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CHAVEZ -- Adolfo P. Chavez, 88. Encircled by his family, Adolfo breathed his last breath on this earth as his soul lifted to heaven during prayer on February 14, 2010. Adolfo was born on January 6, 1922 to Manuel D. and Cecilla Padilla Chavez and grew up a farmer in Polvadera, New Mexico alongside his two sisters and two brothers, Kate, Jerry, Nadine and Benny. He went on to serve his country proudly in Africa, Southern France, and Italy during World War II, memories of which he shared with everyone he met. He married the love of his life, Maria Dolores("Lola")Lopez in 1951 and they bore three children, Geraldine, Richard, and Theresa. They recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary where he presented his loving wife with a ring. Adolfo dedicate 41 years to the US Postal Service, retiring in 1990. Among his many other talents, Adolfo was a skilled carpenter and loved to golf. Adolfo's friendly smile, sincere manner, and witty candor equaled a personality that far surpassed the small town he grew up in. The relationships he built in his lifetime are countless and the lives he touched immeasurable. Adolfo was a humble and faithful man, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, a simple farmer, hard worker, proud veteran, skilled carpenter and honest neighbor and friend. He was a man far greater than he ever knew. Through simple acts of kindness he made a mark in the lives of everyone he met. Adolfo is truely unforgettable. He lives on in the hearts of his wife, Maria Dolores of Socorro,NM; daughters, Geraldine Esquivel and husband Tony of Albuquerque,NM;and Theresa Lucero and husband, Pat of Socorro; son, Richard Chavez and wife, Lucille of Carlsbad,NM; brothers, Jerry Chavez and wife, Jane of Uvalde,TX; and Benny Chavez and wife, Alice of Belen,NM; sisters, Nadine Bell of Mora,NM; and Kate Romero and husband George of Flagstaff,AZ; as well as his nine grandchildren, Maria, Milinda, Micaela, Marisa, Gabriel, Ricardo, Santiago, Nicolas, Miranda and great grandson, Zion, many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the San Miguel Catholic Church in Socorro. Celebration of the Mass of Resurrection will be held on Friday, February 19, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. at San Miguel with Father Andy Pavlak as Celebrant. Burial will be in the San Miguel Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ricardo Chavez, Chris Sandoval, Steve Hunyady, Clarence Lopez, Manny Gonzales, and Johnny Gonzales . Arrangements are under the care of Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM. 87801. (575)835-1530.
        Published on: Wed February 17, 2010