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Mary Chavez Obituary

Mary Tellez Chavez, 76, of Las Cruces, N.M., passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 at her home. Mary was born to Albino Tellez and Louisa Barela Tellez on July 6, 1936 in Hatch, N.M. Mary finished her education in the 6th grade, but never stopped learning. Mary was a great wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Mary was a very strong and devoted person. Mary was married to Lupe O. Chavez for 56 years together they raised 16 children. She loved to take care of her loved ones by cooking, baking, gardening and just having her family around. She is survived by her children, Mary Lou Hilderbrandt (David), Sammy Chavez, Lupita Ewing (Mark), Jenny Escalante (Gilbert), Martha Clemons (Bill), Betty Chavez, Freddy Chavez, Esther Adams, Rudy Chavez (Laura), Alice Cluff (Scott), Debbie Meisner (David), Peter Chavez, Manny Chavez, Bobby Chavez. Her sisters; Angie, Corina, Pauline and Albina; her brothers; Cruz, Jose, both deceased, Augustine, Jesus and Ramon; her grandchildren, Marisa Hildebrandt, Bobby and Orlando Chavez, Michelle Culberson, Brandi Ver Ploegh, Vince and Vanessa Escalante, Crystal Saldek, Tanya Thronburg, Tina Clemons, Cassandra and Cevastian Maestas, Cheyanne Enriquez, Rebecca Najera, Magdaline Miller, Marlaina Chavez, Joshua Powels, Stephanie Olver, Steve, Eric and Michael Chavez, Elizabeth Henderson, Elijah Cluff, Drew and Amanda Meisner, Regina, Jason, Jacob, Leann and Jimmy Jr. Chavez; her great grandchildren, Bobby Jr., Gabi, Steven, Ryan Christopher, Lucas, Shawn, Madison, Charlie, Micah, Brodi, Gavin, Ivan, Alyssa, Alex, Asia, Star, Savannah, Little John, Jasmine, Natalia, and Kassandra. She was preceded in death by; Her husband Lupe O. Chavez, son Jimmy Chavez, and daughter Bertha Chavez. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 from 6 - 7 p.m. at La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home, with a rosary to begin at 7 p.m., funeral service Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church at 10 a.m. with interment to follow at St. Joseph's. Pallbearers will be Vanessa Y. Escalante, Brandi Ver Ploegh, Rebecca Najera, Sandra Maestas, Marlaina Chavez and Cheyanne Enriquez. Services have been entrusted to La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home. To sign the guest book log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com.

Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Dec. 25, 2012.
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Mom, thank you for teaching your stubborn daughter how to pass down traditions. This weekend the kids and I will be baking biscochos and tamales next weekend. I know they won´t taste as good as yours, missing that special ingredient that makes them special. Missing you always. Love Debbie

Debbie Chavez Meisner

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December 15, 2023

My deepest sympathy to the Chavez Family...

Hilda and Johnny Martinez

December 27, 2012

Now we have a new angle looking over her love one, you are in our though and prayer

December 26, 2012

To all the family of Lupe n Mary Chavez, I offer my deepest condolences n Prayers in the passing of your mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, n Friend. May God bless all of you at this difficult time.

Roberto Carreon

December 26, 2012

I am sorry to all the Chavez family for your great loss. I will never forget Mrs. chavez. When I was younger and hung around with Debbie Mrs. Chavez always treated me as part of the family and will not forget her great cooking, kidness and wonderful heart. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Brenda Soares

December 26, 2012

Gram, I miiss you so much. I hope you had a great Christmas being reunited with Grampa Lupe and the rest of the family that is already in heaven. I didn't get to say goodbye, and I think you wanted it that way because its not goodbye but more like a see you later. I love you so much!

Brandi Ver Ploegh

December 26, 2012

We will be missed by us all, seeing you across the street from us everyday,and you waving at us with a great big smile . We we love and will miss you Annie ,Ben,Albert,Jeannie,Scott

Ben Benavidez

December 25, 2012

I love you very much. I will miss your laughter and your wisdom. My heart breaks when I think about my children growing up with one less grandma. Love, hugs and kisses.

Debbie Meisner

December 24, 2012

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