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Ernest Blas Chavez, 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, a life long resident of Albuquerque passed away on September 23, 2008. Mr. Chavez is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Lucia A. Chavez; sister, Deluvina Sanchez and husband, Ernest; son, Arthur Chavez and wife, Flora; daughter, Kathy Torres and husband, Robert; grandchildren, Sandra Hendricks, Rosa Hart, Renee Sanchez, Steven Chavez, Elizabeth Reinert, Jonathan Chavez, and Susan Chavez; and nine great grandchildren. Mr. Chavez was preceded in death by his son, Pete Chavez. Mr. Chavez was a member of Church of the Ascension Catholic Church, a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II, he was retired from Kirtland Air Force Base after 25 years of service; and was a volunteer firefighter for ten years. Visitation will be Thursday, September 25, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Denise Sanchez. Final visitation will be Friday, September 26, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Church of the Ascension Catholic Church, 2150 Raymac SW, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Edmund Savilla. Committal Service will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be Steven Chavez, Angelo Sanchez, Joseph Apodaca, Steve Sanchez, John Chavez, and Joe Apodaca. Ernest is truly loved and will be a great loss to our family, he will be truly missed. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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