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Celina Chavez Obituary
Celina (Moya) Chavez, age 81, born in Contreras, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on October 22, 2020.
Celina is survived by her siblings, Abbie Church and husband, David A., Efrain Moya and wife, Rebecca, JoAnn Jaeger and husband, Michael, Jerry P. Moya and wife, Josie; three Goddaughters, Celina-Marie, Elena, Candy May; 17 nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Salvador and Siria Tafoya Moya, and her brother, Ernest Moya.
Celina was a very giving person and love and obeyed the Lord. Celina was a graduate from Albuquerque High School in 1957. She retired from Mountain Bell after thirty years of service. She was a devout Catholic and served Catholic Ministries throughout her lifetime. She enjoyed shopping and going to thrift stores, eating out at restaurants. She loved her goddaughter Celina-Marie like her own daughter. Despite her illness, Celina was devout and offered up her suffering. She sang with her family and praised the Lord until the very end.
A visitation is scheduled on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 2:00p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel 1000 Old Coors Dr. S.W. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church 5300 Claremont Ave NE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd NE.
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Memories and Condolences
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Carmen Casados, Littleton CO
October 28, 2020
To Celina's Family,
I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. You Sister Celina was truly a blessing in my life when we worked at Mt. Bell. I couldn't have asked for a better co-worker and friend. Remembering her wonderful and gentle soul will remain in my heart forever. May she rest in peace with the Angel's above!❤
Rosemary Chavez, Concha Candelaria, Angela Valenzuela
October 28, 2020
Condolences to Celina's family, we are sadden that she is no longer with us. Celina was a lovely lady and a caring individual, we connected and embraced Celina when she joined our family. She was a gem! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Rosemary Chavez, Concha Candelaria and Angela Valenzuela.
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