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for Cathy Chavez
Roberta Dunn Dobie
October 28, 2009
Cathy will be missed very much by everyone who had any contact with her.
This poem has helped me deal with grieve. Hope it might help some of the family.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the Diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.
Found in front cover of Family Blessings book by LaVyrle Spencer
Veronica Reyes
October 21, 2009
Words cannot contain how saddened I am to learn of Cathy’s passing. My sincere condolences are sent to your family during this grievous time. I had the pleasure of working with Cathy for a year at CISD before I moved. She was a true asset to EVERYONE with whom she came in contact with. Her love for students and getting “them” what they needed was of utmost importance to her and that only proves what type of heart she had. Our interaction was almost always via telephone but we always found something to laugh about when I would call her to HELP me with finance issues. She made my job easier, knowing she would help in whatever way she could and I can’t think of a time when she wasn’t pleasant, no matter what type of day she was having. I will miss her!
Jean & Jim Drugan
October 19, 2009
It doesn't seem possible that it has been one week today since Cathy has gone to heaven to be with Joe Ed, Dad, Mom and our other loved ones. The void she left is so great- it still seems un-real. I always thought Cathy would be here for us whenever we needed her, I knew she was a phone call or email away, we took so much for granted. God decided he needed her more so he called her home to be with her son and parents. All of us left will miss her so much and we need to be strong and be there for her husband and sons and their families. Cathy has been a friend and sister to me from the day I married her brother 36 years ago. Cathy loved to pick on everyone and I was no exception, her favorite name for me was suck-up, many years ago I found this great poem about "OTHER MOTHER" and I gave it to my mother-in-law (Cathy's mom) at Christmas and Cathy thought it was so corny and funny, since them I have been the "suck-up", I will miss her so much and never really told her how much I loved and cherished her and her family. God Bless them all and help the boys and Joe through these trying times. Love and prayers Jean and Jim.
Jean Drugan
October 19, 2009
I can't begin to tell you how much Jim and I will miss Cathy, we always thought she'd be here for us and was a phone call away, we took her for granted and God needed her more than he thought we did. Her loss is so great and it seems harder today to accept, since part of our life is back to normal, but the life we knew will never be the same without her, Joe Ed, Mom and Dad and Luisa at least we can be comforted that they are all together. Cathy impacted us all, from the day I married her brother 36 years ago to the day she went to heaven, we have been friends and sisters. Cathy always teased me about my relationship to her MOM-Joan (my-mother-in-law) for being a suck-up with a poem I had given Joan around 25 years ago thanking her for Jim and for being my other family. But every word of that was true and it has been a great privelege to be part of this large loving family. We all need to stay in touch and be strong for Joe and the boys. Love and prayers to Joe and Sam, Danny and Bobby and your mom would have been so so proud of you all during these hard times..Love to all- Jim and Jean
mayra chavez
October 17, 2009
To the greatest mother n law in the world. Words cannot express how much i miss you and how much i love you... You where my best friend,my mother my everything..I learned so much from you. You have taught me so much and i will cherish every moment we had. One of the biggest gifts you gave me was your son and your love and for that i love you and thank you. I love you so much. I will miss our times together and our times talking till midnight..I will keep you in my heart forever. You where a mother a grandmother and a wife i admire in my eyes your where perfect and for that i thank you..I loved the way you laughed and the way you shined, the way you picked me up when i was down, your beautiful words that you said to me.. I love you and thank you for the 11 yrs you gave to me... I LOVE YOU MOTHER.. GOD BLESS YOU.. and i will keep my promise forever.. i will take care of your kids, joe and grandchildren.. LOVE YOU MY SUPER GRANDMA.. WATCH OVER US... YOUR THE GREATEST.
LOVE YOU FOREVER
YOUR DAUGHTER MAYRA CHAVEZ..
WE LOVE YOU GRANDMA AND WE WILL MISS YOU! NATHANIEL M CHAVEZ.. AND ISABELLA R. CHAVEZ..
I LOVE YOU MOM AND YOU WILL BE IN MY HEART FOREVER.. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING..
LOVE YOU FOREVER YOU SON
SAMMY CHAVEZ..
Velma Gonzalez-Sasser
October 16, 2009
Chavez family,
I will always remember her being one of the first people to hold my little girl when I brought her to work at Fabens ISD. Our last conversation this summer was how time passes so fast and we need to enjoy every minute of it and she did. My prayers and deepest sympathy are with you, Kathy will be missed greatly.
