Larry Chavez

1920 - 2016

Larry Chavez obituary, 1920-2016, Albuquerque, NM

BORN

1920

DIED

2016

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Larry Chavez Obituary

Chavez, Larry



Larry Chavez, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2016. Larry was born in Tome, NM on Wednesday, October 20, 1920 and was raised in Barelas and Old Town. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Lupie; and his son, Ralph Chavez.

Larry served in the United States Army for five years and received his honorable discharge and Purple Heart following a combat injury in WWII. Upon returning from the Army, Larry met and married Lupie. He worked for the government from 1946-1976 and served as a Bailiff for the 2nd Judicial District of the State or New Mexico from 1977-1987. He enjoyed his quiet retirement, mostly fishing his favorite lakes and streams in New Mexico.

He is survived by his two daughters, Linda Martinez and husband, Frank and Rita Riewe and husband, Greg; six grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

The Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, 9:00 a.m., at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, 2005 N. Plaza St. NW (Old Town), with Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date.

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Published by Albuquerque Journal from Jul. 8 to Jul. 10, 2016.
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Love and blessings, Arlene Sanchez

Arlene Sanchez

October 12, 2016

Linda, Rita and families, I'm so sorry to hear of your dads passing, I remember his beautiful smile. Your mom and dad were good friends of my parents, Gilbert and Pauline Sanchez,God Bless you. Arlene Sanchez

Arlene Sanchez

October 12, 2016

Brave to the end, without fear. Thinking of you today Larry.....

Vince Garcia

July 16, 2016

My sincere condolences to Larry's family, especially to Linda(Frank) and Rita whom I knew fondly from "Symposium". I knew your father from Tom Young's and Define Fitness Gyms. He had a lot of friends and he always met everyone with a kind smile and a "Hi Guy". He and I would talk politics especially about the old politicos from days past. Blessing on all your families. Lauro (Joe) Crespin

Lauro Crespin

July 8, 2016

My sincere condolences to Larry's family. Especially to Linda and Rita whom I remember fondly from "Symposium". Your father was a very fine man who I met at Tom Young's and Define Fitness gyms. Everyone like him because he was always happy and greeted all those he new with a smile and a "Hi Guy" how are you. We always talked a little politics and remembered some of the old politicos. God bless all your families.
Lauro (JOE) Crespin.

Lauro Crespin

July 8, 2016

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