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Melissa Chavez Obituary
Melissa Ann Chavez was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on December 18, 1967 to Jose and Beamira (De los Santos) Chavez.
Missy's earlier years were spent working in retail, but her biggest dream was one day becoming a business owner. She accomplished that goal in 2012 when she proudly opened her store on Pate Street, called "Rock It". She took great pride in knowing her unique sense of style could inspire people. She was a member of San Jose Catholic Church.
She enjoyed being around her friends and family. Missy was the life of the party, a firecracker if you will; never would she be seen without that big bright smile. She was a woman with a big heart, always lending a helping hand when a friend was in need. She knew no stranger. One of her greatest joys in life was being "Mimi" to her three grand-daughters. Their time spent with her was indescribable. Missy will be significantly missed by all those who loved and cherished her. Country cruising, with the music blasting, will never be the same.
She was preceded in death by her father Jose Chavez and nephew George Perez, Jr.
Missy is survived by her daughters: Shelby Vasquez and Jazlyn Florez and fiancé Steven Quintela and step-sons: Vince Vasquez and Dylan Marquez all of Carlsbad; mother, Beamira Chavez of Loving, NM; grandchildren: Jayslin, Joliese and Jostyn Quintela and brothers: Roy Chavez and wife Dahlia, Joe Chavez and wife Melinda Brito and Robert Chavez and wife Loly all of Carlsbad and George Perez and wife Grace of El Paso, TX; sisters: Linda Florez and companion Danny Ramirez and Martha Quinonez and husband Ralph, all of Loving, NM, Marty Galindo and husband Oscar and Maggie Marquez and husband Abel all of Carlsbad.
Pallbearers will be LeeRay Florez, Ernesto Armendarez, Bernie Morales, Vince Vasquez, Johnny Brito and Ted Ortega.
Honorary Pallbearers are all of her friends and family and customers from Rock It who made every day worth it for her.
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Jose "Wero" Vasquez
June 30, 2015
My deepest condolence to the Chavez family and all related. Missy was wonderful person. She will be deeply missed by those her loving heart touched. It was my honor growing up with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Blessing be with you now and this day forward.
Honesty Mia
June 24, 2015
Forever in my heart my beautiful nina may you rest in peace❤
Angela Sanchez
June 23, 2015
Miss u and love u missy i will always remember how good of a friend u were to me
Lori Howard Hayes
June 19, 2015
To Missy's family, my deepest sympathy to each of you! It has been many years since I have seen Missy, she is still so beautiful! May God give you strength and courage to endure this tragic situation! With all my thoughts and prayers
Silvia Chavez
June 16, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. You will be in our prayers. With love. Raul & Margarita, Silvia, & Raul jr Chavez
RoseAnn Olivas
June 16, 2015
Our deepest condolences. God bless ur family Missy. May u rest in peace. Shelby & Jazlyn my prayers r with u n the rest of the family. Sorry for ur loss. God wrap ur arms around Missy's family threw there time of sorrow in Jesus name I pray Amen.
June 16, 2015
Im sending My prayers & hugs to the family as I can not make the service today. May God lift all of you up and wrap his arms around you from this day forward. Love always Jayne Ramirez Dye
olivia gelofsack
June 16, 2015
My condolences and prayers for the family. Rest in peace missy. Your cousin olivia Chavez Gelofsack and Family.
June 16, 2015
Prayers for the Family - from Amy Boyea and Frank Dominguez
Ancelmo Garcia
June 16, 2015
A good spirit and a good soul now a good angle watching all her family and friends from above smiling down...she will be missed by all.
June 16, 2015
Prayers for the family - Amy Boyea and Frank Dominguez
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