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Chavez -- Ralph I. Chavez, 90, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family and Priest Monday, February 24, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Bess Chavez; two sons, Abe Chavez and wife, Betty of Pueblo, CO and Ralph A. Chavez and wife, Phyllis of Rio Rancho; three daughters, Cathy Chavez, Rose Gilbert and husband, Jim and Gloria Baca and husband, Carlos, all of Albuquerque; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Sam, Frank and Pete; sisters, Lucy, Stella and Rita; and a very special family friend, Margaret Olona. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Frank O. and Helen Chavez of Belen. Ralph touched many lives with his humor, riddles, writings and poems. He will be missed by many. His articles have been published in the La Herencia newspaper. For 11 years Ralph was a school teacher in Valencia County. He retired from 33 years of service with the Santa Fe Railroad. After retirement, he went back to work as a bailiff in the Bernalillo County Courts with Judge William Riordan and Judge Gene Franchini. Ralph's memory will be forever cherished in the hearts and minds of his family, as well as those who knew him. A special thank you to Dr. Carla Herman and Sherry Reeder who provided Ralph and his family with compassion and comfort during a most difficult time. Rosary will be recited Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Deacon Edward Olona reciting. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas NE, with Father Francis X. Eggert, Celebrant and Deacon Edward Olona and Deacon Frank See assisting. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Daniel Chavez, Ron Gilbert, Jim Gilbert, Vince Gilbert, Carlos Baca, Jr., Chris Baca, Dennis F. Baca and David Ray Baca. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Wed February 26, 2003