Ruben Hernandez
October 16, 2009
Joe Chavez & Family
We were sorry to hear of the loss of your love one.Please accept our deepest sympathies in this time of great sorrow.God bless you and your family.
Your neighbors from Fabens
Manuel & Antonia Hernandez
Ruben Hernandez"su cunado"
FELIX GARCIA
October 16, 2009
JOE CHAVEZ & family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Our hearts go out to you at this time of sorrow.Please accept our deepest sympathies and may god bless you and your family.
Felix"Compita"Garcia and family.
Cristina Luera
October 16, 2009
Our sincerest condolences on your loss. We will keep you & your family in our thoughts & prayers.
~Cristina (Garnica) Luera
~Rita (Garnica) Wimer
Jackee Gutierrez
October 15, 2009
Joe Chavez & family
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
God Bless you all now and always in your time of need...
Jackee Gutierrez and Family
(SISD-Trans)
Jan Palmer
October 15, 2009
My sincerest condolences to Cathy's family. She helped me so much when I worked at Clint ISD, and I always admired her cheerful and calm attitude. I know everyone who worked with her will miss her and honor her memory.
Vanessa Chavez
October 15, 2009
Grandma Cathy,
You will forever be in our hearts!! We love you so much and can't believe that you are gone. We will never forget you and all you have done for the family.
Love,
Vanessa Chavez And Children <3
October 15, 2009
DEAR JOE AND ALL OF CATHY'S IMMEDIATE AND EXTENDED FAMILY,
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU. CATHY WAS ONE OF THE MOST KIND HEARTED AND LOVING PEOPLE I HAVE EVER KNOWN. QUIET, PATIENT, AND LOVED HER FAMILY VERY MUCH. YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS AT THIS TIME. MAY YOU FIND PEACE AND COMFORT. GOD BLESS YOU, BERNADETTE MOSSMAN CAMARILLO
Rachel Munoz
October 14, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Sylvia Chavez
October 14, 2009
I worked with Cathy at Clint High School and I remember our trip to Ruidoso. Her laugh was contagious and remember how speaking about her children and grandkids made her happy. I will miss her very much and I will have her family, friends in my prayers.
Marty Keagle-Gaugler
October 14, 2009
Joe & extended family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Kathy. We know she will be terribly missed by all. I remember when Patrick was little & telling me he was going to marry "Kaffey" when he grew up. She was always a very nice person from the time she was a little girl.
Love, Marty {Keagle} & Kenn
Cindy Drugan Dolezal
October 14, 2009
I have so many memories of entire weekends and much of the summer wandering around Socorro with Cathy and her big brothers when they would let us tag along. Or playing all by ourselves back behind the house under trees in the little dry irrigation ditches. Her family was like a second family to me growing up. As if I didn't have enough family at home.
I know she is at peace with her Mom and Dad and her son, but she will be missed here.
Michele Ivey Wahnsiedler
October 14, 2009
Please be assured that Cathy, and all of you, her family, are in my prayers. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace, Amen. My love to all of you.
Leo Arrieta
October 14, 2009
My thoughts and prayres are with you all. The loss of a family member is always Heartbreaking. Kathy will always be remembered as a soft spoken, caring person which I had the pleasure of knowing. God Bless her and her Family.
Michael Ivey
October 14, 2009
Dear Joe, Johnny, Jimmy,Bobby, Tommy and Colleen.
I am so sorry and stunned to here the sad news of my dear cousin Cathy. I want you all to know that my thoughts and prayers are with her and you all. If you need anything at all, please do not hesitate to call on me.
James Tucker
October 14, 2009
May God comfort you in this time of loss,your family is in my prayers James,Ellen and Rachel Tucker
Martha Estrada
October 14, 2009
My thoughts & prayers are with all of your family. I will always remember you as a sweet & helpful person when I worked at Clint I.S.D. you will be greatly missed by all of your loving friends.
Gilbert Chavez
October 14, 2009
Thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to Joe and the entire family. This is very hard to believe and one can only imagine the feelings among her immediate family. Let us keep the faith. May God bless everyone.
October 13, 2009
Chavez family,
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
Sookie & Clyde Kirby (El Paso, Tx.)
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