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Obituary for Chavez


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday July 24, 2001

Mike R. Chavez, 58, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, loving father, grandfather and friend, died Sunday, July 22, 2001. He is survived by his son, Eloy Chavez; daughters, Candi Chavez, Stella Murdoch and husband, Jeff, all of Albuquerque and Bernadette Navarrette and husband, Thomas of Colorado; grandchildren, Megan Murdoch, BriAnna Chavez, Eloy Chavez, Jr., Sarah and Antonio Navarrette and Elena Chavez; three brothers; one sister; special aunt, Theresa Nana Chavez; and former wives, Tomi Chavez and Mary Gonzales. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at San Ignacio Catholic Church, 1300 Walter NE, with Mary Ann Arthur reciting. Services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at San Ignacio Catholic Church with Deacon Merce Villareal officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Leo Chavez, Sammy Vigil, Patrick Chavez, Joe Gutierrez, Bernadino Candelaria and Gabe Chavez, Jr. Friends may visit San Ignacio Catholic Church, 1300 Walter NE, Tuesday, one hour prior to rosary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to San Ignacio Catholic Church, 1300 Walter NE, 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.