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Hugo Chavez Obituary
Hugo is survived by his wife of twenty-three years Catherine Chavez of the family home; sons Jacob Chavez and fiancé Cherish of Grand Fork, ND, Christopher Chavez and wife Tessa and Matthew Chavez all of Las Cruces; daughters Veronica Apodaca and husband Andrew and Mariah Chavez all of Las Cruces; parents Henry and Catarina Chavez of Las Cruces; brothers Nemecio Chavez of Los Alamos, NM, Henry and Albert Chavez both of Las Cruces; sisters Rachel Sierra and husband Ernesto of Albuquerque, NM, Jenine Martinez and Lupita Saenz and husband Tony all of Las Cruces. Also surviving Hugo are his grandchildren Anissa, Jayla, Ethan, Evan and Riley who will be his honorary pallbearers and by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A prayer vigil will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home. Hugo's memorial mass is at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 at San Albino Catholic Church with Fr. Don Adamski officiating.
A special thanks goes to Mesilla Valley Hospice for the love and care shown to our beloved Hugo.
Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 526-2419. To sign the local online guest book go to www.GetzFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Hugo Chavez
Eva Telles
February 8, 2010
To the Chavez Family. May God give you the strength that you need at this trying time in your lives. May the memories of Hugo sustain you at this time. From an old High School Friend and Co-worker.
Larry A Roybal
February 5, 2010
Rest in peace my friend...
February 4, 2010
Our hearts go out to Hugo's childern. You all were the "apple of his eye" he was a strong, but yet a very gentle man. God Bless you and give you the strengten to get through the hard days. Close your eyes and just remember that beautiful contagious smile that your father always had on his face. Rest in peace Hugo Heaven has found a precious angel.
George Welsh
February 3, 2010
I thank you, Hugo, for your friendship and the work you did in Center, Colorado to make our town a safer place for kids and a better place to live. My best wishes and prayers to the entire family...especially to Matthew and Jacob...it was wonderful to see you grow and I know your father truly loved you!
Rowenna Ochoa
February 3, 2010
To the Chavez Family.... Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. May the blessings of love be upon you, May His peace abide with you, May His essence illuminate your heart, Now and forever more.... My condolences go out to all of you.
February 3, 2010
Hugo, when I think of you I cant hold back a smile. My condolences to the family for he was a great man. It was an honor to have met him, worked with him and learn from him. He was and exempliary person and always managed to make me laugh no matter what the situation was. Rest In Peace my friend you will not be forgoten.
Sammy Curbelo
Richard Freeman
February 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Chavez family. My memories of Hugo are of a Man that always had a smile on his face even when our work enviorment was suffering. Hugo had the unique ability to leave a lasting impression of joy on those of us that had the opportunity to know and work with him.
Hugo now has lasting peace.
Richard and Leti Sanchez Freeman
Mauricio Salazar
February 3, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Catherine and family. Hugo was a good friend at WSMR.
I will not look at a cactus without thinking of him. God bless you and yours during these hard days but he will be in our memories forever.
February 3, 2010
My prayers go out for Hugo and his family. Losing a loved one is always difficult. He was a friend and an outstanding Police Officer. He will be missed but his memory will live on.
Lee Coffman
February 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mike Le Blanc
February 2, 2010
My most sincere condolences to Catherine and the kids. God Bless You All during this very difficult time.
Audrey Gomez
February 2, 2010
My heart pours out for all of you. Hugo, you always had the brightest spirit and the biggest smile. I will always hold all of you close to my heart. May God bless you all. It was a great pleasure to have known you Hugo I will miss you always .
February 1, 2010
To the Family of Hugh Chavez, this is truly a sad day. Hugo was a great person and an exceptional Law Enforcement Officer. I remember how sorry I was when he left DASO to work in Center Colorado. He was a loss to our department then and he is a loss to everyone now. My prayers go out to his family, rest in peace Hugo.
