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Chavez -- Mr. Joe Elfigo Chavez Sr., 61, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on October 20, 1999. Mr. Chavez is the beloved husband of 40 years to Mrs. Mary J. Chavez. He is also survived by one son, Jose Elfigo Chavez Jr.; four daughters, Marie Garcia, Christina Montoya and husband, Donald, Kathryn Chavez-Elwell and husband, Phillip and Victoria Martinez-Chavez; four sisters, Mary Alice Chavez and husband, Joe Nestor Sr., Sadie Kleinstiver and husband, Harv, Catherine Benavidez and husband, John, and Anna Marie Marshall and husband, Ron; three brothers, Gilbert Chavez, Michael Chavez and Fred Chavez and wife, Joan; eight grandchildren, Jose Claudio, Donielle, Melissa, Amanda, Donald Jr., Timothy, Cody and Arturo Jose. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and friends. Mr. Chavez was a member of the Catholic church and a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during peacetime. A Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Edwins Catholic Church, 2105 Barcelona Rd SW with visitation after 6:30 p.m. Deacon J.O. Luna, reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Edwins Church with final viewing at the church after 9:30 a.m. Father Jose Hernandez, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be James Flores, James Benavidez, Dennis Chavez, Joe Nestor Chavez Jr., Joe Claidio Martinez and Paul Chavez. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Thu October 21, 1999