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Obituary for CHAVEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday September 19, 2006

Marcelina "Lena" Chavez passed away Saturday, September 16, 2006 in Albuquerque at the age of 82. Mrs. Chavez was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Chavez; parents, Cresencio and Beatriz Lucero; three brothers, Tobias, Fidel, and Albert Lucero; three sisters, Regina Chavez, Lucinda Vallejos, and Nester Lueras. She is survived by her daughters, Stella Mascarenas and husband, Aaron, and Vivian Chavez; brother, Felix Lucero and wife, Stella; sister-in-law, Lucila Lucero; grandchildren, Chris Chavez, Estela Ulibarri and husband, William, and Cecilia Perea; great-grandchildren, Leya, Jon, Nathaniel, Antoinette, Jason, Mindy, Amanda, and Jesse; and many cousins and friends. She was also a mother and grandmother to many people. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday evening, September 19, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at San Jose Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ray Lucero, Cipriano Lucero, Tony Lueras, Daniel Mascarenas, Jon Garcia, and Jason Rhinehart. Honorary pallbearer will be Jesse Perea. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124