Jerry Little
Retired DASO
Ben Venable
February 1, 2010
My deepest and sincerest sympathies to the Chavez family. It's been years since I worked with Hugo, but will always remember his laugh and constant grin.
February 1, 2010
Catherine and family:
My condolences on the loss of your Hugo, may you know that he is resting now and he is at God's side.
Take each day one day at a time and cherish all the memories that you have. Take Care and God Bless.
Always,
Delia Segobia-Vargas and Boys
Jerry and Lindy Barreras
February 1, 2010
Tony and Lou,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you strengh and comfort during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
Toni Bueno
February 1, 2010
Dearest Family,
May God give you the strength and healing in your time of loss. I knew Hugo many years ago and although we never kept in touch was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Im not surprised you turned to law enforcemnet you were always there for the underdog. I never got to thank you for that time when there were many against me and you stood up for me. CRAZY.........that many against us, you were a true hero. Thank You and may you tocuh the face of GOD........
Maggie Chavarria
February 1, 2010
To the Chavez Family, It was a wonderful experience, meeting Hugo I will always have his smile in my mind.
He was one of a kind. Hugo was a very special person, I will miss him very much. Hugo was very Lucky to have a family that loved him.
January 31, 2010
Hugo, I will always remember you as tall and smiling. May you be in Heaven as you were on your happiest days on Earth.
To your family, I am extraordinarily sorry their loss.
You will always be loved and truly missed.
Kristine Martinez
January 31, 2010
Catherine and family,
My heart and prayers go out to you. Know that Hugo loved all you very much. Catherine your love for Hugo and your family is an inspiration to us all
God bless you
Paul Ortega
January 31, 2010
Hugo, I never met you, but you came from one heck of a family. A couple of which we shared various unforgettable experiences with. You will be in our prayers, and we offer our condolences to your immediate family, as well as the rest of the Chavez family.
January 31, 2010
Hugo,
I thank the Lord, for blessing my life and that of my daughters, with your presence. You were a true person, who never spoke ill of anyone that you met. You would greet us with a song everytime you seen us. We will truly miss you, but you are now a light that shines upon us.
To the Chavez and Sanchez families, you were truly blessed to have this man as your husband and father, son and brother. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Beatrice, Armando, Diana, Bertha and Naomi Gutierrez
Center, Co
alex alvarez
January 31, 2010
Hugo my beloved cousin I always thought of you. My condolenses go to the Chavez family. I know you will be sorely missed by all.
Stephanie Morales
January 31, 2010
Hugo, your light shined bright here on earth and will be remembered by the many people you have helped and love. Now your light is shining brighter in heaven above as a beacon for those you have left and Love.
My daughter Cherish speaks highly of you. Cherish said even in the condition you were in, you still had lots of spirit and could make them laugh. We will share a continuous bond in your grandchild Cherish and Jacob are having.
To the family and friends left behing, remember, "you Will be together again"
Amber Chavez
January 31, 2010
It was a honor to be a part of taking care of Hugo. He was not just a patient he was a friend. He is dearly missed!! My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family.May God bring peace to your lives.
Erica&Adrian&kids Martinez
January 31, 2010
We are all going to miss this GREAT man. I am so honored to have known this loving and great man for the short time my family knew him.It felt like a lifetime I love & miss you!!. Our family sends out our heart felt condolences to all his family! May God Bless you all of you are in our thouhgt & Prayers May he rest in Peace! Erica Adrian Martinez & kids
Shari Rose
January 31, 2010
Hugo, was a very special person who always had an infectious smile, even tho he could not speak when we met, his eyes always held that special welcome. My Therapy dog Jazz, would stand at the side of the bed and lick his hand as if to say, Hi i'm here again.
We will miss you.
Shari, Jazz and Rio
Eloy/Bernadette Arellano
January 31, 2010
To the Chavez / Sanchez family:
Our condolences to you all - you are in our prayers. Hugo will be always remembered.
Eloy & Bernadette Arellano
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