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CHAVEZ -- Leonard S. Chavez, age 56, beloved and devoted son, brother, and uncle, was called home by our Heavenly Father, Monday, September 20, 2004. Leonard was a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, NM; a member of the Catholic Church; and was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his loving mother, Angelina Baldonado of the family home; six brothers, Richard Chavez and wife, Lorriane of Placitas, NM, Patrick Chavez, Joe Chavez and wife, Cordy of Bernalillo, Chris Baldonado and wife, Yolanda of Texas, Norbert Baldonado and wife, Patsy of Alameda, and Gilbert Baldonado and wife, Mona of Los Lunas; four sisters, Sylvia Mares and husband, Robert, Barbara Chavez, Gloria Chavez, all of Bernalillo, and Frances Barela and husband, Chris of Rio Rancho; two Godsons, Anthony Baldonado and Robert Mares, Jr.; numerous nieces, nephews; aunts, and uncles. Leonard will be greatly missed by his loving family. Visitations will be Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at 8:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Richard Chavez, Chris Baldonado, Jr., Ronald Apodaca, Anthony Baldonado, Robert Mares, Jr., and Richard Chavez, Jr. Military Honors will be accorded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Santa Fe Post. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
        Published on: Tue September 21, 2004