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Bennie Chavez Obituary
Mrs. Beneranda Caro Chavez (Bennie), age 86, went to be with our Heavenly Father at the home of her daughter, Geraldine Amaral, in Phoenix, Arizona, on Thursday, April 7, 2011. Born April 22, 1924, in St. Johns, Arizona, she lived in St. Johns, McNary, Morenci, Flagstaff before settling in Phoenix. She was a homemaker. Bennie taught Catechism numerous years at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and was a volunteer at Kuban Elementary School. Survivors include her children, Alfred (Rosie), Lucy Ann (Nicolas), Geraldine, Ray (Barbara), Tricia (Chris). 17 Grand Children, and 28 Great Grand Children. Bennie was preceded in death by her husband Alberto, her son Tony and, Son-In Law Robert. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 11, 2011 fro 5-7 with a Rosary at 6 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave in Phoenix and a funeral service on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 10:00 at Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic Church, 1414 S. 17th Ave in Phoenix. www.greenwoodmemorylawn.com
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for Bennie Chavez
kenneth sedillo
April 22, 2011
may you rest in peace,and our prayers are out to the family may gog bless you and yours
Tony & Denise Martinez
April 16, 2011
We send out our condolences to the family and our hearts and prayers are with you.
Ayala & Munoz Family
April 15, 2011
Geri & Family,
We are deeply saddened by your loss. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.
Tricia Olivas
April 11, 2011
Mother you were my world, Everyday I looked forward to hearing your voice and talking about my day with you. No other person is more beautiful or precious than you my darling beautiful Doll.
I miss you and hope I made you proud. Trisha Marisha
Dorothy Zapata
April 10, 2011
Rest in peace Nina. You will be missed by all. Love you, Dorothy Jean(Montiel)Zapata
C.A. Chavez
April 10, 2011
I love you Anit Bennie you will be miss but i know you will an angel watchin over us
Marissa Chavez
April 10, 2011
We love you Nanie you will always be in all of our hearts living with us. You will be missed but never forgotten. She is in a better place watching over all of us as a Beautiful Angel now. May she rest in peace!
Myrna Cervantes
April 9, 2011
My condolences to the family of my Tia bennie. I remember her from when I was a little girl. She was a great comadre to my mom Veva Montiel. May she Rest In Peace. Myrna
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