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Obituary for CHAVEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday December 12, 2006

Mary F. "Bobbie" Chavez, 55, born December 26, 1950, a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at home on December 9, 2006, after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. She is survived by her husband, Michael Chavez; children, Daniel and wife, Fabiola, Andres and wife, Joely, Nelyne and Anthony Chavez (serving in the California Sacramento mission); seven grandchildren, Alex, Adriana, Vanessa, Nicole, Ian, Kiana, and Marissa; father, Jose R. Luna and wife, Elizabeth; brother, Larry M. Luna and wife, Bernice; sister, Shirley Garcia and husband, Joe; sister, Judy (Georgie) Lucero; and brother, Joe Luna Jr.; mother and father-in-law, Lela and Gabriel Chavez; sister-in-law, Mercy Chavez and husband, Ben; sister-in-law, Bernadette Gonzalez and husband, Ben; sister-in-law, Sophia Martinez; sister-in-law, Agnes Martinez and husband, Pat; sister-in-law, Rosemary Tafoya and husband, David; sister-in-law, Sandra Padilla and husband, Ruben; brother-in-law, Ruben Chavez and wife, Sunghui; and sister-in-law, Charla Chavez. She was preceded in death by mother, Nellie H. Luna and brother, Bobby Luna. She will be missed by family, friends, members of her church and clients. She was a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where she served diligently and loved attending the temple often. Mary helped establish a successful business with her husband. She was a barber at Larry's Barber Shop. Mary was the first female barber in the state of New Mexico who was known as the "Queen of Fades". Viewing will take place in the Relief Society room at 9:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, Sage Building, 8130 Sage Road SW, on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 Funeral Service will follow at 10:00 a.m. with Bishop Croasdell of Sunport Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. SE, and graveside dedication will be done by Jose R. Luna. Pallbearers will be: Moroni Herrera, Jeremy Luna, Tim Luna, Joey Garcia, Leland Lucero and Ricky Vallejos. Honorary pallbearers will be Evelyn Anzures and Betty Solis. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Ambercare Hospice, 2129 Osuna Rd. N.E. 87113, (244-0046) in Bobbie's name. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300