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Eloy D. Chavez, 87, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Eloy was a descendent of the original founding families of Albuquerque. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Rose; his two sons, Dr. Eloy A. Chavez, Jr. and wife, Betsy, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, and Robert W. Chavez of Albuquerque; five grandchildren, Veronica Kirksey of Chickasha, Oklahoma, Michael Chavez, Christina Chavez, Adam Chavez and Jarrod Chavez, all of Shawnee, Oklahoma; one sister, Margaret Montoya and her husband, Anselmo of Albuquerque; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, David S. and Piedad Chavez; a daughter, Veronica Ann Chavez; six brothers, Alfred Chavez, Tom Chavez, David Chavez, Reginald Chavez, Charles Chavez, and Solomon Mirabal; four sisters; Carmen Chavez, Connie Chavez, Annie Pershing, and Jemma Romero. Eloy was a graduate of Albuquerque High School class of 1939. He proudly served his country in the First Cavalry Division of the United States Army during WWII, under General Douglas MacArthur. He served at the rank of Staff Sergeant. Eloy graduated from the University of New Mexico with his Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree. He was a retired teacher and counselor for Albuquerque Public Schools after serving for 31 years. Eloy worked for the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County Parks and Recreation Departments as a recreation specialist. He was a prominent and distinguished high school sports official with the New Mexico Activities Association for over 50 years. He was inducted into the Albuquerque Baseball and Softball Hall of Fame. He was the Commissioner of Officials for the Central Region as well as an assignor for many high school athletic events. Eloy had many friends across the State of New Mexico who were officials and coaches. He was loved and admired by all. Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 9:00 a.m., at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, 2005 Plaza NW, Old Town. Entombment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Eloy at RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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