1922
Steve
2011
Steve Chavez
September 12, 1922 — June 16, 2011
CHAVEZ - Steve Chavez, 88, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 16, 2011. He was born on September 12, 1922 in Edgewood, NM. Steve is survived by his sons, Anthony Chavez and wife Viola, Ray Chavez and wife Mary, Bobby Chavez and wife Sylvia; eight
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Eloisa Montano, Sofi Lara, Ann Sanchez; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ologia; parents, Juan and Josefita Chavez; and son, Eddie Chavez. He was the proud owner of Steve Chavez Trucking but once retired he took up horse racing, he had a true passion for horses. He won the All American Futurity Race in 1995 at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track as well as many other races. Steve also loved to travel to Las Vegas, NV, where he enjoyed gambling. A Visitation will take place at Garcia Mortuary in the Chapel of Angels on Monday, June 20, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; A Rosary will be recited at Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, 1594 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. followed by Mass of a Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m.; Interment to follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. Steve’s care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Eloisa Montano, Sofi Lara, Ann Sanchez; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ologia; parents, Juan and Josefita Chavez; and son, Eddie Chavez. He was the proud owner of Steve Chavez Trucking but once retired he took up horse racing, he had a true passion for horses. He won the All American Futurity Race in 1995 at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track as well as many other races. Steve also loved to travel to Las Vegas, NV, where he enjoyed gambling. A Visitation will take place at Garcia Mortuary in the Chapel of Angels on Monday, June 20, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; A Rosary will be recited at Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, 1594 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. followed by Mass of a Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m.; Interment to follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. Steve’s care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
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