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8660.