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Andres "Andy" Chavez, 78, was taken to his eternal rest August 15, 2006. He was preceded in death by his mother, Florencia Lucero and his brother, Ruben Lucero. Andy was retired from the City of Albuquerque Parks & Rec. department. He was a self taught musician and played the trumpet and trombone. He loved music and played with several bands: Max Madrid and the Star Dusters and the Dukes of Albuquerque concert band, he was also a member of the Post 100 and a member of the 44th Army National Guard Band. He loved to fish and went as often as he could until his illness. Andy was a member of the San Felipe de Neri Church. He was a loving father and grandfather and he will be missed immensely. Survivors include his only child and daughter, Virginia and husband, Donaciano Gutierrez; three grandchildren, Donaciano P. and wife, Lori Gutierrez, Reuben Gutierrez, and Christina and husband, Tim Baca; six great-grandchildren, Donaciano V., Benjamin, Andrew, and Isaiah Gutierrez; Timothy and Christopher Baca. He also had nieces and nephews. Pallbearers included Donaciano V., Benjamin Gutierrez, Reyes Gutierrez, Tim and Estaneslado Baca, and Lorenzo Chavez. Honorary Pallbearers included Andrew and Isaiah Gutierrez, Timothy and Christopher Baca, Richard Branch, and M. Joe Baca. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday at San Jose de los Duranes at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at San Jose de los Duranes with internment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. The family will have a gathering immediately after the burial at the San Jose de los Duranes Hall from 1:00 p.m. at 3:00 p.m. Funeral Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. SW
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