Equilda
Equilda Chavez
d. March 1, 2015
d. Saturday, February 28, 2015
CHAVEZ, EQUILDA L., age 72, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM and a lifelong member of Los Padillas, passed away, Saturday, February 28, 2015.  Mrs. Chavez is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Fred; children, Joseph M. Chavez and wife, Geri, Fred Anthony, Rebecca C. Ortega, and Elizabeth L. Chavez; sister, Demecia Sanchez and husband, Leo; grandchildren, Richard Chavez , Jaclynn Chavez, Anastacia Madrid, Andre Madrid, Channing Chavez, David Chavez, Christopher Chavez, Riley Chavez, Tamara Madrid, Julia Chavez, Levi Chavez, Olivia Chavez, Estevan Madrid, Paloma Ortega, Carmen Ortega, Avelino Chavez, and Monica Chavez; great-grandson, Anykin Madrid; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Mrs. Chavez was preceded in death by her son, Melvin Chavez; parents, Magdaleno and Andrea P. Chavez; brother, Frank Chavez.  Mrs. Chavez was a member of the Catholic Church, past member of the Legion of Mary, countless hours as a volunteer at the Dominican Retreat House, and a lifelong member of the Miraculous Medal Association.  Visitation will be Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Church of the Ascension Catholic Church, 2150 Raymac SW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will follow at the Los Padillas Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Richard Chavez, Andre Madrid, David Chavez, Christopher Chavez, Levi Chavez, and Estevan Madrid.  Honorary pallbearer will be Avelino Chavez.
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The Gabaldon Family & Staff
 
CHAVEZ, EQUILDA L., age 72, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM and a lifelong member of Los Padillas, passed away, Saturday, February 28, 2015.  Mrs. Chavez is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Fred; children, Joseph M. Chavez and wife, Geri, Fred Anthony, Rebecca C. Ortega, and Elizabeth L. Chavez; sister, Demecia Sanchez and husband, Leo; grandchildren, Richard Chavez , Jaclynn Chavez, Anastacia Madrid, Andre Madrid, Channing Chavez, David Chavez, Christopher Chavez, Riley Chavez, Tamara Madrid, Julia Chavez, Levi Chavez, Olivia Chavez, Estevan Madrid, Paloma Ortega, Carmen Ortega, Avelino Chavez, and Monica Chavez; great-grandson, Anykin Madrid; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Mrs. Chavez was preceded in death by her son, Melvin Chavez; parents, Magdaleno and Andrea P. Chavez; brother, Frank Chavez.  Mrs. Chavez was a member of the Catholic Church, past member of the Legion of Mary, countless hours as a volunteer at the Dominican Retreat House, and a lifelong member of the Miraculous Medal Association.  Visitation will be Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Church of the Ascension Catholic Church, 2150 Raymac SW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will follow at the Los Padillas Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Richard Chavez, Andre Madrid, David Chavez, Christopher Chavez, Levi Chavez, and Estevan Madrid.  Honorary pallbearer will be Avelino Chavez.
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Thank you,
The Gabaldon Family & Staff
 
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