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Manuela Chavez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 25, 2014.

Our dear beloved mother, Manuela De La Cruz Chavez, 76, of Las Cruces, entered eternal life Sunday, June 22, 2014, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Manuela was born June 1, 1938, in Canatlan, Durango, Mexico, to Miguel and Mercedes Gutierrez De La Cruz. She was employed by Biad Chili Co. under the direction of Louis and Donald Biad for many years, and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her loving husband, Antonio G. Chavez, of the family home; two sons, Antonio J. Chavez and wife, Patricia Lozano, and Jose A. Chavez, all of Las Cruces. Other survivors include three granddaughters, Clarissa, Alicia and Samantha Chavez; her brothers-in-law, Benito and Benjamin Chavez and wife, Rosario, all of Chaparral, and Pedro Chavez of Fabens, Texas; her very special friends, Nicolasa Silva, Arturo Ojeda and Teofilo Garibay. Manuela was preceded in death by her parents and numerous brothers and sisters. Visitation for Mrs. Chavez will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2014, in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road, where the prayer vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. The holy Mass of resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2014, in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, 1240 S. Espina St. At her request, cremation will follow and inurnment of cremains will be held at a later date. Serving as casket bearers will be Joe, Antonio, Clarissa, Alicia and Benito Chavez. Services arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces and Sunset Crematory 527-2222. For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com.

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June 30, 2014

Jennifer Montes

My condolences to the Chavez family. May God give you peace as you go thru this time. God bless you all

June 30, 2014

Dafne Piñón

Siento mucho por el terrible dolor que están pasando, sin embargo no existe mejor consuelo que el que proviene de Dios, es por eso que quiero compartir con ustedes la maravillosa esperanza escrita como garantía en la Palabra de Dios: "Va a haber resurrección" (Hechos 24:15) Les deseo lo mejor a toda la familia en estos tiempos de duelo.

June 26, 2014

My prayers go out to each and everyone of you!I had the pleasure of knowing your classy Mother. She will always be remembered as the classy witty lady. May God Bless each and everyone of you! A friend forever, Rosemary Luchini Gonzalez

June 25, 2014

Carmen Chavez

Prayers to the Chavez Family, Manuela you will be missed,

June 25, 2014

Olga and David Pacheco

Joe, I am so sorry to hear about your precious mom passing! May the Lord guide you to peace and heal the void that is now left in your life. My condolence to your entire Family!

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