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Obituary for Chavez


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday July 20, 2003

Beatrice. Mrs. Beatrice M. Chavez, 88, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on July 17, 2003. Mrs. Chavez is survived by her loving daughters, Gertrude Gallegos and Antoinette S. Toledo; one sister, Corine Chavez and husband Julian; one brother, Tony Maldonado; sister in law, Teve Maldonado; six grandchildren, Michael Ray, Regina, Daniel, Mario, Melissa and Fred Jr.; 12 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Chavez was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Chavez Sr. and a son, Raymond Chavez Jr. Mrs. Chavez was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation for Mrs. Chavez will be Monday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A final visitation will be Tuesday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Manuel Viera. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m.. Pallbearers will be, Fred Toledo Jr., Mario Gallegos, Daniel Gallegos, Matthew Portillos, Robert Lucero and Pete Maldonado. Honorary pallbearers, Fred Toledo Sr., Frank Griego, Michael Chavez, Judson Smith and Melissa Portillos. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW 243-7861As I look upon my mother I see a fragile little creature yet so strong. I look to the past and remember what a courageous woman my mother has been. Life has just gone by so quickly, where did it go. I think about her age and what a long good life my mother has had, how fortunate for not only her, but to all who loved her, my dear mother. by: A. Toledo