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Obituary for Chavez


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday June 29, 2003

Melisendro Chavez, 73, passed away on June 28, 2003. He was born on August 18, 1929 in La Ventana, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Elena Chavez and son, Roger"Bush" Chavez. Melisendro is survived by his wife, Dora Chavez, six sons, Joseph Chavez and wife, Evelyn, Melvin Chavez, Leonard Chavez and wife, Mildred, Mel Chavez and wife, Nancy, Ralph Chavez and wife, Annette, Johnny Chavez and wife, Rose; three daughters, Maria Moreno, Barbara Saavedra and husband, Edwin, Cecilia Padilla; one brother, Placido Chavez and wife, Gayle; three sisters; Mary Rios and husband, Albert, Mildred Leyba and Sophia Salas; seventeen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Melisendro will be deeply missed by his loving family. A Rosary will be recited on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Alameda Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday time and place to be announced. Services are in the care of:Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth St. NW 898-3160