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CHAVES -- Max Chaves, 92, a resident of Laguna Pueblo, passed away Friday, October 5, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mildred; two sons, John Chaves and wife, Goldie of Tallahassee, FL, Glenn Chaves and wife, Diane of Henderson, NV; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Max was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and one son, Allen Fred Chaves. He was a WWII veteran having served his country in the United States Navy. Max was a very well known automobile mechanic for many years in both Winslow, AZ and Laguna Pueblo. He retired from the Jack Pile Mine in 1981. He was also a member of the Tribal Council for the Laguna Tribe. Max is also a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His family will have fond memories of his unique creative ability, in addition to his technical skill as a mechanic. Services will be held Thursday, October 11, 2007, at 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Thu October 11, 2007