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CHAVEZ -- MARIA VICENTA ADELICIA LUCIA Bess C. Chavez, age 94, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Bess was born in Adelino, New Mexico December 13, 1916. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church since 1956. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Ralph I. Chavez in 2003; her parents, Antonio Chavez and Esquipula Chavez; her brothers, Elias Chavez of San Francisco, CA and E.J. Chavez of Denver, CO; her sisters, Sally Barth and Anne Roybal Romero of Albuquerque, NM. Bess is survived by her five children, Abe Chavez and wife Betty of Pueblo, CO, Rose Gilbert and husband Jim also of Pueblo, CO, Gloria Baca and husband Carlos, Cathy Chavez, Ralph A. Chavez and Mary Garcia all of Albuquerque, NM; 16 grandchildren, Cindy Brandich and husband Rick of Colorado Springs, CO, Yvonne Curtis of Denver, CO, Arlene Pope and husband Mike of Glenwood, IA, Liz Chavez of Denver, CO, Ron Gilbert and wife Kary of Dallas, TX, Jim Gilbert and wife Elubia of Rapid City, SD, Jeanne Schweiger and husband Tim of Temicula, CA, Michelle Gilbert and husband Rick Arnold of Loveland, CO, Vince Gilbert of Albuquerque, NM Carlos Baca, Jr. and wife Ann of Atlanta, GA, Chris Baca, Geri Stahl, Dennis Baca and wife Kathy, David Baca and wife Jolene all of Albuquerque, NM, Angela West of Germantown, MD and Daniel Chavez of Albuquerque, NM; 32 great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren. Bess is also survived by her sisters, Lily Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM and Jane Springer of Santa Fe, NM. Also our friend Margaret Olona. A special thank you to Mary Garcia and her mother Nola Romero who provided round the clock care for mom during our most difficult times. A thank you to Bernice Sandoval and Darlene Archibeque from Vista Care Hospice who came every day to help mom. A thank you to Dr. Carla Herman who has always provided our family with compassion and comfort during our most difficult times. We would like to share some special words that were written for Mom from a special church friend: "We want to thank you so much for all you've given us - Your great persistence in attending mass despite the pain and discomfort ( that darned knee!!), your wonderful smile on that beautiful face with the "skin you love to touch", your terrific attitude, what a role model you've been to your family and friends!.. May God bless you and "hold you in the Palm of His Hand"! Visitations will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 form 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Carlisle Chapel. The Rosary will be led by Margaret Olona. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren Cindy Brandich, Yvonne Chavez, Vince Gilbert, Carlos Baca Jr., Chris Baca, David Baca, Dennis Baca, Daniel Chavez, Jim Gilbert Jr, and friend Bob Nadolny. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Bess's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110 505-884-1188
        Published on: Wed August 17, 2011