Rebecca C. Chavez

Chavez, Rebecca C. Age 93, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012. She was born in Albert, NM on August 8, 1919, to Antonio Chavez and Lina Gallegos. Rebecca was a resident of Rio Rancho and formerly of Albuquerque and Santa Fe. She received her bachelors degree from San Diego State, Masters Degree from Catholic University in Washington DC and her PHd from Tulane University in New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Raymond Chavez; and her sister, Lily Casados. Rebecca is survived by brother, Anthony and his wife Lourdes Chavez of Rio Rancho, NM; sister, Mary Rose Chavez of Albuquerque, NM; nieces and nephews, Linda Gehrmann, Becky Schultz, Michael, Robert, Matthew, Greg, and Brian Chavez, Anna Schaider, Karla Diviney, Gloria Popowski, and Donald Casados. Visitation will take place Sunday, December 16, 2012, from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Sara Chapel. Rosary will be recited at 4:00 pm, following visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 17, 2012, at 11:00 am, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 2:15 pm. Pallbearers will be Matthew, Greg, Brian, Michael, Robert Chavez, and Adrian Tomberlin. Mariano Chavez will be serving as an honorary pallbearer. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Rebecca's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org. Rebecca will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920