Guadalupe Chavez

Guadalupe Montoya Chavez- January 2, 1917 ��?? August 14, 2011. Guadalupe Montoya Chavez passed away peacefully and in the presence of family members the evening of Sunday, August 14, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. She initiated her long journey January 2, 1917 in Kelly, NM, born to Demas (Padilla) and Luciano Montoya. She was preceded in death by her husband David Chavez in 1999. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Celestino and Abran and sisters, Mary and Frances. She is survived by her loving daughter Linda, who was her caregiver for the last six years of her life, granddaughters and spouses Annette Marie (Ramos) Haggen and Bill of California and Christine Elizabeth (Ramos) Bitter and Jeff of Arizona, and great grandchildren Adam, Aaron, and Isabel Bitter and William, Tristan, and Peter Haggan, Peter who she considered a son, and nephews Jimmy Nunez and Raymond Gonzales. She grew up and lived much of her life in the Florida area of Socorro, and she leaves behind many loving friends and relatives in the community and in Socorro County. Lupita will always be remembered for her sharp wit, which remained with her to the end of her life, her welcoming and positive attitude, and her enduring sense of humor. Lupe had friends from all walks of life who appreciated her magnetic personality. She never met a stranger, and she lived a full Catholic life. A Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 9:30 am at the San Miguel Catholic Mission followed by The Holy Rosary which will be recited at 10:30 am. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with Father Andrew Pavlak as Celebrant. Interment will be held in the San Miguel Catholic Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the physicians, nurses and the staff at Total Community Care and Presbyterian Hospital, both in Albuquerque. Their caring and attentiveness to Lupe helped to make the last years of her life very happy ones. Lupe��?�s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services
309 Garfield
Socorro, NM 87801
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