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Joseph F. born February 11, 1946 in Albuquerque, NM. Affectionately known as Papa, Nano, Grandpa, Daddy-O and Mi Vida, passed away at home November 5, 2009 after a battle with cancer. Joseph was loved by many and well known for his willingness to help others. He served in the US Army and US Navy as a German linguist. He recently retired from The City of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by parents, Felix Chavez and Martha Lee and his sister Janice Armstrong. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Rosemary; granddaughter Marina Paradise; children; Martin Garcia and fiancee Holly Porter, Cynthia and Jack Paradise; siblings; Darlene and Milton Saiz, Larry and Maya Chavez, Jim Armstrong, Karen and Bryan Beck, Ernest and Cece Garcia, Reymundo Garcia, Eddie and Lena Garcia, Marina and Orlando Roybal, Virginia and Tony Archuleta, Manuel Martinez, Kathy Martinez, Diane and Phillip Lovato and Felimon Gallegos Jr.; cousin Armida Quezada; many special nephews, nieces, other family and friends who loved and will miss him. Mass will be recited Monday, November 9, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the San Felipe Church in Old Town, with gathering following at the Alamosa Community Center 6900 Gonzales NW at 1:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Forever in our hearts, you will be greatly missed. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 343-8008.
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