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Obituary for CHAVEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday January 07, 2010

Flora Chavez, 78, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on January 4, 2010. Mrs. Chavez is survived by her daughters, Roberta Saiz and husband, Jerry J., and Patricia Garcia and husband, Michael R.; two brothers, Frank D. Baca and Robert G. Baca and wife, Betty; six grandchildren, Michael and wife, Christina, Alisha, Andrea, Ashley, Alexis and Carly; five great-grandchildren, Joshua, Emily, Estevan, Natalia, and Lorenzo; and many other extended family. Her loyal companion is her dog, Molly. Mrs. Chavez was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Chavez; and son, Steven D. Chavez. Mrs. Chavez loved gardening, her novelas and especially her family. Visitation will be Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, with a Prayer Service to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Reverend David Blanco. Final visitation will be Friday, January 8, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at El Buen Samaritano United Methodist Church, 700 Granite Ave. NW, with a Funeral Service to be held at 11:00 a.m., Reverend David Blanco, officiant. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Garcia Jr., Joshua Garcia, Andrea Chavez, Alexis Chavez, Ruben Montoya, and Ben Gonzales. Honorary pallbearers will be Alisha Saiz, Ashley Chavez, Carly Saiz, Christina Garcia and Emily Garcia. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861 www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com