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CHAVEZ -- Nolbert "Ben" Chavez, 70, a resident of Belen, died Monday, January 8, 2007. He is survived by his brother, Rudy L. Chavez and wife, JoAnne of Belen; sister, Florie Chavez and husband, David; sister-in-law, Frances Chavez of Belen; brothers-in-law, Cayetano Padilla of Belen and Sal Artiaga of Florida; many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Mr. Chavez was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Ramon and Josefita P. Chavez; brothers, Robert Silverio and Bennie Chavez; sisters, Susan Artiaga and Mary Padilla; sister-in-law, Lorraine Chavez; and great-niece, Francine Renee Sanchez. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church and has been attending Mass daily for 49 years. Mr. Chavez would spend most of his day praying daily devotional, novenas and rosary. His favorite pastime was drawing and he had a love for watches. Rosary will be recited Friday, January 12, 2007, 10:30 a.m. Mass will follow Rosary at 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Filbert Chavez, James Chavez, Chris Chavez, Carl Chavez, Joe Ray Padilla and Gerald Padilla. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Thu January 11, 2007