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CHAVEZ, MERCEDES "MERCY" A resident of Waterflow, New Mexico, joined her Heavenly Father on January 20, 2015. Mercy was born in Albuquerque on September 23, 1942 to Gabriel and Manuela Chavez. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Raymond Chavez, her son-in-law Lee Mascarenas, and nephew Phillip Tafoya. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Ben Chavez; daughters Deanna Chavez (Christopher Fuqua), Stephanie Chavez (Mark Martinez), Donnell Sanchez (Eddie Sanchez); grandchildren Jessica Corral (Silvano Corral), Felicia Luna (Philip Marez), Amy Mascarenas, Mercedes Salazar, Sophia Salazar, and David Sanchez; and great-grandchildren Hannah, Grace, and Megan Corral; siblings Ruben and Song Hui Chavez, Bernadette and Ben Gonzales, Sofia Martinez, Agnes and Pat Martinez, Michael Chavez, Rosemary and David Tafoya, and Sandra Padilla; special aunt Rosina Marino; numerous loving in-laws; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Mercy touched the lives of so many people through her devotion to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 30 years of substitute teaching, over 50 years of teaching CCD, and her involvement in her community. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, an outstanding cook, avid gardener, and a dear friend to anyone she met. Mercy never said no to anyone in need. She was loved by everyone, and no one ever left her home without a cup of coffee, a hot meal, and a delicious dessert. She never rested until her final day. Heaven has truly received an angel of immeasurable worth. She can never be replaced and will forever be loved and missed. Pallbearers will be Chris Fuqua, Mark Martinez, Eddie Sanchez, Silvano Corral, Phillip Marez, and Rick Vallejos. A Rosary will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Waterflow, NM on Friday, January 30th at 7:00 pm. Mass will be held at San Juan Catholic Center in Kirtland, NM on Saturday, January 31st at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Childhaven Inc., 807 West Apache Street, Farmington, NM 87401.
        Published on: Mon January 26, 2015