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Chavez -- Nora Chavez, 77, a native resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2002, after losing her long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). The past two years she had become a prisoner in her own body, yet she never complained and always had a beautiful smile for all of those who cared for her. Nora will be remembered as a woman of strength and courage, who lived life to its fullest. She was born on May 17, 1923, and was known for her love of life. She enjoyed family gatherings, dancing, hiking and traveling. She had a strong personality and lived a very active and vital life. She has left so many beautiful memories for all those who loved her, and will be deeply missed. Nora is survived by her seven children, Pauline Saavedra and husband, Paul, Paul Chavez and wife, Rosemary, Barbara Chavez and husband, Joe, Martha Chavez-Hatton and husband, Rick, Debra Chavez, John Chavez and wife, Denise, Denise Quintana and husband, Roland; nine grandchildren, Ronnie & Jerett Saavedra, Adam & Mia Chavez, Leanna, Valerie & Becky Chavez, Jessie Swift and Alexandra Chavez; one great-grandson, Adrian Saavedra; sisters, Jessie Chavez and Carlotta Vigil; brother, Salo Garcia; and a dear lifelong friend, Regina Montoya. Funeral Services for Mrs. Chavez will be held on Tuesday at St. Therese Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. A Rosary for Mrs. Chavez will be recited on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Nora Chavez's name to the Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Inc. Foundation, Woodholme Medical Building Suite 515, 1838 Greene Tree Road, Baltimore MD 21208. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Sun March 17, 2002